Posters targeting Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav appeared across Uttar Pradesh. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of inciting communal sentiments with these displays. Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar defended the posters as appropriate responses. Samajwadi Party workers removed the controversial hoardings in several locations. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify those responsible for the posters.
