Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Akhilesh Yadav over dynastic politics

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a sharp critique of Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Speaking at rallies in Kairana and Rampur, Owaisi accused the SP of prioritizing dynastic politics over broader representation.

Owaisi suggested that the Samajwadi Party should rename itself the ‘Samajwadi Yadav Parivar’ (Socialist Yadav Family), alleging that political seats in regions like Azamgarh and Firozabad, which previously saw Muslim representation, are now dominated by members of the Yadav family. He specifically noted that Akhilesh Yadav’s brother now serves as a Member of Parliament from Azamgarh.

Additionally, Owaisi invoked the memory of the Muzaffarnagar riots, holding the previous Samajwadi government accountable for the displacement of approximately 50,000 people. He claimed that during Akhilesh Yadav’s tenure as Chief Minister, many families were left homeless and children were orphaned due to the violence.

While criticizing the SP, Owaisi expressed a willingness to form alliances with other opposition parties to prevent the BJP from retaining power in Uttar Pradesh, stating he does not wish to see Yogi आदित्यनाथ serve a third term as Chief Minister.