UP: Akhilesh Yadav met with democracy fighters and said that if the government is formed, they will be given a monthly honorarium of ₹51,000.

UP: Akhilesh Yadav meets with democracy activists, says government will provide an honorarium of ₹51,000 per month. Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government in Gorakhpur over waterlogging and alleged corruption issues. He claimed that a youth who filmed the corruption was charged under the Goonda Act. During his meeting with democracy activists, Akhilesh promised to increase the honorarium, provide free treatment, and facilitate travel arrangements.