Akhilesh Yadav’s Shampoo Jibe Ignites #ShampooPolitics and GST Debate

A seemingly lighthearted comment made by Akhilesh Yadav, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, regarding a video of Yogi Adityanath and a shampoo bottle has unexpectedly sparked a wave of online discussion and criticism. The incident, taking place in Gorakhpur, quickly became viral under the hashtag #ShampooPolitics.

Yadav’s Jab and the Birth of #ShampooPolitics

Yadav’s quip, questioning the Chief Minister’s need for shampoo, was seen by some as a playful jab at Adityanath. Others interpreted it as a more pointed critique, tying it into larger economic concerns.

GST Criticism Adds Fuel to the Fire

Yadav used the opportunity to raise concerns over the Union government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) policies, suggesting a link between such policies and everyday items like shampoo. This quickly added fuel to the already trending #ShampooPolitics hashtag.