Akhilesh Yadav Slams Economic Policies: 'Anarth-Vyavastha' for Jewellers

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government's economic policies for harming small-scale jewellers, alleging favoritism towards large corporations. Accusing the BJP of creating a monopoly, he highlighted the struggles faced by traditional jewellers due to increased import duties and security challenges.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 17-05-2026 21:27 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 21:27 IST
Akhilesh Yadav Slams Economic Policies: 'Anarth-Vyavastha' for Jewellers
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the government's economic strategies, labeling them as an 'anarth-vyavastha' that has devastated the livelihood of small-scale jewellers.

Yadav alleges government policies are systematically marginalizing traditional jewellers in favor of large corporate interests, further endangering their fragile financial standing.

He criticized recent measures, including hikes in gold import duties, and charged the BJP with fostering crony capitalism to benefit politically allied big corporations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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