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52 UP Leaders Get Bulletproof Jackets Ahead of 2027 Polls

52 UP Leaders Get Bulletproof Jackets Ahead of 2027 Polls
52 Leaders, Including CM Yogi, Akhilesh Yadav Get Bulletproof Jackets Ahead of Assembly Polls 2027: Sources · republicworld.com

Security officials have reportedly given special protective jackets to 52 leaders in Uttar Pradesh.

The jackets are meant to help protect them before the 2027 state election.

The reported recipients include Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.

Eleven state ministers are also included.

Eight leaders received jackets first, and 44 received them later.

Each jacket reportedly costs about Rs 10 lakh.

Another 98 leaders and prominent people are expected to receive different types of security.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is also organizing its election team and focusing on representation for OBC and minority communities.

Key facts

Bulletproof jacket recipients
52 leaders
Issuance phases
8 leaders in the first phase and 44 in the second
Approximate cost per jacket
Rs 10 lakh
Named recipients
Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati
Ministers included
11 state government ministers
Additional security recipients
98 leaders and prominent individuals
Bharatiya Janata Party appointments
Vinod Tawde was appointed state in-charge and Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel co-in-charge

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