Lucknow: Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has publicly refuted the alleged comments made by Samajwadi Party leader Om Prakash Singh about his lineage. In a fiery social‑media post, Rajbhar said he has been hearing Singh’s accusations for the past two days and, rather than feeling shocked, he feels sympathy for Singh’s desperation.
Rajbhar clarified that the remarks concerning his birth stem from the fact that he hails from the modest, backward Rajbhar community, not from a land‑owning or upper‑caste family. He emphasized that he never regrets his roots; on the contrary, he takes pride in the determination that his community has instilled in him.
While he could easily retaliate with similar slurs, Rajbhar said his upbringing and personal values forbid him from insulting anyone’s parents. He paid homage to Singh’s parents, noting that the moment of birth, the family, lineage or caste one is placed in, is decided by the Almighty, not by human choice.
Targeting the Samajwadi Party
The minister then turned his criticism toward the Samajwadi Party itself and Singh’s political ambitions. He suggested that Singh’s willingness to cling to the SP merely to secure an assembly ticket hints at a lack of genuine faith, remarking that a true believer would not associate with a party he claims disrespects Lord Ram, the Raghukul lineage, the Suryavansh dynasty, and Sanatan Dharma.
Rajbhar asserted that he performs his duties without obsessing over outcomes, vowing to amplify the voice of the Rajbhar community as well as other backward classes, Dalits, and the oppressed.
He added a pointed remark for Singh: if the latter still wants an SP ticket, he should go ahead and take it—"the public is watching everything," Rajbhar warned, noting that ultimately the electorate will pass judgment.
No Apology Expected
Rajbhar made it clear that he does not demand an apology from Om Prakash Singh, nor does he seek one himself. Instead, he urged Singh to reflect on his own parents and consider whether it is ever appropriate to disparage another person’s caste or birth.
He concluded his statement with a blessing, writing, "May God bless him," and ending with the traditional salutation, "Jai Shri Ram."
