‘First govt to fall in cinema hall’: Akhilesh Yadav mocks Yogi Adityanath over biopic buzz, demands SIT probe into UP governance

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has stirred political controversy with a sharp jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, mocking the state government’s alleged obsession with cinematic portrayal over real governance. Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow on September 28, 2025, Yadav quipped, “This will be the first government to fall in a cinema hall,” referring to reports of a biopic being planned on Yogi Adityanath’s life and tenure.

Yadav’s remarks come amid growing criticism of the UP government’s handling of law and order, unemployment, and alleged misuse of public funds. He further demanded the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe irregularities in state-run schemes, land acquisitions, and police encounters under the current regime.

“The government is busy scripting its own biopic while the people are struggling with inflation, joblessness, and fear. An SIT must be formed to investigate how governance has been reduced to a reel show,” Yadav said.

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The biopic, reportedly titled “Yogi: The Saffron Warrior,” is said to be in pre-production with backing from private studios and alleged support from state cultural bodies. While the UP government has not officially confirmed its involvement, opposition leaders claim that bureaucratic resources are being diverted to facilitate the film’s development.

Yadav’s comments have sparked a wave of reactions across political and social media platforms, with hashtags like #CinemaSarkar, #YogiBiopic, and #AkhileshJibe trending across Uttar Pradesh and beyond.

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Political analysts believe Yadav’s statement is part of a broader strategy to reclaim narrative control ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections. By ridiculing the government’s cinematic ambitions, the SP leader is attempting to highlight the disconnect between governance and ground realities.

“Akhilesh Yadav is positioning himself as the voice of real issues—jobs, safety, and dignity. His biopic jibe is symbolic of the frustration many feel about performative politics,” said Dr. Radhika Menon, senior fellow at the Centre for Political Communication.

The Samajwadi Party has also announced plans to release a documentary titled “Janata Ka Sach,” showcasing alleged failures of the current regime through citizen testimonials, RTI data, and ground reports. The film is expected to be screened across districts as part of SP’s “Sach Ki Yatra” campaign.

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Yadav’s demand for an SIT has been echoed by other opposition leaders, including Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi and BSP’s Satish Chandra Mishra, who called for a multi-party parliamentary review of UP’s governance model.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders have dismissed Yadav’s remarks as “desperate theatrics,” accusing the SP chief of undermining cultural initiatives and resorting to personal attacks. “Akhilesh Yadav should focus on his party’s internal issues instead of mocking development,” said UP BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi.

Despite the pushback, Yadav’s biopic jibe has struck a chord with many voters, especially youth and urban middle-class citizens who feel disconnected from the state’s political messaging.

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As the political temperature rises in Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav’s cinematic critique may become a defining moment in the opposition’s narrative. Whether it leads to an SIT or a shift in public perception remains to be seen—but for now, the spotlight is firmly on the reel vs real debate.

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