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Categories: POLITICS

Uttar Pradesh election campaign buildup

Entities: Uttar Pradesh · Prayagraj · Aam Aadmi Party · Ayodhya · Rashtriya Lok Dal

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced a statewide Rath Yatra to be launched in September, targeting the Backward, Dalit and minority (PDA) electorate across all 403 Uttar Pradesh assembly constituencies. The rally was framed as a defence of the constitution and a counter to the ruling BJP’s policies.

A week later, other parties intensified their outreach ahead of the 2026 state elections. The Aam Aadmi Party began a 12‑day padyatra from Ayodhya to Prayagraj, emphasizing employment, caste equality and social justice, and promised to present a “People’s Report” in November. Simultaneously, the Rashtriya Lok Dal sought to broaden its presence beyond its traditional western‑Uttar Pradesh base, demanding a larger share of seats in the NDA’s seat‑sharing negotiations for the 2027 elections.

Timeline

  1. about 6 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Uttar Pradesh political campaigns ramp up ahead of state elections

    AAP’s 12‑day padyatra from Ayodhya to Prayagraj and RLD’s push for 50‑plus seats in NDA talks highlight intensified political campaigning in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2026‑2027 state elections.

  2. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Akhilesh Yadav Launches Statewide Rath Yatra Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election

    SP chief Akhilesh Yadav announced a statewide Rath Yatra targeting PDA voters across all 403 Uttar Pradesh constituencies ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

Sources

rozanaspokesman.com · sundayguardianlive.com