Mayawati Turns 70: Yogi Adityanath And Akhilesh Yadav Extend Birthday Greetings

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati marked her 70th birthday on Tgursday, with greetings pouring in from across the political spectrum.

Among those who sent public wishes were Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, signalling a rare moment of courtesy in the state’s often combative politics.

What did CM Yogi Adityanath say?

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media to wish Mayawati good health and a long life. His message was brief but formal, reflecting the tradition of extending greetings on milestone occasions, even to political opponents.

बहुजन समाज पार्टी की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष, उत्तर प्रदेश की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री सुश्री मायावती जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई।

प्रभु श्री राम से आपके लिए दीर्घायु और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना है।@Mayawati

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 15, 2026

How did Akhilesh Yadav wish?

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also shared his wishes, congratulating the BSP supremo on her birthday and wishing her well. The gesture stood out given the long-standing rivalry between the SP and BSP, particularly in Uttar Pradesh’s Dalit and backward caste politics.

आदरणीय सुश्री मायावती जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक बधाई। उनको स्वस्थ, स्वतंत्र जीवन और सार्थक सक्रियता के लिए अनंत शुभकामनाएँ।

उन्होंने जीवन भर प्रभुत्वादियों के ख़िलाफ़ जाकर शोषित, वंचित, उत्पीड़ित, उपेक्षित व अपमानित समाज के मान-सम्मान और अधिकारों के लिए जो रात-दिन अनवरत संघर्ष…

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) January 15, 2026

What did Deputy CM say?

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also extended birthday greetings to Mayawati, wishing her good health and longevity.

बहुजन समाज पार्टी की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष एवं उत्तर प्रदेश की पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री सुश्री मायावती जी, आपको जन्मदिन की ह‍ार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!

ईश्वर से आपके उत्तम स्वास्थ्य एवं दीर्घायु की कामना करता हूं।@Mayawati pic.twitter.com/eGYsTl7bSu

— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) January 15, 2026

Why is Mayawati’s birthday politically significant?

Mayawati remains one of the most influential Dalit leaders in the country. A four-time chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, she has shaped state politics for decades. Her birthday is often seen as a moment for supporters to reaffirm loyalty and for rivals to acknowledge her role in public life.