Ahead of the election results, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav unleashed a sharp offensive against the BJP in Lucknow. Raising serious concerns over EVM transparency, he questioned how one could trust technology when smart meters can be manipulated. Citing recent mobile emergency alerts even on switched-off devices, he suggested that technological interference in elections remains a significant threat.

Support for Mamata and inflation concerns Regarding the West Bengal elections, Akhilesh stood firmly by Mamata Banerjee, stating that “Didi” was and will remain in power. He criticized the deployment of parallel systems using central forces, asserting that the people’s mandate would prevail. He also slammed the government for skyrocketing fuel and gas prices, alleging that the BJP allows inflation to rise to benefit their associates through corruption.

Education and employment crisis The former UP Chief Minister raised issues of migration and the failing education system. He pointed out that expensive private universities are making education inaccessible for the poor. He promised that in the future, his focus would be on providing free education from KG to PG and ensuring sustainable employment opportunities for the youth.

At a Glance

• Akhilesh Yadav questions EVM reliability by comparing it with smart meter rigging and mobile alerts.
• Predicts a clear victory for Mamata Banerjee in Bengal despite central intervention.
• Blames BJP’s corruption and policy failures for uncontrolled inflation and rising fuel prices.
• Promises free education from KG to PG and a focus on curbing migration through employment.