Claim
Yesterday, Samajwadi Party workers depicted Akhilesh Yadav in the guise of Lord Krishna, and even then he held copies of the Constitution in both hands.
“कल अखिलेश यादव को सपा कार्यकर्ताओं ने भगवान कृष्ण के वेश में दिखाया। तब भी उनके दोनों हाथ में संविधान की कॉपी थी।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Multiple mainstream Indian outlets confirm that on 2026-07-01 (the day before the 2026-07-02 broadcast), SP Yuvjan Sabha workers in Varanasi released a birthday poster depicting Akhilesh Yadav in the guise of Lord Krishna holding a copy of the Constitution, which the SP framed as symbolizing his commitment to constitutional values. The core of the claim — the Krishna depiction with the Constitution, and the timing — is substantiated. The only unconfirmed detail is 'in both hands'; reports describe the Constitution 'in hand' without specifying, but this is a trivial embellishment that does not alter the substance.
Evidence
- https://www.aajtak.in/uttar-pradesh/story/akhilesh-yadav-birthday-sp-workers-portray-him-as-lord-krishna-bjp-demands-apology-lclnt-dskc-2591882-2026-07-01 AajTak report dated 2026-07-01: SP youth workers in Varanasi released a poster on Akhilesh Yadav's 53rd birthday depicting him as Lord Krishna holding a copy of the Constitution; BJP demanded an apology. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://navbharatlive.com/uttar-pradesh/varanasi/akhilesh-yadav-portrayed-as-lord-krishna-holding-the-constitution-in-birthday-poster-1832904.html Navbharat Live confirms the birthday poster showing the SP chief in the form of Shri Krishna with the Constitution in hand, sparking political controversy. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://apnlive.com/politics/akhilesh-yadav-lord-krishna-birthday-poster-bjp-apology/ APN Live: SP workers portrayed Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna in a birthday poster holding the Constitution; SP Yuvjan Sabha said it symbolizes his commitment to constitutional values; BJP demanded apology. ✓ reachable · archived