Muslims have never been safer in UP, says Shazia Ilmi, as 80 vs 20 debate rages on ahead of UP polls

India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai spoke to senior BJP leaders and journalists to understand what Yogi Adityanath meant while making the 80 vs 20 comment. Read to know what the panelists said.

As a debate rages on ahead of the Uttar Pradesh polls on the 80 vs 20 remark made by Yogi Adityanath, India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai speaks to Pawan Khera, national spokesperson, Congress, BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi and senior journalist Sharat Pradhan, on what the leader actually meant when he made the comment.The Election Commission of India (EC) announced dates for assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. The Uttar Pradesh Assembly election 2022 will be held from February 10 in seven phases. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.Q How do you see the 80-20 remark of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath? Muslims have never been safer in UP than they have been under #YogiAdityanath’s government: @shaziailmi#NewsToday with @sardesairajdeep pic.twitter.com/XPp0z718yO Whenever BJP sees defeat, they start dividing people: @Pawankhera slams BJP #NewsToday with @sardesairajdeep pic.twitter.com/0t3DYnIzkU

What Shazia Ilmi says...