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The Samajwadi Party strongly countered BJP state president Nitin Nabin's criticism linking SP with criminal elements, alleging instead that "mafias and goons" are associated with the BJP and are seen alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Samajwadi Party won five of 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the BJP secured six. SP leaders called the results a sign of changing public sentiment ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, highlighting victories in Varanasi

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar mocked the Congress over its poor performance in the MLC elections, saying EVMs must be "laughing" at the party's allegations. Referring to the Congress drawing a blank in Karnataka and BJP's gains in Uttar Pradesh, he argued that the problem lies in the opposition's politics, not in electronic voting machines.

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed several unhappy Samajwadi Party MLAs would join the BJP, with formalities expected Wednesday. He also alleged Akhilesh Yadav was concerned about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s growing support ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s scheduled Ayodhya visit has prompted local religious figures to urge him to visit the Ram Temple and seek blessings. Yadav is due to attend a religious programme on October 8, amid growing political activity before Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls

The Samajwadi Party criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva. The BJP also questioned his comments, while the Congress defended Reddy and accused the BJP of using religious issues for political gain.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will launch the party’s ‘PDA Yatra’ from Congress stronghold Raebareli on Thursday as part of preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a move drawing attention amid growing strains within the SP-Congress alliance.

BSP chief Mayawati criticised the Samajwadi Party’s ‘PDA Chariot’ ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, questioning its colour scheme and electoral strategy. She also accused the SP of shifting positions on social groups and highlighted BSP’s Ambedkarite ideology

  BSP chief Mayawati criticised the SP, Congress and other opposition parties for using blue symbols while allegedly retaining casteist and narrow-minded attitudes. She accused them of political opportunism, defended the BSP as the genuine Ambedkarite party and questioned Congress’s political prospects 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath predicted a comfortable BJP victory in the 2027 assembly polls, citing welfare beneficiaries and development. He highlighted religious tourism, investment, employment and strengthened recruitment laws, while attacking the previous Samajwadi Party government over alleged failures

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad criticised the reported selection process for the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, demanding High Court supervision. A search committee has shortlisted candidates amid plans to appoint the temple trust’s first CEO

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of failing to deliver on its promise of free bus travel for women on Raksha Bandhan, likening the alleged betrayal to Ravana’s deception. He shared videos of women struggling to find buses and seats, claiming the announcement was not implemented properly.

Dimple Yadav said young Samajwadi Party MPs were determined to join the Delhi CJP protest even without party permission. Calling the movement a “Sanjivani booti” for the country, she said it demonstrated the power of collective action against the BJP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party and Akhilesh Yadav, claiming voters will permanently reject the party in the next assembly elections. He highlighted welfare measures for mid-day meal cooks and development in government schools

The Enforcement Directorate searched 10 locations linked to jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, including Jauhar University and its trust, over alleged money laundering and diversion of government funds. The SP and Congress accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of political vendetta against Khan

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of worsening healthcare, inflation and corruption. He alleged public welfare services had deteriorated and said people were determined to vote the BJP out in the 2027 Assembly elections

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of previously disallowing the Kanwar Yatra. He asserted that his government ensured security for the pilgrimage, highlighting the participation of three crore devotees in recent days.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of creating an identity crisis in Mainpuri before 2017, highlighted his government's development and law-and-order record, and launched 111 projects worth ₹682 crore in the district

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeted the Centre following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET leak row. Opposition leaders credited student protests for the move, questioning why the decision took so long

Samajwadi Party leaders intensified protests against the proposed demolition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University buildings in Rampur. They submitted a memorandum to the President, alleging political vendetta and demanding legal recourse and an opportunity to rectify alleged building approval violations