Akhilesh Yadav Affirms Unity of INDIA Bloc for Upcoming Elections

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has made it clear that the INDIA bloc is fully united. He stated that his party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections within the framework of this alliance against the BJP. Yadav emphasized that the coalition remains strong following its success in the Lok Sabha elections, and it will be the platform for the upcoming assembly elections. He remarked that the INDIA alliance is intact, and those wishing to leave the coalition are free to do so. This alliance will participate in the 2027 UP Assembly elections.

During a speech at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav criticized several political parties that previously championed the 'Swadeshi' (indigenous) slogan but have allowed foreign entities to dominate local markets. He accused the ruling BJP of fostering chaos and administrative disorder in the state. Yadav claimed that the BJP provides protection to land mafias who are illegally occupying government and poor people's land. He stated, "Crime and corruption have reached unprecedented levels. Essential sectors like education, healthcare, electricity, and law enforcement are in disarray."

Yadav also questioned why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leadership advocates for indigenous products when the Indian market is flooded with Chinese goods. He held the central BJP government accountable for the dominance of foreign products in local markets. Criticizing the economic performance of the BJP, Yadav stated that the government's policies have failed on all fronts. He remarked, "In the 11 years of the central government and nine years of the state government, there have been no significant achievements."