Petition filed against UP Dy CM Maurya filed over his 'party is bigger than govt' remark

Prayagraj(UP): A PIL has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya over his controversial statement that "Party organisation is bigger than the government".

The petitioner, Manjesh Kumar Yadav, an advocate by profession, said that Maurya's remarks undermine the dignity of his office and cast doubts on the transparency and purity of the government.

On July 14, while addressing a one-day state working committee meeting of the BJP, Maurya said, "The organisation was bigger than the government, is bigger and will always be bigger," which was seen to be directed at the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The lack of response or denial from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Governor, and the Election Commission further compounds the issue, highlighting it as a matter of serious concern.

Moreover, the petition also references Maurya's criminal history, noting that he had been implicated in seven criminal cases before his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister.

In the petition, it is pleaded that appointing someone with such a record to a constitutional office is inappropriate and sets a dangerous precedent.

The petitioner said that the petition is filed in the registry of the high court and is likely to be listed in court within the next few days.