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Akhilesh Yadav, President of the Samajwadi Party, is protesting the potential commercialization of Janeshwar Mishra Park in Lucknow by the BJP government. He claims the park, a vital ecological asset, is being converted into a private venue for large-scale weddings and events (“Janeshwar Greens”), starting January 15, 2026. He urges Lucknow residents to start a civil society movement to oppose this, fearing it will lead to garbage, filth, and loss of green space for residents and eventually spread to parks across Uttar Pradesh.

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Lucknow Park Faces Commercialization, Sparking Outrage

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – November 30, 2025 – A controversy is brewing in Lucknow as the Samajwadi Party (SP) alleges plans to commercialize the expansive Janeshwar Mishra Park. SP President Akhilesh Yadav is leading the charge against the move, accusing the BJP government of prioritizing private revenue generation over public access to green space.

Yadav’s concerns stem from promotional material for a proposed venue called “Janeshwar Greens,” advertising large event lawns, guest capacity and dedicated parking within the park. The venue is scheduled to start January 15, 2026. He argues that opening the park for large-scale private weddings and events will deprive local residents of clean air and a valuable ecological asset.

“Local residents will be left with nothing but the accumulated garbage, filth, and the stench of leftovers after these events,” Yadav stated.

He is calling on Lucknow residents to launch a civil society movement to oppose the alleged commercialization, fearing the BJP government will dismiss the concerns as politically motivated if raised by SP alone. Yadav warns that this is just the beginning, and soon parks throughout Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh will fall victim to BJP greed and contractors.

Janeshwar Mishra Park, a 376-acre urban park, is one of the largest in Asia and a significant green space for the city of Lucknow. The park was opened in 2014 and named for Janeshwar Mishra. The controversy raises questions about the balance between public amenities and private enterprise in urban development.

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