UP 2027 Battle: Yogi's Missing Hindu Voters Pitch vs Akhilesh's Counterattack | News18

Nov 14, 2026

Uttar Pradesh's political battle for 2027 is heating up as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath puts the issue of allegedly missing Hindu voters at the centre of his campaign narrative.Yogi has claimed that 1.27 crore Hindu voters are missing from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), while Muslim voter numbers have increased by 1.65%. Akhilesh Yadav has challenged the BJP's claims, accusing it of trying to create fear and alleging a plan to bring outsiders into UP's electoral rolls.The BJP is now preparing a voter-enrolment drive, with a target of restoring eligible names ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Is Yogi sharpening the Hindutva pitch to consolidate the Hindu vote? Can Akhilesh counter it with his PDA strategy? And who will set the agenda for UP 2027? n18oc_super-saturday-debaten18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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