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Akhilesh Yadav visits BJP MLA injured during protest over women's reservation; urges harmony
On April 28, 2026, Akhilesh Yadav visited Medanta Hospital in Lucknow to inquire about BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal’s health, days after she sustained burn injuries during a protest to burn his effigy. The injuries occurred on April 25, 2026, when she attempted to set Yadav’s effigy on fire during the protest. Yadav later posted on X calling for harmony and saying he does not want flames of discord in society.
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Demonstrates cross-party outreach following a protest-related injury and highlights calls for social harmony in a tense political moment.
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Akhilesh Yadav visits Medanta Hospital to inquire about BJP MLA's health
April 28, 2026
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav visited Medanta Hospital in Lucknow to inquire about the health of BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal and met her and her family. He posted on X: "We do not want flames of discord in society, but harmony and goodwill. Our positive political tradition has taught us this."
Anupama Jaiswal sustains burn injuries during protest
April 25, 2026
Anupama Jaiswal, BJP MLA from Bahraich, sustained burn injuries on Saturday while attempting to set Akhilesh Yadav's effigy on fire during a protest over women's reservation issue.