Yogi Adityanath counters Akhilesh Yadav, says Uttar Pradesh’s first CM hailed from Uttarakhand

Senior leader Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party recently used the term ‘infiltrators’ in a political statement that drew criticism from the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh. In response, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly challenged the comment, arguing that it misrepresents the state’s history.
Yogi asserted that the very first chief minister of Uttar Pradesh hailed from the neighboring state of Uttarakhand, thereby questioning the basis of Yadav’s allegation. He presented the historical reference as a reminder that political narratives should be grounded in factual context.
The exchange underscores the heightened rhetoric ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state, with both leaders using historical and regional references to bolster their positions.
No further remarks were recorded from Akhilesh Yadav at the time of reporting.