Akhilesh Yadav and Awadhesh Prasad Challenge Amit Shah's UP Claims

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the ruling party is securely established in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav pointed to rising crimes against women and Dalits, questioning how stability can be claimed amidst such issues.

Party MP Awadhesh Prasad also criticized Shah's comparison of the BJP's stance to Angad's foot. Prasad argued that recent electoral outcomes demonstrate the party has already lost its grip.

Prasad highlighted recent losses in the Legislative Council elections across Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra, and Prayagraj. He also noted the party's failure to meet its target of winning all 80 seats during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Amit Shah made his original remarks during a BJP state working committee meeting in Lucknow, where he expressed confidence in winning the 2027 Assembly elections. He also stated plans to implement the Uniform Civil Code and criticized the opposition over historical events concerning the Ram temple.