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.