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BJP slams Congress over Uttar Pradesh appointments, cites silence on pilot Smit
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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The BJP accused the Congress of irregularities in recent Uttar Pradesh appointments and questioned its silence on the pending pilot Smit case.
A senior BJP spokesperson criticised the Congress on Thursday, alleging a "vast gap between Gandhi and the Gandhis" and accusing the opposition of bypassing established norms in a series of recent appointments in Uttar Pradesh. The remarks were made during a press briefing in the state capital, where the party highlighted what it described as irregularities and lack of transparency in the selection process.
The BJP pointed to several key posts that have been filled in the past weeks, claiming that the appointments were made without adhering to merit‑based criteria and that they undermine administrative efficiency. While specific names were not disclosed, the party said the pattern reflects a broader disregard for procedural fairness.
In the same statement, the BJP raised the issue of pilot Smit, a former airline pilot whose case remains unresolved. The party questioned why the Congress has remained silent on the matter, suggesting that the silence signals indifference to the concerns of the aviation community and the families involved.
The Congress has not issued an official response to the BJP's accusations as of the time of reporting. Analysts note that the criticism comes ahead of the upcoming state elections, where both parties are intensifying their campaigns.
Political observers say the BJP's strategy aims to portray the Congress as disconnected from governance issues in Uttar Pradesh, hoping to sway undecided voters by emphasizing alleged lapses in appointment procedures and the handling of the pilot Smit case.
The BJP pointed to several key posts that have been filled in the past weeks, claiming that the appointments were made without adhering to merit‑based criteria and that they undermine administrative efficiency. While specific names were not disclosed, the party said the pattern reflects a broader disregard for procedural fairness.
In the same statement, the BJP raised the issue of pilot Smit, a former airline pilot whose case remains unresolved. The party questioned why the Congress has remained silent on the matter, suggesting that the silence signals indifference to the concerns of the aviation community and the families involved.
The Congress has not issued an official response to the BJP's accusations as of the time of reporting. Analysts note that the criticism comes ahead of the upcoming state elections, where both parties are intensifying their campaigns.
Political observers say the BJP's strategy aims to portray the Congress as disconnected from governance issues in Uttar Pradesh, hoping to sway undecided voters by emphasizing alleged lapses in appointment procedures and the handling of the pilot Smit case.