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Akhilesh Yadav likely to withhold tickets from Muslim leaders, Owaisi to contest alone
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:01 AM
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Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is expected to deny election tickets to several Muslim leaders, prompting Asaduddin Owaisi to field his own candidates without forming an alliance, targeting about 200 seats.
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is reportedly considering a refusal to grant election tickets to a number of Muslim leaders ahead of the upcoming polls. Sources close to the party say the decision reflects internal calculations about candidate selection and constituency dynamics.
In response, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has announced that his party will field its own candidates across the state, explicitly ruling out any alliance with the Samajwadi Party. Owaisi's strategy focuses on contesting roughly 200 seats, aiming to consolidate the Muslim vote base independently.
Political analysts note that the move could reshape the electoral equation in Uttar Pradesh, where both parties traditionally vie for similar voter segments. The absence of a formal tie‑up may lead to a split in the Muslim electorate, potentially benefiting rival parties.
Both leaders are expected to finalize their candidate lists in the coming weeks as the election schedule tightens. The developments underscore the growing complexity of coalition politics ahead of the state assembly elections.
In response, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has announced that his party will field its own candidates across the state, explicitly ruling out any alliance with the Samajwadi Party. Owaisi's strategy focuses on contesting roughly 200 seats, aiming to consolidate the Muslim vote base independently.
Political analysts note that the move could reshape the electoral equation in Uttar Pradesh, where both parties traditionally vie for similar voter segments. The absence of a formal tie‑up may lead to a split in the Muslim electorate, potentially benefiting rival parties.
Both leaders are expected to finalize their candidate lists in the coming weeks as the election schedule tightens. The developments underscore the growing complexity of coalition politics ahead of the state assembly elections.