Akhilesh Yadav responds to U.P. Minister’s claims on major split in Samajwadi Party
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party is facing a major split and that members are preparing to join the BJP. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed the allegations as political theater.
Why it matters
This reflects the volatile political landscape in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections and the ongoing power struggle between the ruling NDA and opposition parties.
Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) claimed that a major split was likely in the Samajwadi Party and that several SP leaders were ready to join the BJP.
The article presents claims from both the ruling party minister and the opposition leader, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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