New Alliance Forms to Challenge BJP in Uttar Pradesh Elections

Lucknow, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Chandrashekhar Azad’s Azad Samaj Party and Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM have officially announced a new coalition called the “Social Change Front” for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The alliance, formed on November 12, 2026, has declared Azad as its chief ministerial candidate.

During a press conference, Azad emphasized that this initiative is not merely a “third front” but rather a “Social Change Front.” He stated, “This is not a third front; in reality, it is the first front.”

Azad claimed the coalition would serve as a powerful platform for the marginalized and oppressed communities in the state. He indirectly criticized Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stating that those without political power in Uttar Pradesh, despite being a significant portion of the population, are facing oppression, including police encounters and the demolition of their homes.

He highlighted the failures of those in power, saying, “Those who promised to bring marginalized communities into the mainstream have reached positions of power but have done nothing for them. While governments have changed and numerous announcements have been made, the Bahujan Samaj still lacks access to basic facilities like better schools and hospitals.”

The Azad Samaj Party leader pointed out the struggles of parents who have worked hard to educate their children, only to see them face unemployment. He criticized the government’s harsh treatment of those who dare to speak up for their rights, noting that they often face legal repercussions and police brutality.

Azad also referenced a directive from the Yogi government, which states that individuals associated with organizations advocating violent changes to the social order would be deemed ineligible for government jobs.

He lamented, “The truth is that we do not receive justice in life or after death.” He also took aim at the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, stating that many had promised to remove the BJP from power but failed to do so despite multiple elections.

Owaisi expressed confidence in the coalition’s potential, stating, “I can say with certainty that this will prove to be a strong alternative in Uttar Pradesh, preventing the BJP from coming to power for a third time.” He emphasized the need for unity among marginalized communities, regardless of caste, and underscored the ongoing issues faced by youth and farmers.

The announcement concluded with Owaisi reiterating that Azad would be the chief ministerial candidate for their alliance, promising that real change would come with his leadership.