Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, made sharp criticisms of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Ram Bhadrachar during a press conference in Lucknow. He expressed that merely wearing distinctive clothing or having ear piercings does not qualify someone as a yogi, indicating his disdain for Bhadrachar's perceived facade. Yadav categorized retracting a previously filed fraud case against Ram Bhadrachar as a grave error and insisted that Bhadrachar should have been jailed instead. He implied that the current government is attempting to create a negative atmosphere before the upcoming elections, further highlighting the political tension in the state.

In his conference, Yadav underscored the increasing hardships faced by the common people as they grow more frustrated with the political climate, stating that, as the pain escalates, so does the influence of the PDA family, an implied reference to ruling party associates. He also mocked CM Adityanath's proposed visit to Japan, suggesting that the trip was driven by sycophantic officials and expressing that upon return, the Chief Minister would likely regret his past decade of governance, hinting at inefficiencies and unresolved issues.

In a broader context, Yadav tackled the issue of corruption, drawing attention to the state of public services, particularly water supply, suggesting that even the water tanks are overwhelmed by the burden of corruption. He accused the government of wasting substantial resources, estimating a staggering loss of 1 lakh crore to corruption, which he argues further endangers the welfare of the state’s citizens. His comments come at a crucial time as the political landscape heats up ahead of upcoming elections, indicating a potential shift in voter sentiment towards accountability and transparency.