'We'll be kingmakers in UP polls': Azad bets big on tie-up with Owaisi
Chandrashekhar Azad has formed a political alliance with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi, aiming to bolster Dalit-Muslim unity ahead of Uttar Pradesh's upcoming elections. The partnership seeks to propose a Dalit chief ministerial candidate, challenging the BJP's polarization tactics. Their agenda emphasizes reforms in education and rural development for disadvantaged communities. A significant rally is…
Chandrashekhar Azad, former Nagina MP and leader of Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram), has formed an alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. The purpose of this partnership is to unite Dalit and Muslim communities in Uttar Pradesh (UP) elections, aiming to become kingmakers in the state. Azad cites the 2011 Census, estimating a combined population of 45% for Scheduled Castes and Muslims, which is enough to influence 275 of UP's 403 seats.
He denies being a "vote cutter," but insists that their unity will make the SP repeat its performance in western UP. The alliance took 15 days of negotiations to form, with Azad accusing senior opposition leaders of relying on their own strength despite failing to gain power since 2017. The alliance's agenda includes free education up to Class 12, improving government schools, and filling vacant positions with government employees who will send their children to government schools.
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- Owaisi's AIMIM, Chandrashekhar Azad's party announce alliance for 2027 UP polls timesofindia.indiatimes.com
