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New Delhi: In an exclusive interview with Dynamite News Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal Aakash on podcast 'The Candid Talk', BJP MP and Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dinesh Pratap Singh shared candid insights on key political developments. He spoke in detail about Raebareli politics, the 2024 elections, governance in Uttar Pradesh, and the broader political roadmap leading up to 2027–2029.
Dinesh Pratap Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of failing to effectively raise issues concerning his constituencies - Amethi, Raebareli, and Wayanad - in Parliament. Referring to a recent letter sent to the District Magistrate of Lucknow, he said that a Leader of the Opposition should raise such matters with the Prime Minister or the concerned Union Minister.
Making a strong statement, Singh said, “If there is a direct contest with Rahul Gandhi in Raebareli, I will defeat him.” He added confidently, “I guarantee this.”
Addressing the alleged “small-large chair” controversy at the Raebareli Collectorate, Singh clarified that both chairs were of the same size but Rahul Gandhi may have felt uncomfortable due to his height.
Commenting on Smriti Irani’s loss in the 2024 elections, Singh attributed it to caste polarization. He stated that Irani was a leader closely connected with the people, but voters were misled.
Praising the government led by Yogi Adityanath, Singh said that law and order in Uttar Pradesh has improved significantly, boosting investor confidence. He highlighted major improvements in infrastructure and claimed that corruption and favoritism in government jobs have reduced.
Responding to criticism that the government is not inclusive, Singh asserted that Yogi Adityanath is taking everyone along and that the government has remained stable for nine years.
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Singh emphasized that the legislature in Uttar Pradesh is strong and that decisions are made by elected representatives, not bureaucrats.
He also expressed loyalty to Amit Shah, stating that Shah brought him into politics and that he would remain committed to him.
On the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Singh said that victory is certain wherever Narendra Modi is involved. Regarding the 2029 general elections, he stated that people across the country want to see Modi as Prime Minister again.
He acknowledged that Akhilesh Yadav’s PDA formula could pose challenges for the BJP but maintained that the party continues to focus on its core agenda of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.” He also noted that the BSP is weakening due to what he described as the decline of opportunistic politics.
Discussing politics in his home district, Singh described his relationship with Akhilesh Singh as “strained.” On SP leader Manoj Pandey joining the BJP, he said that individuals with different ideologies can work together within the same party.
Taking a balanced view on the controversy between Shankaracharya and Yogi Adityanath, Singh said that he respects both and considers them equally important.
