India • October 27, 2026

Akhilesh Yadav says he needs a chair, not a throne, to serve people

Akhilesh Yadav says he needs a chair, not a throne, to serve people

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Akhilesh Yadav drew a distinction between seeking a “gaddi” and seeking a chair, saying a chair was needed to serve the public.

“I am not some saint or ascetic who needs a gaddi; I need a chair,” Yadav said.

He added that the “gaddi” was for those who wanted it, while a chair was needed to serve the people and work for the public.

Yadav referred to the people seated there while stressing that the purpose of holding a chair was public service.