Akhilesh Yadav’s big bet, Naseemuddin Siddiqui joins SP, will the political equation change in Western UP:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The political chessboard has started to be laid before the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav Former veteran leader of BSP and considered a strong Muslim face Naseemuddin Siddiqui A big masterstroke has been played by including K.K. in the party. Naseemuddin Siddiqui and his wife in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav at SP headquarters in Lucknow. Husna Siddiqui Took membership of Samajwadi Party.

Siddiqui, who was the ‘pillar’ of BSP, is now riding a ‘cycle’

Naseemuddin Siddiqui was once considered Mayawati’s most trusted commander and the most powerful Muslim leader of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He had joined Congress after his expulsion from BSP, but now he has expressed confidence in Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA’ (Backward, Dalit, Minority) formula. Along with him, a large number of his supporters have also joined the Samajwadi Party.

SP’s strength will increase in Western UP and Bundelkhand

Political experts believe that Naseemuddin Siddiqui’s entry into SP can be beneficial for the party in many ways:

Muslim Vote Bank: Siddiqui is considered to have a good influence among the Muslim voters of Western Uttar Pradesh and Bundelkhand.

Organizational Experience: Having been in BSP for decades, he has deep experience in building the organization up to the booth level.

Shock to BSP: The inclination of Mayawati’s old associates towards SP can become a cause of concern for BSP.

What did Akhilesh Yadav say?

Welcoming Naseemuddin Siddiqui, Akhilesh Yadav said, “The clan of the Samajwadi Party is continuously growing. The arrival of an experienced leader like Naseemuddin ji will not only strengthen the party, but we will fight the battle for social justice with more strength.” He indicated that many more big faces may join SP in the coming days.

Naseemuddin Siddiqui’s statement

After joining SP, Siddiqui said, “Today there is a need to save the country and the state from the politics of hatred. Akhilesh Yadav is the only leader who is doing politics of development and brotherhood. I and my supporters will work with full devotion to make SP win.”