# Samajwadi Party political activity in Uttar Pradesh > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/samajwadi-party-political-activity-in-uttar-pradesh > Updated: 2026-08-22T19:06:47.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has asserted its position ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, claiming a growing political wave in their favor. Spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand initially stated that the party intends to form the next government by prioritizing youth employment. Chand criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to address unemployment, inflation, and paper leaks, alleging the ruling party uses religious controversies and temple-mosque disputes for political gain. Subsequently, MLA Ravidas Mehrotra claimed the public is seeking change and accused the BJP of attempting to incite social conflict between different caste groups to distract from economic issues. Mehrotra also addressed shifting political dynamics, criticizing Jayant Chaudhary for breaking an alliance with the SP and accusing the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) of acting as a ‘B-team’ for the BJP. Additionally, the party raised concerns regarding rising sugar prices linked to ethanol production. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Samajwadi Party claims rising support ahead of UP elections Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra claims a political wave is building for the SP in Uttar Pradesh for 2027, accusing the BJP of using social division to distract from inflation and unemployment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samajwadi-party-claims-rising-support-ahead-of-up-elections ### 2026-08-09: Samajwadi Party claims Uttar Pradesh victory focus on youth employment Samajwadi Party spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand claims the party will form the next UP government, accusing the BJP of using religious issues to mask failures in addressing unemployment and inflation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samajwadi-party-claims-uttar-pradesh-victory-focus-on-youth-employment --- Cite as: Samajwadi Party political activity in Uttar Pradesh. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/samajwadi-party-political-activity-in-uttar-pradesh