With Mayawati and the Bahujan Samaj Party losing ground in Uttar Pradesh, major political parties including the BJP, Samajwadi Party, and Congress are intensifying efforts to secure the Dalit vote bank ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav interprets 'PD' in PDA as Pandits, expanding the party's voter base to include Brahmins, citing historical hardships faced by the community under the BJP government.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of appeasement politics and insulting Hindu faith by allegedly allowing namaz at Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya during their tenure. He criticized their past opposition to the Ram temple and Ayodhya's development.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of mocking Hindu faith amid Ram Temple embezzlement charges. An SIT found prima facie evidence of theft during donation counting, citing CCTV footage of personnel concealing cash.
BJP criticized Samajwadi Party for allegedly portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna during a havan, accusing them of mocking Hindus. This occurred amid the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya, where SP leaders questioned the UP government, while CM Yogi Adityanath attacked SP for its past actions against Ram devotees.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government of protecting 'big fish' after an FIR was registered against eight persons for alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A Supreme Court petition also seeks a CBI-monitored investigation into the allegations.
Six MPs have switched allegiance from Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena to Eknath Shinde's faction, strengthening the BJP-led NDA coalition. Shinde hailed the move as 'Operation Tiger' completion, while Thackeray's camp labeled the defectors 'traitors'. This follows similar defections in other parties and highlights the challenges posed by the anti-defection law.
Om Prakash Rajbhar, a UP minister and SBSP chief, claims the Samajwadi Party (SP) is heading for a split. He predicts Akhilesh Yadav will step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead the party, drawing parallels to Shiv Sena and Trinamool Congress. Rajbhar also alleged some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar attacked Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, accusing him of looking down on non-Yadav backward communities. Rajbhar reiterated his claim that the SP is heading for a split, with a 'real uncle' taking charge.
Multiple Indian opposition parties, including TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and AAP, are experiencing internal crises, potential splits, and mass defections. This trend, exacerbated by loopholes in the anti-defection law, is reshaping the political landscape and impacting the ruling alliance's parliamentary strength.
BJP leaders and ally Om Prakash Rajbhar claim significant unrest within the Samajwadi Party (SP), with Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya asserting multiple SP MPs are ready to leave. Rajbhar alleges a rebel faction will emerge, fueled by an incident at the SP office, and advises Akhilesh Yadav to focus on saving his MPs rather than social media.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims the Samajwadi Party (SP) is set for a split, citing internal dissent and past corruption allegations. The SP denies the claims, calling them a diversionary tactic ahead of the 2027 elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims a major political realignment and internal split are imminent within the Samajwadi Party, citing corruption allegations and a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned derogatory social media comments against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter, stating such remarks are unacceptable and directed police to take action. He urged Yadav to ensure his party workers also exercise restraint in their language.
The INDIA bloc, an opposition alliance, met to "reset" its anti-BJP strategy with a five-point truce plan. However, the article argues that the alliance failed to address the fundamental fault line of political rivalry between allies at the state level, which has historically led to its collapse. Key examples include Congress vs. Samajwadi Party in Madhya Pradesh, Congress vs. AAP in Delhi and Haryana, Congress vs. TMC in West Bengal, and Congress vs. Left in Kerala. The article questions whether the Congress, despite having an upper hand, will be willing to compromise on seats to maintain unity.
The Allahabad High Court suspended Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal's administrative and financial powers for failing to administer the oath of office to an elected SP corporator for five months, despite court orders.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav stated that alliances will continue in future elections with a focus on 'victory not seats'. He emphasized the party's experience in coalition politics and ensuring mutual benefits for partners, aiming to strengthen opposition unity.
Rampur court sentences Azam Khan to 2 years imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for derogatory remarks against officials during 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. Conviction based on eyewitnesses and video evidence.
Police investigate the death of Prateek Yadav, brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, found unconscious at BJP leader Aparna Yadav's Lucknow residence.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mourns the death of his younger step brother Prateek Yadav, describing him as a hardworking, health-conscious young man who sought independence through his own efforts.
An FIR is filed against Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath, have strongly condemned the comments, calling them an insult to democratic values and demanding action from SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
In a strategic move ahead of upcoming polls, the BJP expanded its Yogi cabinet, inducting six new ministers. The reshuffle heavily favors backward and Dalit communities, aiming to counter the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' narrative. This expansion, the second and likely last, brings the ministry to its maximum strength, balancing caste and regional representation.
