Akhilesh Yadav Promises to Remove EVMs and Declare Two-Day Holiday if SP Wins 2027 UP Elections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a strong critique against the BJP government and the Election Commission ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He alleged widespread irregularities in voter lists and electronic voting machines (EVMs), claiming a multi-layer election mafia is operating. Yadav promised that if his party comes to power, it would replace EVMs with ballot papers, similar to the system in England, and declare a two-day public holiday. He also announced plans to install a grand statue of Maharana Pratap in Lucknow and provide free education for girls from kindergarten to post-graduation. Criticizing the current administration, he cited rising inflation, potential fuel price hikes, and deteriorating law and order, highlighting high atrocities against SC-ST communities. Additionally, he questioned the transparency of the Jewar Airport project and the imposition of smart meters amidst a power crisis. Yadav affirmed the strength of the INDIA alliance, predicting a significant political shift in Uttar Pradesh by 2027.
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Akhilesh Yadav Promises to Remove EVMs and Declare Two-Day Holiday if SP Wins 2027 UP Elections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a strong critique against the BJP government and the Election Commission ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He alleged widespread irregularities in voter lists and electronic voting machines (EVMs), claiming a multi-layer election mafia is operating. Yadav promised that if his party comes to power, it would replace EVMs with ballot papers, similar to the system in England, and declare a two-day public holiday. He also announced plans to install a grand statue of Maharana Pratap in Lucknow and provide free education for girls from kindergarten to post-graduation. Criticizing the current administration, he cited rising inflation, potential fuel price hikes, and deteriorating law and order, highlighting high atrocities against SC-ST communities. Additionally, he questioned the transparency of the Jewar Airport project and the imposition of smart meters amidst a power crisis. Yadav affirmed the strength of the INDIA alliance, predicting a significant political shift in Uttar Pradesh by 2027.
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