Owaisi targets Akhilesh over RS pick, alleges SP-BJP tacit deal

AIMIM chief Asaduddin OwaisiLucknow: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday escalated his criticism of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav , questioning SP’s decision to nominate industrialist Parimal Nathwani to Rajya Sabha and alleging an understanding between SP and BJP . Addressing a public rally in Tanda, Rampur, on Oct 18, Owaisi said SP had fielded a candidate whose family had ties with BJP.