Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, took aim at the Uttar Pradesh government during a media interaction at Chandigarh International Airport. He specifically criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, questioning the necessity of his visits to Singapore and Japan while also addressing the FIR lodged against a respected religious figure, Shankaracharya. Yadav expressed sorrow over the alleged false case against Shankaracharya and called for impartial action from the government, highlighting what he sees as serious issues within the state's politics.

In addition to his critical remarks about the chief minister's international trips, Yadav mentioned an incident at Galgotias University during the AI Summit, asserting that mistakes were made that should have been avoided. He accused the government of shirking responsibility and instead blaming the Congress party for the failures. His comments suggest a broader critique of the ruling party's governance and its accountability.

Moreover, Yadav expressed confidence in the Mahagathbandhan (grand coalition) and indicated that opposition parties are uniting to pose a significant challenge to the BJP in the upcoming elections. By making these remarks, Akhilesh is not only positioning the Samajwadi Party as a key player in the opposition but is also motivating allied parties to work collaboratively against the current government, potentially reshaping the political landscape ahead of the elections.