AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad have joined forces under the Samajik Parivartan Morcha, naming Azad as their chief ministerial face. The coalition plans to field candidates across more than 200 assembly seats, combining their influence among marginalized demographics. Azad's outfit has already declared 87 candidates, including 38 Scheduled Caste, 29 Other Backward Class, 19 Muslim, and one Sikh contender. While targeting the ruling party, this new front poses a fresh challenge to the opposition alliance that previously unified these key demographics.
Key points
The coalition directly targets key demographics comprising an estimated 21 percent Dalit…: The coalition directly targets key demographics comprising an estimated 21 percent Dalit and 19 percent Muslim populations in the state.
The front capitalizes on the declining traditional support base of the Bahujan Samaj Part…: The front capitalizes on the declining traditional support base of the Bahujan Samaj Party to establish a new platform for disadvantaged groups.
The alliance could disrupt the consolidation of Muslim and Dalit voters previously held b…: The alliance could disrupt the consolidation of Muslim and Dalit voters previously held by the Samajwadi Party and Congress combine.
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The two leaders said the front aims to bring marginalised communities together and prevent the BJP from returning to power in the state for a third consecutive term.
The alliance brings two parties with different voter bases together: Azad Samaj Party, which focuses on Dalit and backward communities, and AIMIM, which mainly represents Muslim voters.
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"We have decided to form 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha'. I can say with confidence this will be a strong Morcha to stop the BJP from coming to power in UP for the third time," Owaisi said while addressing the media alongside Azad.
Owaisi also announced Azad as the alliance's chief ministerial face, saying the two parties would work together to implement their proposed changes in Uttar Pradesh.
"On behalf of our party, I would like to state that we are committed to making this 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' a success. It gives me great pleasure to announce that our brother, Chandrashekhar Azad, will be the Chief Ministerial candidate for…
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