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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ridicules Akhilesh Yadav’s Parivar Development Authority proposal
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:16 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly mocked former CM Akhilesh Yadav’s proposal for a Parivar Development Authority, questioning its feasibility.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday publicly ridiculed a proposal put forward by former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav to set up a Parivar Development Authority (PDA). The exchange took place during a press briefing where Yogi dismissed the idea as unrealistic and unnecessary.
The PDA, announced by Akhilesh Yadav during his tenure, was intended to be a dedicated agency for the welfare of families, focusing on health, education and livelihood support. While the scheme was presented as a flagship social‑welfare initiative, it never materialised into a functional body before the change of government.
Yogi Adityanath’s comments highlighted his administration’s stance that existing welfare mechanisms already address family needs, and that creating a new authority would duplicate efforts and strain the state’s finances. He urged the opposition to focus on actionable policies rather than resurrecting unimplemented projects.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the continuing rivalry between the two leaders, with Yogi seeking to portray the former government’s initiatives as hollow promises. No official response from Akhilesh Yadav’s camp has been recorded as of the time of writing.
The PDA, announced by Akhilesh Yadav during his tenure, was intended to be a dedicated agency for the welfare of families, focusing on health, education and livelihood support. While the scheme was presented as a flagship social‑welfare initiative, it never materialised into a functional body before the change of government.
Yogi Adityanath’s comments highlighted his administration’s stance that existing welfare mechanisms already address family needs, and that creating a new authority would duplicate efforts and strain the state’s finances. He urged the opposition to focus on actionable policies rather than resurrecting unimplemented projects.
Political analysts noted that the exchange underscores the continuing rivalry between the two leaders, with Yogi seeking to portray the former government’s initiatives as hollow promises. No official response from Akhilesh Yadav’s camp has been recorded as of the time of writing.