NEW DELHI (April 12 2009): The Samajwadi party has favoured strong relations with Pakistan. Unveiling his partys manifesto in Lucknow in a press conference on Saturday, the party chief, Mulayam Singh Yadav, said that his party would ensure New Delhi have stronger ties with Pakistan, if a government is formed with its support.
"The Samajwadi party will focus on increasing security at the borders and ensuring that India has better policies with regard to neighbours like Pakistan and Bangladesh so that the three countries develop together," he said.
He said: "The basic cause of terrorism lies in regional differences. The forums across the world, which deal with the issue of terrorism, work at the behest of America. If a government comes to power with our support, we will ensure that action is taken against communal powers, and attack terrorism at its roots."
The partys manifesto stated that Samajwadi Party would address all issues, including the unemployment, education, corruption, environment, and reservation for backward classes, minorities and tribals. Party general secretary Amar Singh and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt were also present during the press conference. Sanjay has recently been debarred by Supreme Court to contest Lok Sabha elections, as he was convicted in 1993 Mumbai blasts case.