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Akhilesh Yadav Counters Yogi Adityanath's Ayodhya Dare, Backs Pawan Pandey to Beat BJP
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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Akhilesh Yadav replied to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's challenge over Ayodhya, saying that Pawan Pandey is enough to defeat the BJP.
The exchange arose after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a dare concerning the Ayodhya issue, prompting a reaction from opposition leaders.
In response, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated that Pawan Pandey possesses sufficient strength to overcome the BJP in the electoral contest.
His remarks underscore the ongoing political tussle over Ayodhya and highlight the SP's confidence in its candidate's prospects.
In response, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated that Pawan Pandey possesses sufficient strength to overcome the BJP in the electoral contest.
His remarks underscore the ongoing political tussle over Ayodhya and highlight the SP's confidence in its candidate's prospects.