Prasad Offering Sparks Allegations of Political Retribution
A controversy has emerged after Anjali Massey alleged her father was demoted for offering 'prasad' to Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. Yadav labeled the incident unfortunate, suggesting BJP involvement, though officials claim it was due to a violation of service conduct rules involving unsolicited invitations.
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A political rift has emerged following accusations by Anjali Massey that her father faced demotion after she offered 'prasad' to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. Yadav described the incident as 'unfortunate' and implied BJP interference, though with no prior acquaintance with Massey.
Yadav stated intentions to pursue the matter with higher authorities, emphasizing his visit to a gurdwara on April 14, where the alleged incident transpired. Anjali Massey voiced strong support for Yadav during a press conference, underscoring her father's willingness to sacrifice career opportunities.
Officials clarified the demotion was linked to Umesh Kumar's actions of directly inviting senior figures to a 'bhandara' without notifying the Cantonment Board, breaching service conduct protocols, rather than the serving of 'prasad'.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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