Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav has adopted a Gen-Z protest slogan to sharpen his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During a press conference on Thursday, 1 October, he recast the slogan as “one kachori, 2 samosas — no trust in the BJP,” making the remark a talking point in Uttar Pradesh politics.
Yadav said Gen-Z and PDA could together defeat the BJP in the coming period. He also said the Samajwadi Party would welcome anyone who wanted to defeat the ruling party, linking the appeal to the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh.
Appeal over Rajya Sabha contest
Yadav urged Uttar Pradesh legislators to support the Samajwadi Party's third candidate in the Rajya Sabha election. He claimed that some MLAs were already in contact with him and were prepared to cross-vote in favour of the Samajwadi Party.
The claim comes alongside his broader appeal to voters and legislators opposed to the BJP. Yadav said those seeking to challenge the BJP could come forward, while the Samajwadi Party would accept their support.
Focus on young voters
Yadav also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gen-Z conference. He said the Samajwadi Party had earlier spoken about “bhajan jamming” and that someone had acted on the idea after hearing it. He added that the party would soon organise a programme for young people and include several commitments for them in its manifesto.
The remarks place young voters at the centre of the Samajwadi Party's political messaging. Yadav presented Gen-Z and PDA as groups that could combine against the BJP, without detailing the proposed youth programme or manifesto commitments.
Attack on Brajesh Pathak
Yadav also responded to comments attributed to Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who had encouraged young people to operate e-rickshaws rather than look for jobs. Pathak had said this could allow them to earn money while giving time to their families and children.
In response, Yadav said Pathak should book an e-rickshaw. He also alleged that the deputy chief minister had left hospitals in poor condition and said those hospitals needed treatment. Yadav again claimed that PDA and the public would defeat the BJP.
Conclusion
Yadav's remarks combine a Gen-Z-focused political message, an appeal linked to the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha election and criticism of Brajesh Pathak. His claim about possible cross-voting remains part of his political assertion ahead of the contest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What slogan did Akhilesh Yadav use against the BJP?
He used the phrase “one kachori, 2 samosas — no trust in the BJP,” presenting it as a Gen-Z-style political slogan.
Q. What did Yadav say about Gen-Z and PDA?
He said Gen-Z and PDA could together defeat the BJP.
Q. What was Yadav's appeal regarding the Rajya Sabha election?
He urged Uttar Pradesh MLAs to support the Samajwadi Party's third candidate.
Q. What did Yadav claim about some MLAs?
He claimed that some MLAs were in contact with him and were prepared to cross-vote for the Samajwadi Party.
Q. What programme did Yadav announce for young people?
He said the Samajwadi Party would soon organise a programme for young people and include commitments for them in its manifesto.
Q. What did Yadav say about Brajesh Pathak's e-rickshaw remarks?
He mocked the suggestion and criticised Pathak's handling of hospitals.
