Lucknow, June 24 -- A political controversy has erupted after Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar pointedly questioned Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his reaction to a land-related controversy involving Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav.

The dispute comes amid a land purchase controversy in Madhya Pradesh that has triggered political sparring between the two states.

While Akhilesh Yadav had described the allegations against Mohan Yadav as a "conspiracy" and defended him, Rajbhar accused the SP leader of being selective in raising objections and questioned his intent in highlighting the issue.

In a remarks posted on social media, Rajbhar asked, "Akhilesh ...