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Yogi Adityanath Criticises Akhilesh Yadav for Lack of Time with People
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 09:11 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has publicly stated that former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav had little time for the public, citing his late wake‑up and early gym schedule as evidence.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has publicly criticized former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for not spending enough time with the public. In a recent statement, Yogi Adityanath highlighted Yadav’s routine of waking up at noon and heading to the gym by 5 a.m. as evidence of his lack of engagement with citizens.
The CM’s remarks suggest that Yadav’s schedule left little room for interacting with constituents or addressing public concerns. Yogi Adityanath’s comment comes amid ongoing political rivalry between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Samajwadi Party in the state.
While no official response from Akhilesh Yadav’s camp has been issued, the statement underscores the growing tensions between the two leaders. The criticism is likely to intensify the political discourse ahead of upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Observers note that such public exchanges are part of the broader political narrative in the state, where leaders often use personal anecdotes to critique opponents’ leadership styles.
The CM’s remarks suggest that Yadav’s schedule left little room for interacting with constituents or addressing public concerns. Yogi Adityanath’s comment comes amid ongoing political rivalry between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Samajwadi Party in the state.
While no official response from Akhilesh Yadav’s camp has been issued, the statement underscores the growing tensions between the two leaders. The criticism is likely to intensify the political discourse ahead of upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Observers note that such public exchanges are part of the broader political narrative in the state, where leaders often use personal anecdotes to critique opponents’ leadership styles.