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BSP Claims Foundation, Blames Congress for Delays and SP for Neglect
Politics Over Progress? Public Issues Lost Amid Blame Game
Anytime News Network (Pooja Srivastava)
The inauguration of the first phase of Noida International Airport has reignited a fierce political battle in Uttar Pradesh, with parties scrambling to claim credit for the project. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has asserted that the groundwork for the airport was laid during its tenure and alleged that delays were caused due to obstruction by the then central government led by the Indian National Congress.
The statement also sharply criticizes the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of prioritizing political vendetta over development. According to BSP, significant welfare initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalized communities were either diluted or sidelined, while energy was spent on renaming institutions and neglecting memorials associated with social reformers.
Observers note that such political confrontations often overshadow pressing governance challenges, including infrastructure gaps, employment generation, and regional disparities. Instead of a unified narrative of development, the discourse appears fragmented and driven by political positioning.
The issue of a separate High Court bench and even a distinct state for Western Uttar Pradesh has also resurfaced, raising questions about long-pending demands that remain unresolved despite repeated political promises.
While the airport could have symbolized progress and collaboration, it has instead become a flashpoint for political rivalry. The larger concern remains whether governance will move beyond rhetoric to deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
