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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Criticises Akhilesh Yadav Over Late Wake‑up, Questions Leadership
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath remarked that leaders who rise at noon cannot effectively serve the public, targeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
During a recent public address, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a jab at Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that a leader who gets up at noon cannot fulfill the responsibilities of public service.
Adityanath said, "If a leader wakes up at twelve, how can he work for the people?" The comment was framed as a broader critique of perceived laxity in political leadership, with Yadav named implicitly.
The Samajwadi Party has not issued an immediate response, and the remark has sparked discussion on social media about the standards expected of elected representatives.
Political analysts note that such personal jibes are common in Uttar Pradesh’s heated electoral climate, especially as the state prepares for upcoming local elections.
Adityanath said, "If a leader wakes up at twelve, how can he work for the people?" The comment was framed as a broader critique of perceived laxity in political leadership, with Yadav named implicitly.
The Samajwadi Party has not issued an immediate response, and the remark has sparked discussion on social media about the standards expected of elected representatives.
Political analysts note that such personal jibes are common in Uttar Pradesh’s heated electoral climate, especially as the state prepares for upcoming local elections.