Political Duel Over Women's Reservation: Akhilesh Yadav vs. Yogi Adityanath

In a heated political exchange, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has retaliated against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's recent remarks, accusing the BJP leader of speaking with a 'girgiti bhasha'—a term he coined to describe perceived inconsistency or 'chameleon-like' changes in political stance.

Yadav's comments come in the wake of Adityanath's criticism, suggesting that even a chameleon would be embarrassed by Samajwadi Party's shifting stand on women's reservation. Yadav countered, asserting that the BJP's alleged conspiracy to undermine women has been exposed with the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill.

The rhetorical battle underscores a larger debate on gender equality in political representation. During a press conference in Lucknow, both leaders accused each other of duplicity regarding the women's quota, highlighting the contentious nature of political discourse in India's regional politics.

(With inputs from agencies.)