By our Political Correspondent – Huzaifa Ansari | Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
On a crisp October morning, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav arrived in Ghazipur, radiating the confidence of a leader who knows how to balance political symbolism with strategy. His visit, marked by both emotion and message, reflected the Samajwadi Party’s evolving roadmap as Uttar Pradesh heads toward another politically charged phase.
Akhilesh Yadav, accompanied by senior party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, landed by helicopter at Saidpur to attend a legislator’s wedding, an event that doubled as a powerful display of grassroots connect. The crowd that gathered at the Ramkaran P.G. College helipad in Sidhouna was charged with excitement as chants of “Akhilesh bhaiya zindabad!” echoed across the field. Soon after, the SP chief paid floral tribute at the statue of the late Ramkaran “Dada,” revered as the “Gandhi of Purvanchal.”
The gesture, though symbolic, was deeply resonant, signaling Akhilesh’s intent to reclaim the emotional and social landscape of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Speaking briefly to the media, Akhilesh reiterated his party’s commitment to the “PDA” (Pichhda, Dalit, Alp-sankhyak) formula, calling it the true voice of inclusive politics. He emphasized the need to protect the dignity and rights of marginalized communities, echoing the legacy of his late father, Mulayam Singh Yadav.
In the afternoon, his political focus shifted beyond Uttar Pradesh’s borders. Responding to questions about the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections, Akhilesh delivered a sharp critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying, “Nitish Kumar is only a groom for BJP’s election drama, they will never let him become Chief Minister.” He predicted a change in Bihar’s political tide, asserting that Tejashwi Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) would emerge as the next Chief Minister.
Akhilesh’s remarks underscored his ambition to project the Samajwadi Party as an active voice within the broader INDIA bloc, capable of influencing political discourse even beyond Uttar Pradesh. As the sun dipped over Ghazipur’s farmlands, Akhilesh Yadav’s visit concluded, but the message was loud and clear. Through a blend of emotional outreach and strategic positioning, the SP chief reaffirmed that his politics remains people-centric, grounded in respect, and ready for a renewed battle in the heartland.
