Claim
For Akhilesh Yadav's birthday he was depicted as Lord Krishna with a copy of the Constitution, and earlier, on Rahul Gandhi's birthday, Rahul was similarly depicted as Lord Parshuram holding the Constitution.
“अखिलेश जी का जन्मदिन है तो उसको उनको वासुदेव कृष्ण का रूप बना दिया गया है और उनके हाथ में संविधान की कॉपी दिखा दी गई है... और उससे पहले राहुल जी का जन्मदिन था तो उनको भी भगवान परशुराम दिखा दिया गया। उनके हाथ में भी संविधान की कॉपी दिखा दी गई।”▶ Watch source segment
Rationale
Both events are independently documented. On July 1, 2026, Samajwadi Party workers in Varanasi displayed a birthday poster showing Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna holding a copy of the Constitution. Earlier, on June 19, 2026, Varanasi Youth Congress workers depicted Rahul Gandhi as Lord Parshuram holding an axe and a copy of the Constitution during his birthday celebrations. Both parallel depictions—each with the Constitution and each drawing BJP criticism—match the anchor's claim.
Evidence
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/on-akhileshs-birthday-samajwadi-party-workers-portray-him-as-lord-krishna-bjp-demands-apology-4058604 On Akhilesh Yadav's birthday (July 1, 2026), SP Yuvjan Sabha workers in Varanasi unveiled a poster portraying him as Lord Krishna holding a copy of the Constitution; SP leader said it symbolised his commitment to upholding the Constitution; BJP demanded an apology. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://apnlive.com/politics/akhilesh-yadav-lord-krishna-birthday-poster-bjp-apology/ Confirms Akhilesh Yadav depicted as Lord Krishna in a birthday poster with the Constitution, prompting BJP criticism. ✓ reachable · archived
- https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-rahul-gandhi-worshipped-as-lord-parashurama-sparks-row-congress-workers-pour-milk-on-poster-watch-video-3213739 On Rahul Gandhi's 56th birthday (June 19, 2026), Varanasi Youth Congress performed puja on a poster depicting him as Lord Parshuram holding an axe and a copy of the Constitution. ✗ unreachable · HTTP 403
- https://thefederal.com/category/news/rahul-gandhi-birthday-celebrations-parashuram-varanasi-congress-controversy-bjp-247305 Confirms Rahul Gandhi depicted as Lord Parashuram in Varanasi birthday celebrations, holding the Constitution, sparking BJP backlash. ✓ reachable · archived