Uttar Pradesh leaders, including Yogi, Akhilesh and Mayawati, receive Rs 10 lakh bulletproof jackets before 2027 polls
Fifty-two politicians in Uttar Pradesh, among them chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP leader Mayawati, have been supplied with bulletproof jackets costing Rs 10 lakh each as election security measures.
In preparation for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh legislative elections, security officials have provided bullet-proof jackets to a cohort of 52 political leaders. Among the recipients are chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party head Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party founder Mayawati. Each jacket carries a price tag of Rs 10 lakh, underscoring the emphasis on personal protection for high-profile candidates.
The allocation was disclosed by the news agency ANI on Saturday. The initiative signals intensified security protocols as the state gears up for a contested electoral battle. No further details on the procurement process or distribution timeline were released.
Why it matters
The protective gear highlights heightened security concerns for top politicians ahead of a major state election.
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