Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath Counters Political Rival with Defiant Response

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded sharply to Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, who had pledged to bring bulldozers to Gorakhpur in 2027. Adityanath countered that only individuals with the right capability can operate a bulldozer, critiquing Yadav's leadership and accusing his party of past corruption.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday fired back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's promise to deploy all 'bulldozers' to Gorakhpur after 2027. Adityanath adamantly stated that not everyone possesses the strength and character needed to manage a bulldozer effectively.

Adityanath's remarks were a direct response to Yadav's Tuesday statement, where the former Chief Minister proclaimed that the Samajwadi government would employ bulldozers, a symbolic aspect of Adityanath's governing style, towards Gorakhpur once in power.

In a pointed retort, Adityanath argued that operating a bulldozer takes a unique blend of heart and mind, something he claimed his political adversaries lack. He also accused Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav of engaging in corrupt practices during their tenure, referring to them as 'man-eating wolves' causing chaos.

(With inputs from agencies.)