<h1>Equating religious construction with national independence draws political condemnation and accusations of insulting freedom fighters.</h1> Tejashwi Yadav condemned a claim equating construction of a religious monument with 'true Independence' as insulting to freedom fighters, alleging the organisation had no role in the independence movement and had disrespected national symbols. He accused the ruling party and its ideological affiliates of hostility toward Dalits and OBCs, warned of potential rollback of reservation protections, and linked current economic conditions and bureaucratic influence to political diversion. Yadav also alleged corruption in public works and postings and positioned upcoming elections around social harmony and service delivery.