Lucknow, October 2026 : Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday claimed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's position was under threat, asserting that people, farmers and younger generations would bring about a change in the state.
Speaking to reporters, Yadav accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to retain power amid growing public discontent. He said farmers and young voters were closely watching the government's actions and would play a significant role in determining the state's political future.
“Even the Chief Minister’s chair is not safe, because the people are going to take it away from him this time. It is not just the people; farmers are also going to take his chair away. Gen Z is keeping a close watch, and Gen Alpha has also arrived,” Yadav said.
The SP chief alleged that the BJP itself was responsible for the problems confronting Uttar Pradesh and argued that a change in government was necessary to address them.
“The BJP must be removed. The BJP itself is the real crisis. The crisis will end only when the BJP is removed. There is only one crisis, and that is the Bharatiya Janata Party,” he said.
Accuses BJP of Exploiting Religious Sentiments
Yadav also accused the BJP of using people's religious faith and devotion to protect its government from political challenges.
Referring to the 2020 incident involving gangster Vikas Dubey, whose vehicle overturned while he was being transported by police, the SP president alleged that the episode had helped the government avert a political crisis.
He claimed that religious sentiments were being invoked to divert attention from issues affecting the government. Yadav said people had the right to their faith and devotion but alleged that the ruling party was exploiting those sentiments for political purposes.
The allegations were part of Yadav's broader criticism of the BJP government and its approach to governance. He accused the ruling party of attempting to protect its position rather than addressing public concerns.
Questions Circulation of Voter Data
The SP chief also raised concerns over the alleged circulation of voice messages and phone calls targeting voters. He questioned how BJP leaders and ministers had obtained voter lists that, according to him, were not accessible to everyone.
“Voter lists are not available to everyone, but they are available to all BJP leaders. Voice messages are being sent, and calls are being made. How did the voter lists reach the ministers in the BJP government?” he asked.
Yadav alleged that voter information had been accessed by ministers and that a company had been engaged to distribute messages. He questioned how such communications could be sent without access to the relevant voter data.
He further accused the BJP government of electoral malpractice, alleging that officials in the Education Department, including Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSAs) and District Inspectors of Schools (DIOSs), were intimidating voters through phone calls.
The allegations were made by the SP leader, who called for scrutiny of the reported activities and accountability for those found to have violated the law.
Warns Officials Against Political Interference
Yadav warned that government officials allegedly involved in electoral malpractice could face legal consequences if evidence emerged against them.
“If they will be political workers, then they should prepare to go to jail,” he said, arguing that public officials must discharge their responsibilities impartially rather than act as political representatives.
He urged the Election Commission to remain neutral and ensure that the electoral process was conducted fairly. He also called on government employees to avoid political interference in the performance of their official duties.
The SP president linked his concerns to alleged irregularities in the Education Department, including corruption in transfers and postings. He maintained that officials found guilty of wrongdoing should be held accountable under the law.
Referring to his earlier remarks during elections in Ayodhya, Yadav said those allegedly involved in electoral malpractice would eventually face legal action.
“No one will save you. Today or tomorrow, whenever there is a change, the law will send them to jail,” he said.
Yadav's remarks came amid his criticism of the BJP government over governance, electoral practices and the alleged misuse of administrative machinery. The allegations against the ruling party and government officials were made by the SP chief during his interaction with reporters.
