A fierce verbal exchange has erupted between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over the state's controversial use of bulldozers to demolish illegal structures linked to crime. Adityanath defended the bulldozer actions as necessary and courageous, dismissing Yadav's capability to manage such measures, while Yadav retorted that bulldozers lack intelligence and are operated via steering. Yadav has vowed that if the SP regains power in 2027, bulldozers will target Adityanath's stronghold of Gorakhpur. The Supreme Court has recently emphasized that demolitions must follow legal procedures, questioning the constitutionality of the bulldozer policy. This political rivalry intensifies as bye-elections approach, with both leaders trading barbs over governance and accountability. Yadav also criticized the government's handling of recent tragedies, such as a hotel fire in Lucknow, questioning the effectiveness of bulldozer politics in addressing real issues.