Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the BJP's performance in the recent MLC elections, saying the ruling party would retain power in the state for a third consecutive term with a huge majority in 2027.

"Samajwadi Party should not daydream," Pathak said, asserting that the BJP had retained its seats and was fully engaged in preparations for the next Assembly elections.