UP Minister alleges Akhilesh Yadav charges fees for photos and meetings
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has alleged that Samajwadi Party members are forced to pay large sums of money just to get an audience with Akhilesh Yadav. According to Rajbhar, party workers reported that they are asked to pay ₹5,000 for a picture with 'Bhaiya', while a handshake costs between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with no set price for scheduling a formal meeting. He further urged Akhilesh to quit treating party gatherings as a commercial venture.