A video featuring Akhilesh Yadav, the President of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has circulated on social media, where he appears to advocate for cow-based products. This video, shared by users including an Instagram account, is misleadingly claimed to show Yadav promoting such products.
According to Vishvas News, the video is an incomplete segment from a press conference held on October 15, 2025, in Lucknow. During the event, Yadav responded to a journalist’s query about the Yogi government’s cow tourism initiative. He stated, “Cow tourism has to be done. Serve the cow. Worship the cow. Eat cow products. We have no objection to that. At least save Uttar Pradesh from bulls,” while criticizing the current government.
The SP’s official social media also streamed this conference live. A comprehensive review of the full video reveals Yadav’s critical remarks aimed at the Yogi government, addressing issues of bull attacks and advocating for cow-based consumption under specific context.
This has prompted clarification from Dr. Ashutosh Verma, the national spokesperson for the SP, who labeled the circulated video as doctored.
- Why it matters: Misleading information can influence public perception and political discourse. Understanding the context of statements made by public figures is crucial for informed citizenry.
- The latest: The full press conference video, available on SP’s platforms, provides clarity on Yadav’s statements and counters the misleading claims.
Source: https://www.vishvasnews.com/english/politics/fact-check-clipped-video-of-akhilesh-yadav-criticising-yogi-government-goes-viral-with-false-claim/
Source: https://www.vishvasnews.com/english/politics/fact-check-clipped-video-of-akhilesh-yadav-criticising-yogi-government-goes-viral-with-false-claim/