The Bulletproof Class: A Glimpse into India's Electoral Security Measures In the lead up to the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, 52 top leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and BSP chief Mayawati, have been issued bulletproof jackets at an estimated cost of Rs 10 lakh each.
This move is part of a broader trend where Indian politicians are increasingly relying on elaborate security measures to safeguard themselves.
The allocation of such significant resources for individual protection raises questions about the prioritization of electoral safety over other pressing concerns.