'If results are declared arbitrarily...': Akhilesh takes jibe over BJP's CM pick in Bengal

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP over West Bengal's election results, claiming they were arbitrary.

Published on: May 5, 2026, 17:16:26 IST

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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a swipe at the BJP over the West Bengal Assembly poll results, alleging that the outcome had been decided arbitrarily and suggesting that the chief minister's selection would follow suit.

Samajwadi party's supremo Akhilesh Yadav took to X to jibe over BJP'S CM selection post West Bengal elections. (X/@yadavakhilesh)

In a post on X, a day after the results in which the BJP is set to form its first government in the state, Yadav said, "If the results in West Bengal have been declared arbitrarily, then, in keeping with BJP's tradition, the chief minister will also be chosen arbitrarily."

He further made a veiled remark suggesting that, in line with the discourse around women's reservation, a woman symbolic of "traditional patriarchal narratives" should be considered for the post.

Referring to socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia's views, Yadav added that such a choice had once been cited as an example in discussions on the ideal image of Indian womanhood.

Yadav's remarks came after the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee, which he had supported, lost power in West Bengal, paving the way for the BJP to form its maiden government in the state.

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Aditi Anand
Aditi Anand is an undergraduate student of English at Miranda House, University of Delhi, with an interest in media and the shifting dynamics of public discourse. She is particularly curious about how narratives are shaped, circulated, and received in contemporary spaces. Her work is informed by close observation and an engagement with everyday life, often examining the intersections of personal experience and broader social contexts. She is drawn to questions of voice, representation, and the ways in which perception is influenced by both language and environment. Beyond the newsroom, she is interested in literature and enjoys writing poetry, approaching it as a space for reflection and creative exploration alongside her analytical work. Her writing aims to balance clarity with nuance, focusing on presenting ideas in a way that is accessible while still engaging with their complexity. She approaches writing with intent and attentiveness, aiming to contribute meaningfully to conversations while continuing to develop a voice that is thoughtful and grounded.Read More

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