How SP and BSP helped Yogi Adityanath get away with his hate speeches

He became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 18

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Shahnawaz Alam | The Wire

Last Updated : Mar 30 2017 | 8:52 AM IST

If a political figure finds general acceptance as a ‘firebrand’ leader in a country like India, it only reveals the flaws in our democratic system. Take the case of Adityanath, for instance. Either our legal and administrative system has intentionally ignored his track record of hate speeches that undercut the spirit of our constitution, or he is artful enough to evade the law despite his activities.

The emergence of a ‘firebrand’ leader in any political party reflects a voluntary handicap in the system more than an individual achievement. The fact that such leaders are popular and continue to win in

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