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Akhilesh Yadav Unveils ₹40,000 Aid Pledge for UP Women as Yogi Government Showcases 9-Year Safety Record

Rival messages target women voters ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh election.

Overview

  • Akhilesh Yadav said an SP government in 2027 would reinstate the Samajwadi pension and provide ₹40,000 annually to underprivileged women.
  • He framed a women-centric platform as a “mindset revolution” and proposed a Women’s Respect and Prosperity Scheme along with the Malti Devi–Murti Devi Women’s Honor Ceremony.
  • Yadav criticized the BJP’s rule in Uttar Pradesh on law and order, alleging that women and girls are unsafe where the party governs.
  • The Yogi Adityanath administration marked nine years by highlighting an integrated safety model using Mission Shakti, Anti-Romeo Squads, helplines and technology-backed policing.
  • Official briefings cited outcomes including a 33.92% drop in rape cases, a 12.96% decline in dowry deaths, a 98.90% disposal rate for women-related cases, and expanded women’s representation in police with a 20% reservation and over 44,000 serving officers.