LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday claimed that a "major political realignment" is unfolding within the Samajwadi Party (SP) and alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party is headed for an internal split, news agency ANI reported.
Rajbhar said political developments in UP have now taken centre stage ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
According to ANI, Rajbhar alleged that people join political parties based on personal interests while making remarks about alleged outreach involving Samajwadi Party leaders.
"Only when someone is ready to be bought, people will buy them. Don't keep your attention only on Maharashtra; it is UP's number now," Rajbhar said.
Referring to a purported letter allegedly written by SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav to Union home minister Amit Shah, Rajbhar said it raised serious political questions and sought clarification.
"Didn't you see that Ram Gopal ji has given a letter to Amit Shah ji and told him that these are the names, call them and take them with you, but keep us safe. Ram Gopal ji should tell what he wrote in his letter," he said.
He also linked the issue to past corruption allegations involving SP leaders. "CBI has named Akhilesh ji in a mining-related case. Did anyone go to jail in the Gomti Riverfront case?" Rajbhar added.
Earlier, in a post on X, Rajbhar stepped up his attack, claiming that the Samajwadi Party was headed for a major split and alleging that the party was under pressure due to corruption cases.
"A major split is going to happen in the Samajwadi Party. Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji. Everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who the mastermind behind the mining scam and Gomti River Front scam is. As the noose tightens, the SP is getting anxious. Forget Maharashtra and Bengal, the entire SP is sitting ready to join the BJP," he posted.
(With inputs from ANI)
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