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Yogi Adityanath says voters will wipe out Samajwadi Party in next UP elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told The Economic Times that the electorate will decisively reject the Samajwadi Party in the forthcoming state assembly polls.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed confidence that the Samajwadi Party will suffer a comprehensive defeat in the next state assembly elections. The comment was reported by The Economic Times, which quoted the CM as saying that the people of the state would “wipe out” the opposition party.
Adityanath’s statement comes as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party prepares for the upcoming electoral cycle, which is expected to be held after the current five‑year term ends. While no specific timeline was provided, the CM emphasized that the government’s development record would influence voter sentiment.
Political analysts note that the Samajwadi Party remains the principal challenger in Uttar Pradesh, but the CM’s remarks underscore the ruling party’s confidence ahead of the polls. The Economic Times did not disclose any further details about the context of the interview or the exact date of the statement.
Adityanath’s statement comes as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party prepares for the upcoming electoral cycle, which is expected to be held after the current five‑year term ends. While no specific timeline was provided, the CM emphasized that the government’s development record would influence voter sentiment.
Political analysts note that the Samajwadi Party remains the principal challenger in Uttar Pradesh, but the CM’s remarks underscore the ruling party’s confidence ahead of the polls. The Economic Times did not disclose any further details about the context of the interview or the exact date of the statement.