Dalits will pull the rug out from under the BJP’s feet, says Samajwadi Party chief at rally
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a campaign in Uttar Pradesh focusing on protecting the Constitution and Dalit rights. He criticized the BJP's electoral strategies and emphasized the importance of voter vigilance ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
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This highlights the shifting political alliances and mobilization strategies targeting the SC/ST vote bank in India's most populous state.
Ghaziabad Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav coined a fresh slogan on Sunday, “Save vote, save constitution,” as he promised to establish the rule of law and social justice if voted into power in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh State Assembly elections slated for 2027. Responding to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks about a drop in Hindu votes, the party president urged workers to stay vigilant against “vote ki hera pheri (electoral manipulation)” in the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR). Questioning the need for the SSR, he claimed the BJP was afraid because Dalits had successfully registered their votes and Muslims had safeguarded theirs during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). “They realise they have begun losing the battle of votes,” said Mr. Yadav, referring to the party’s gains in Lok Sabha polls. Questioning Mr.
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