Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav Clash Over Bulldozer Politics
Yogi Adityanath and akhilesh yadav Clash Over Bulldozer Politics
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has responded sharply to Samajwadi party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent remark about bulldozers. On Wednesday, Adityanath defended the use of bulldozers in his administration, stating that operating one requires not just physical strength but also intelligence and bravery. His comments came in reaction to Yadav's assertion that the SP would decisively defeat the bharatiya janata party (BJP) in the 2027 UP elections and subsequently turn bulldozers on Gorakhpur.
Speaking at an event in lucknow where he distributed government job appointment letters, Adityanath said, “Not everyone’s hands can fit on a bulldozer,” implying that managing such machinery is not a task for everyone. Yadav had previously claimed that if his party came to power, the SP would target Gorakhpur with bulldozers, although he did not provide further details.
In response, akhilesh yadav downplayed Adityanath’s remarks, suggesting that operating a bulldozer is more about managing the steering wheel than intellectual capability. Yadav also commented on the unpredictability of political power shifts, saying, “You never know when the higher-ups in UP and delhi will change the steering wheel.”
Yadav criticized the UP government’s use of bulldozers as an ego-driven tactic and highlighted recent judicial scrutiny. He pointed out that the supreme court had addressed concerns regarding the demolition of structures, regardless of the occupants' legal status. “The court has challenged the bulldozer action in UP,” Yadav said, questioning whether the UP government would apologize for its actions.
The supreme court has recently emphadata-sized the need for guidelines governing bulldozer actions, stating that demolitions should not occur solely based on legal convictions. Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan indicated that a comprehensive set of guidelines would be established to address these issues nationwide.
Yadav welcomed the supreme Court's stance, calling it a victory for justice and a check on the use of bulldozers in governance.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has responded sharply to Samajwadi party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent remark about bulldozers. On Wednesday, Adityanath defended the use of bulldozers in his administration, stating that operating one requires not just physical strength but also intelligence and bravery. His comments came in reaction to Yadav's assertion that the SP would decisively defeat the bharatiya janata party (BJP) in the 2027 UP elections and subsequently turn bulldozers on Gorakhpur.
Speaking at an event in lucknow where he distributed government job appointment letters, Adityanath said, “Not everyone’s hands can fit on a bulldozer,” implying that managing such machinery is not a task for everyone. Yadav had previously claimed that if his party came to power, the SP would target Gorakhpur with bulldozers, although he did not provide further details.
In response, akhilesh yadav downplayed Adityanath’s remarks, suggesting that operating a bulldozer is more about managing the steering wheel than intellectual capability. Yadav also commented on the unpredictability of political power shifts, saying, “You never know when the higher-ups in UP and delhi will change the steering wheel.”
Yadav criticized the UP government’s use of bulldozers as an ego-driven tactic and highlighted recent judicial scrutiny. He pointed out that the supreme court had addressed concerns regarding the demolition of structures, regardless of the occupants' legal status. “The court has challenged the bulldozer action in UP,” Yadav said, questioning whether the UP government would apologize for its actions.
The supreme court has recently emphadata-sized the need for guidelines governing bulldozer actions, stating that demolitions should not occur solely based on legal convictions. Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan indicated that a comprehensive set of guidelines would be established to address these issues nationwide.
Yadav welcomed the supreme Court's stance, calling it a victory for justice and a check on the use of bulldozers in governance.