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Akhilesh Yadav, Brajesh Pathak trade barbs over cashew jibe ahead of 2027 UP polls
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM
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Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav mocked Brajesh Pathak’s eating habit in a social‑media post, prompting a retort that criticised Yadav’s political narrative as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election approaches.
Akhilesh Yadav, senior leader of the Samajwadi Party, posted a sarcastic comment on social media mocking Brajesh Pathak’s habit of eating cashews, captioning it with a Hindi phrase that translates to “eating cashews all around”. In the same post, Yadav highlighted an alleged incident of discrimination against a pregnant woman, framing it as part of a broader grievance against the ruling establishment.
Brajesh Pathak, a senior BJP figure in Uttar Pradesh, responded by accusing Yadav of using simplistic narratives to mask political opportunism. He questioned the relevance of the cashew remark and warned that such personal jibes distract from substantive policy debates.
Both politicians are intensifying their campaigns as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw nearer. The Samajwadi Party, led by Yadav, has signaled its intent to challenge the BJP’s long‑standing dominance in the state, while the BJP, represented by Pathak, continues to consolidate its base ahead of the vote.
The exchange underscores the increasingly personal tone of political discourse in the state, with social media serving as a rapid platform for leaders to score points ahead of the crucial electoral contest.
Brajesh Pathak, a senior BJP figure in Uttar Pradesh, responded by accusing Yadav of using simplistic narratives to mask political opportunism. He questioned the relevance of the cashew remark and warned that such personal jibes distract from substantive policy debates.
Both politicians are intensifying their campaigns as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw nearer. The Samajwadi Party, led by Yadav, has signaled its intent to challenge the BJP’s long‑standing dominance in the state, while the BJP, represented by Pathak, continues to consolidate its base ahead of the vote.
The exchange underscores the increasingly personal tone of political discourse in the state, with social media serving as a rapid platform for leaders to score points ahead of the crucial electoral contest.