CM ‘voice of community’:Sanjay Nishad

Gorakhpur: An awareness rally, led by Uttar Pradesh fisheries minister and NISHAD party chief Sanjay Nishad was taken out in Gorakhpur on Monday. Addressing reporters, Sanjay Nishad made a sharp remark, stating, "Jo Nishad Party ka jhanda uthae wahi mera bhai hai, jo na uthae wahi kasai hai" — equating those not supporting the party with butchers.He further elaborated that individuals from the community who do not chant ‘Jai Nishad Raj' or align with the rival political outfits are harming the community's progress, similar to butchers slaughtering animals.Referring to former minister Jamuna Nishad, he claimed that slogans like ‘Jai Bhim' and ‘Jai Samajwad' had yielded little benefit, emphasizing the need for community solidarity under the NISHAD Party banner.The minister praised Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling him the "voice of the Nishad community". He noted that Yogi, even during his tenure as an MP, had raised the demand for granting SC status to the Nishad community, and now, as the CM, the expectations are higher than ever. He alleged that despite a directive from the Registrar General of India (RGI), implementation at the state level remains pending and urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to honour its promise.Highlighting welfare initiatives, he said the fisheries department would extend support to the community members in areas including education, healthcare (even without an Ayushman card), and assistance in marriage.