PIL Filed Against UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Seeking His Removal From Constitutional Post On Grounds Of His Criminal History: His Appointment Sets Up Dangerous Trend Detrimental To Democratic Functioning:

A PIL has been filed before Allahabad High Court seeking the removal of deputy chief minister of UP Keshav Prashad Maurya referring to his criminal history, alleging that he was implicated in seven criminal cases before being appointed as deputy chief minister.

The petitioner said that the petition is filed in the registry of high court and is likely to be listed in court within few days. In the PIL, the petitioner has also referred to a

 a controversial statement made by deputy chief minister Maurya on July 14, which declared that “party organization is bigger than the government,”.

The petitioner- Manjesh Kumar Yadav, an advocate by profession, said that Maurya’s remarks undermine the dignity of his office and cast doubts on the transparency and purity of the government.

The lack of response or denial from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Governor, and the Election Commission further compounds the issue, highlighting it as a matter of serious concern.

Moreover, the petition also references Maurya’s criminal history, noting that he has been implicated in seven criminal cases prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief Minister.

In the petition, it is pleaded that appointing someone with such a record to a constitutional office is inappropriate and sets a dangerous precedent.

The petitioner said that the petition is filed in the registry of high court and is likely to be listed in court within the next few days.