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Akhilesh Yadav says he will not wear bulletproof jacket
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday that he has not yet received a bulletproof jacket from the Uttar Pradesh government, and even if he does, he will not wear it. He said he would give it to journalists instead.
The former chief minister made the remarks while speaking to the media, making clear that he has no intention of using the protective gear even if the state government provides it for his security.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Akhilesh Yadav's refusal to wear a bulletproof jacket is a political signal aimed at questioning the law-and-order situation in Uttar Pradesh under the current government. The remark also positions him as standing with journalists, who often face threats in the state. The gesture echoes past opposition leaders' symbolic acts of defiance over security concerns. The next test will be whether the government formally issues the jacket and how Akhilesh handles it if it arrives.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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