Samajwadi Party makeover to ‘M’ factor: Why Akhilesh is leaning on Dimple for UP elections
Dimple Yadav, wife of Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, is gaining prominence in the party. For years, she kept a low profile, serving as an MP for 14 years (since 2012, in four terms) and acting as the eyes and ears of her husband. However, recently, she has become more vocal, attending protests, speaking in the Lok Sabha, and engaging with media.
Her role as an image-softener for the party is becoming increasingly important, especially as the SP seeks to expand its base beyond its traditional Muslim and Yadav voter base. Akhilesh has added "Pandits" to his "PDA" (Pichda, Dalit and Alpasankhyak) strategy, aiming to create a diverse coalition of support in the upcoming 2027 UP elections.
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