LUCKNOW, Oct. 31 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the BJP of pursuing divisive politics, weakening democratic institutions and failing on the fronts of employment, education and healthcare. He called it "a gang of divisive elements" and "a party of negative thinking" rather than a political organisation.

Speaking after paying floral tributes to Acharya Narendra Dev on his 137th birth anniversary in Lucknow, Yadav said the BJP thrives on communal politics and negativity. He alleged that communal forces pose the biggest threat to the country and claimed that the BJP and its "underground workers" are constantly engaged in weakening democracy.

He also accused the BJP government of fuelling inflation and unempl...