Sharp rhetoric is usually seen in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, but sometimes such examples also come to light which show the maturity and political decorum of Indian democracy. One such incident was seen when Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav reacted to the technical fault in the helicopter of the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.

When journalists questioned Akhilesh Yadav about the technical fault in the helicopter of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, his answer was full of human sensitivities, rising above politics. Putting aside political rivalry, he wished for the good health of Keshav Maurya. Akhilesh Yadav said, “They should be healthy and such an incident should not happen to anyone. Because there is a machine and in that machine we all fly. We all walk. The machine should always be good.”

“We wanted to make respected Mayawati ji the Prime Minister.”
In these words of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, many political equations are being seen being made and spoiled. #SamajwadiParty #AkhileshYadav #mayawati #BSP #Politics pic.twitter.com/SvEHCGSTum

— Vivek K. Tripathi (@meevkt) March 7, 2026

example of political decorum

Journalist Vivek K on social media platform ‘X’. While sharing the video of this incident, Tripathi wrote, “There should be differences in politics, not personal differences. The reply of the SP chief is an excellent example of political decorum.” In this era of elections, where leaders do not shy away from making sharp and personal attacks on each other, Akhilesh Yadav’s statement showed that concern for each other’s life and humanity should be paramount.

quipped in a light-hearted manner

However, at the end of his serious statement, Akhilesh Yadav also made a small quip in his well-known witty style. “They should get a new helicopter… the new one has just arrived,” he said. The people present there started smiling at his comment.

This statement of Akhilesh Yadav is becoming increasingly viral on social media and people are appreciating his dignified and humane attitude. This incident reminds us that harmony and decorum can be maintained even in the midst of tough political conflict.