{
  "id": 10251464,
  "title": "Former BSP Minister, others join Congress in run-up to Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/former-bsp-minister-others-join-congress-in-run-up-to-uttar-pradesh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:57:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/former-bsp-minister-others-join-congress-in-run-up-to-uttar-pradesh-assembly-polls/article71516691.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A number of former political leaders from various parties, including the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), joined the Uttar Pradesh Congress on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This includes former State Minister Izhar-ul-Haq, former Lok Sabha candidate Naeem Ahmed, and others, signaling a surge of support for the Congress in the state. U.P. Congress president Ajay Rai welcomed these newcomers, highlighting their diverse backgrounds and strong support base within their respective communities. The Congress leaders claimed that the joining of these prominent figures indicates a shift in public sentiment, with the days of the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh seeming numbered. This development follows recent additions of other high-profile leaders from different parties, underscoring the growing momentum behind the Congress in the state. Congress officials expressed confidence in Rahul Gandhi's leadership, stating that the party's ideas resonate strongly with various social groups and communities in Uttar Pradesh.",
  "summary": "Former BSP Lok Sabha candidate, student leaders, grassroots politicians, and workers of social and political groups join Congress; party says this is proof the winds of change are blowing against the BJP in U.P.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former BSP leaders Izhar-ul-Haq and Naeem Ahmed join Congress ahead of Uttar Pradesh polls.",
    "Ajay Rai, U.P. Congress president, welcomes newcomers with diverse community support.",
    "Congress confident in Rahul Gandhi's leadership amid growing momentum in state."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Ashok challenges Congress to face fresh polls in States ruled by it if it does not believe EC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/ashok-challenges-congress-to-face-fresh-polls-in-states-ruled-by-it",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:25:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "BJP CMs join fight against Election Commission: ‘Congress, allies spreading lies, weakening democracy’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/bjp-cms-join-fight-against-election-commission-congress-allies",
        "published": "2026-09-27T17:05:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}