NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday ruled out any change in his party's existing alliance arrangements, saying it would continue to work with its current partners even as AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad joined hands to form a new front ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.Calling the SP's alliance with INDIA bloc partners a "permanent alliance", Akhilesh also took a swipe at the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha, suggesting that its leaders should establish a sustained political presence in Uttar Pradesh rather than make appearances during election season."The election date will be announced before January 10. We are moving forward in collaboration with our previous alliance partners," Akhilesh said at a press conference."In fact, I would suggest that they establish a permanent presence here; it would foster better coordination and facilitate ongoing dialogue," he added.Akhilesh said SP and its INDIA bloc partners were already working at the booth level to take on the BJP."We, the samajwadis, will unite to take on the BJP, work to remove it from power,…
'Many visitors appear during poll season': Akhilesh dismisses Owaisi-Azad front in UP
In short
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav affirmed that his existing political coalition is a permanent alliance that will not be altered for the upcoming state polls. The remarks were made in response to the Samajik Parivartan Morcha, a front formed by Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandra Shekhar Azad aimed at representing marginalised communities. Yadav advised these leaders to maintain a continuous presence in the state to observe the ruling government's actions instead of surfacing only around election cycles. Furthermore, Yadav revealed that the official dates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections are anticipated to be announced before January 10.
Key points
- The Samajwadi Party will contest the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls solely alongside its ex…: The Samajwadi Party will contest the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls solely alongside its existing INDIA bloc partners.
- Leaders of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha have invited other opposition parties to join th…: Leaders of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha have invited other opposition parties to join their alliance against the BJP.
- The official schedule for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections is expected to be released…: The official schedule for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections is expected to be released before January 10.