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Yogi Govt's Big Security Plan Before UP Polls, Bulletproof Jackets for Akhilesh, Mayawati, 42 Others: Sources

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UP government has planned bulletproof jackets for 44 prominent leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, ahead of the Assembly elections, as per sources. Around Rs 10 lakh worth of jackets have reportedly been purchased for leaders with Y to Z+ security cover.

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Bulletproof jackets have been purchased for 52 politicians and dignitaries in Lucknow. These include Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, SP President Akhilesh Yadav, and BSP chief Mayawati. The jackets will be distributed in two phases, with the first phase providing eight and the second phase providing 44 other leaders, according to their security category.

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UP Election 2027 Bulletproof Jackets: The Yogi government has taken a major step to ensure the security of politicians ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Preparations are underway to provide bulletproof jackets worth approximately ₹10 lakh each to 52 prominent leaders, including Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav and BSP supremo Mayawati.

·India
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The Yogi Adityanath government has taken a major step regarding the security of political leaders. The Yogi government is providing bulletproof jackets to several prominent leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati. This precautionary measure is being taken for security reasons.

The Yogi government has provided bulletproof jackets to 44 leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, ahead of the assembly elections. Furthermore, 11 cabinet ministers have received them. Cabinet ministers Sanjay Nishad and Nand Gopal Nandi have already received the jackets. The cost of the jackets is reportedly 10 lakh rupees. Speaking to Bhaskar on Friday, Sanjay Nishad said he doesn't know how to wear a bulletproof jacket and hasn't eve…

·Bhopal, India
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Friday, August 21, 2026.
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