The political battle for Uttar Pradesh intensified after opposition leaders gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA alliance’s “Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao” rally. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP, declaring that the party, which had come to power through Uttar Pradesh, would also be removed from power from the state. He predicted that the BJP and its allies would face defeat in the 2027 Assembly elections and accused the party of using the Election Commission to influence electoral outcomes rather than facing voters directly. Akhilesh also took an indirect swipe at Amit Shah’s earlier “Angad’s foot” remark. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responded by describing the opposition gathering as an assembly of corrupt and dynastic leaders. He accused opposition parties of creating disorder and supporting Naxalism, terrorism and separatism, while asserting that the people of UP support development. A BJP leader cited the party’s electoral performances in several states and expressed confidence in securing a third consecutive term in Uttar Pradesh. The exchange signals an increasingly heated political contest ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.