‘Those who change names…’: Akhilesh Yadav joins Mahua Moitra's 'Bulldozer Buddhi' attack on Yogi Adityanath

Akhilesh Yadav also joined Moitra’s ‘Bulldozer Buddhi’ attack and said, “Only those who change names have had their own names changed.”

Published on: Apr 21, 2026, 12:01:21 IST

Written by Shivya Kanojia

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After TMC MP Mahua Moitra slammed UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday and called him “bulldozer buddhi” for misattributing a famous quote at a rally in West Bengal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also joined the conversation, saying, “Only those who change names have had their own names changed.”

Akhilesh Yadav also joined Moitra’s ‘Bulldozer Buddhi’ attack. (PTI)

Yadav’s remark appeared to be a pointed comment on the renaming of places and institutions under Adityanath.

Meanwhile, Moitra, who targeted Adityanath in her post, wrote, “Hello Bulldozer Buddhi @myogiadityanath get your facts right. Netaji Subhash Bose said ‘Give me blood and I will give you freedom’. Swami Vivekananda did NOT say it. Please go back to drinking Fanta in UP and leave Bengal alone. You’re a joke.”

A video of UP CM Yogi Adityanath misattributing a quote was shared by the official handle of TMC on social media platform X.

“Yogi Adityanath has once again exposed @BJP4India’s shocking ignorance and contempt for Bengal’s history. He attributed the immortal line ‘Give me blood and I will give you freedom’ to Swami Vivekananda. It was Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose,” the post read.

“Two completely different icons. Two completely different legacies. Both sons of Bengal. Both insulted in a single sentence by one man. They cannot tell Swami Vivekananda apart from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. They misattribute quotes. They garland Swami Vivekananda’s statue while calling him Netaji. And yet these same people have the audacity to dream of building ‘Sonar Bangla’. The depth of their ignorance is only matched by their arrogance,” the post on X added.

West Bengal will vote in two phases — the first phase on April 23 and the second phase on April 29. The counting of votes for all polling states and Union Territories will take place on May 4, 2026 (Monday).

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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