'No Guts': Himanta Biswa Sarma Slams Akhilesh Yadav Ahead of 2027 UP Polls
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Akhilesh Yadav lacks the guts to contest the 2027 UP Assembly elections during a visit to Ayodhya.
In a bold political maneuver, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has openly questioned the courage of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. During a visit to the holy city of Ayodhya on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Sarma launched a blistering attack on the SP leader, suggesting he is hesitant to face the electorate in the upcoming Himanta Biswa Sarma Akhilesh Yadav political showdown during the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Blessings in Ayodhya, Fire in Politics
The Assam CM's remarks came shortly after he offered prayers at the Ram Mandir. While his visit was primarily to seek divine blessings for the security and development of Assam, Sarma did not miss the opportunity to pivot toward the volatile political landscape of Uttar Pradesh.
Addressing the media, Sarma claimed that Akhilesh Yadav "has no guts" to contest the 2027 elections, asserting that the SP chief lacks the resolve to engage in a direct electoral battle within the state.
BJP's Unified Front in Uttar Pradesh
Sarma is not the only BJP leader projecting confidence. The rhetoric from the ruling party suggests a coordinated effort to demoralize the opposition well ahead of the polls. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, speaking from Prayagraj, reinforced this stance with an even more aggressive prediction.
Maurya claimed that the Samajwadi Party is headed for a total collapse, stating they would be "checkmated on all fronts." He specifically pointed toward two major milestones:
- The 2026 Legislative Council outcomes.
- The 2027 Assembly elections.
In a striking claim, Maurya insisted that the BJP's grip on power in Uttar Pradesh is so firm that the party would remain in control until 2047.
A Pattern of Challenges
This latest attack by the Assam CM follows a similar trend set by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In previous statements, Adityanath had dared Akhilesh Yadav to step up and contest the upcoming assembly elections directly from the Ayodhya constituency, a challenge that has yet to be accepted.
As the BJP continues to consolidate its position, the public questioning of Akhilesh Yadav's "courage" marks a strategic escalation in the psychological warfare leading up to one of India's most consequential state elections.