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Akhilesh Yadav slams UP CM’s 1.27‑crore vote claim as ill‑timed
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:01 PM
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Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s assertion of securing 1.27 crore votes, questioning the timing of the statement.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently asserted that his party secured 1.27 crore votes in the state’s last assembly election. The figure, presented during a public rally, was intended to showcase the ruling party’s electoral strength.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply, labeling the claim as poorly timed and calling the government a "double‑engine" that had delivered a "double defeat" for the opposition. He argued that highlighting the vote tally at this juncture served only political posturing rather than addressing pressing governance issues.
Yadav’s remarks come ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, where both parties are intensifying their campaigns. Analysts note that the exchange underscores the heightened contestation in Uttar Pradesh, a state that commands a significant share of parliamentary seats.
The controversy may influence voter sentiment, especially in regions where the opposition seeks to capitalize on perceived shortcomings of the incumbent administration. Both leaders are expected to continue leveraging the vote‑count narrative in their respective outreach efforts.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav responded sharply, labeling the claim as poorly timed and calling the government a "double‑engine" that had delivered a "double defeat" for the opposition. He argued that highlighting the vote tally at this juncture served only political posturing rather than addressing pressing governance issues.
Yadav’s remarks come ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, where both parties are intensifying their campaigns. Analysts note that the exchange underscores the heightened contestation in Uttar Pradesh, a state that commands a significant share of parliamentary seats.
The controversy may influence voter sentiment, especially in regions where the opposition seeks to capitalize on perceived shortcomings of the incumbent administration. Both leaders are expected to continue leveraging the vote‑count narrative in their respective outreach efforts.