Posters Targeting Akhilesh Yadav Emerge in UP Ahead of 2027 Elections
Dhurandhar-inspired posters with ‘Lyari raj’ slogan target Akhilesh Yadav in UP ahead of 2027 polls
Hindustan Times
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Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, posters inspired by the film Dhurandhar have appeared in Lucknow and Amethi, targeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The posters, created by a group called 'Youth Against Mafia', aim to draw comparisons between Yadav's tenure and current government actions against crime.
- 01Posters targeting Akhilesh Yadav have surfaced in Lucknow and Amethi.
- 02The slogans reference 'Lyari', a locality in Karachi known for gang violence.
- 03The group 'Youth Against Mafia' is behind the posters, criticizing Yadav's tenure.
- 04The Samajwadi Party has condemned the posters as politically motivated.
- 05Local authorities are investigating the situation.
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As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, posters inspired by the Bollywood film Dhurandhar have been strategically placed in Lucknow and Amethi. These posters, featuring the slogan “Aap ko kya chahiye? Akhilesh ka Lyari raj,” aim to draw parallels between Akhilesh Yadav's leadership and the notorious gang violence associated with Lyari, a locality in Karachi, Pakistan. The campaign is organized by a group called Youth Against Mafia, which juxtaposes alleged incidents of violence during Yadav’s time as chief minister with the current government's crackdown on crime under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In response, the Samajwadi Party has criticized the initiative, labeling it a sign of desperation from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and claims it reflects their fear of losing power. Local authorities have acknowledged the presence of these posters and are investigating their origins.
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The posters could influence public perception of Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the elections, potentially affecting voter sentiment.
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