The Janvadi Party (Socialist) announced its decision to sever ties with the Samajwadi Party on Saturday, citing differences over the distribution of seats as the primary reason for the dissolution of the alliance. Sanjay Chauhan, the founder and national president of the Janvadi Party (Socialist), confirmed the decision, asserting that the dispute between the two parties had led to the breakdown of their partnership.
This development follows shortly after the Samajwadi Party’s split with the Kurmi OBC-based Apna Dal (Kamerawadi). With the dissolution of its alliance with the Samajwadi Party, the Janvadi Party now has the autonomy to declare its candidates for 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
Notably, the Janvadi Party has a limited presence in Uttar Pradesh, lacking a substantial mass base and currently without a single MLA in the state assembly. Despite contesting elections in alliance with the Samajwadi Party in 2022, the Janvadi Party failed to secure any seats.
In response to media inquiries, SP president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav confirmed the dissolution of the alliance with Apna Dal (Kameravadi) for the upcoming general elections in 2024. The Apna Dal (K) had previously announced its intention to field candidates for three Lok Sabha seats in eastern UP.
Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party recently unveiled six additional nominees for the upcoming general elections, including a candidate for Mirzapur, a seat claimed by the Apna Dal (K).
The Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled to be held across seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with the counting of votes slated for June 4. In the 2019 elections, the BJP emerged victorious with 303 seats, securing a significant vote share of 50%.
The recent discord between political parties in Uttar Pradesh underscores the shifting dynamics and alliances ahead of the crucial elections. With the Janvadi Party (Socialist) opting to contest independently and the Samajwadi Party recalibrating its alliances, the electoral landscape in the state is poised for further transformations.
