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If SP government is formed in UP, there will be a government holiday on 16th August, Akhilesh Yadav's big announcement
Sandy Verma | August 17, 2026 4:24 AM CST

UP Politics: Even before the assembly elections, the round of promises and political messages has intensified in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. During a press conference, the SP President said that when his government comes to power, just as August 15 is a government holiday on the occasion of Independence Day, similarly August 16 will be a holiday on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Rani Avantibai Lodhi. He clarified that this decision will not be limited to holidays only, but various programs and festivals will also be organized by the government in the honor of Rani Avantibai Lodhi.

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Promise to give political respect to Lodhi community

During this, Akhilesh Yadav also talked about giving political representation and respect to the Lodhi community. He said that to build trust in any society, it is necessary for it to get proper respect and place at the political and social level. The SP president claimed that his party will work towards advancing the people of Lodhi community and giving them adequate representation on the political platform.

BJP government also targeted

In the press conference, Akhilesh Yadav also attacked the BJP government at the Center and Uttar Pradesh. Taking aim at the 'double engine' government, he said that the people in power have great confidence in their power, but the youth have forced the government to step back by showing their strength on many occasions. He said that the new generation is rapidly bringing changes in the politics of the country and the state and the role of youth is going to become more important in the coming times.

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political message before elections

Akhilesh Yadav's announcement of government holiday on August 16 has come at a time when political activities regarding the assembly elections are intensifying in Uttar Pradesh. It is believed that by celebrating the birth anniversary of Rani Avantibai Lodhi at the government level and announcing political respect for the Lodhi community, SP has tried to convey its message to an important social section.

Now the reaction of other political parties including BJP on this announcement is awaited. Also, it will be interesting to see how the Lodhi community and the people of the state take this promise of SP in the election environment.


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