SP chief Akhilesh Yadav reacted to UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s remarks on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over violence in Murshidabad, saying, "Whenever he speaks...his eyes are closed...that's why UP has become zero...and soon he too will become zero." CM Yogi had said, "Those who respond to stick won’t listen to words," accusing Mamata of calling rioters "messengers of peace".