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Akhilesh may step down as party chief, SP leaders in touch with BJP: UP minister
Published 20 June 2026 ยท politics
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a major internal shake-up within the Samajwadi Party, suggesting Akhilesh Yadav might step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a major internal shake-up within the Samajwadi Party, suggesting Akhilesh Yadav might step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead. Rajbhar alleges some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP, hinting at a potential split. He also criticized SP leaders' stance on the Ram temple and challenged Akhilesh and Shivpal to contest against him.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 8:15 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 9:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a major internal shake-up within the Samajwadi Party, suggesting Akhilesh Yadav might step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead.
Rajbhar alleges some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP, hinting at a potential split.
He also criticized SP leaders' stance on the Ram temple and challenged Akhilesh and Shivpal to contest against him.