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Yogi Adityanath predicts Samajwadi Party's wipeout in next Uttar Pradesh elections
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:04 AM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned that the Samajwadi Party could face a total defeat in the upcoming state polls, accusing Akhilesh Yadav of neglecting the poor.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Samajwadi Party (SP) is headed for a complete loss in the next state elections, stating that its leader Akhilesh "Babua" Yadav has turned a blind eye to the plight of the poor. He made the remarks during a press interaction in Lucknow, where he also highlighted his government's welfare schemes.
Yogi asserted that the SP’s record on poverty alleviation is weak and that his own administration’s initiatives have directly benefited marginalized communities. He urged voters to consider the tangible impact of his policies when casting their ballots.
Political observers note that such strong statements are typical of the pre‑election climate in Uttar Pradesh, where both major parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of the upcoming polls.
Yogi asserted that the SP’s record on poverty alleviation is weak and that his own administration’s initiatives have directly benefited marginalized communities. He urged voters to consider the tangible impact of his policies when casting their ballots.
Political observers note that such strong statements are typical of the pre‑election climate in Uttar Pradesh, where both major parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of the upcoming polls.