Lucknow erupted in political fireworks as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav unleashed a scathing attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over remarks perceived as disrespectful to Shankaracharyas. In a series of pointed posts on X, Yadav branded the comments as ‘verbal violence’ and a grave sin, warning that those who applauded them would share the karmic burden.
The controversy stems from Yogi’s statement during a heated assembly session, where he quipped that ‘not everyone can be a Shankaracharya,’ targeting Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Yadav didn’t hold back, quoting a poetic jab: ‘Wear any garb you like, but your words will reveal your true self.’ He argued that such derogatory language against revered spiritual figures amounts to nothing less than linguistic assault, carrying spiritual repercussions for the speaker and sycophantic supporters alike.
Yadav escalated his critique by linking it to broader governance failures. He accused the CM of hiding true death tolls from the Mahakumbh tragedy, doling out cash compensation riddled with corruption, and failing to reach affected families. ‘Where did the money go for those who got nothing?’ he demanded, questioning Yogi’s moral standing to critique anyone’s religious position while allegedly shielding himself from legal cases.
In a satirical twist, Yadav mocked Yogi’s slip from ‘rule of law’ to what he implied was a misspoken phrase, predicting awkward backpedaling. ‘When ego speaks, not the man, traditions turn toxic,’ Yadav observed, invoking the proverb: ‘When the mouth opens, folly spills out.’ He portrayed the remarks as rooted in arrogance toward communities the BJP has long targeted with divisive politics.
Yadav wrapped up with a rallying cry, predicting electoral backlash. He envisioned voters punishing the BJP vote-by-vote, toppling the government, and ushering in unity where people could freely enjoy local delicacies like dal-baati. The assembly insult to Shankaracharya, he declared, is etched in infamy—too vile even for condemnation to suffice.