Shivpal Singh Yadav, the national general secretary of the Samajwadi Party, delivered a strong critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments at both the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh during an event in Ratanpur village, Kanpur. He labeled the BJP as a “bundle of lies” and accused it of large-scale misuse of public funds, stating that public money is being looted. Yadav emphasized that inflation has severely impacted the common citizen, creating a situation reminiscent of an undeclared Emergency. He expressed disappointment over the government's failure to provide adequate electricity, claiming many areas receive less than eight hours of power daily while tariffs continue to rise. Furthermore, he pointed out the struggles faced by farmers in accessing essential resources like seeds and fertilizers. Yadav warned that if the Samajwadi Party regains power, officials who harass the public will be held accountable. He called on supporters to raise their hands in a pledge to remove the BJP from power in the 2027 assembly elections, reiterating his accusations of irregularities in budget spending and rising costs of living.