# Uttar Pradesh political opposition disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uttar-pradesh-political-opposition-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-12T05:55:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Political tensions in Uttar Pradesh have escalated between the ruling government and the Samajwadi Party opposition. Initially, BSP chief O.P. Rajbhar challenged Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav regarding the resignation of former central education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, questioning if caste played a role in the demand for resignation. Simultaneously, Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh defended the government against claims that schools were being closed, stating that low-enrolment schools are merely being merged or repurposed for pre-primary classes. Singh accused Yadav of spreading misinformation ahead of the 2027 state elections. Following these exchanges, O.P. Rajbhar further criticized Yadav for selective activism. Rajbhar questioned whether Yadav’s “alleged revolution” was limited to Delhi, accusing the Samajwadi Party of failing to support students facing difficulties in Jharkhand and neglecting the PDA (Pichda, Dalit, Alpasankhyak) community. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Om Prakash Rajbhar criticizes Akhilesh Yadav over Jharkhand student issue UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticized Akhilesh Yadav for not visiting Jharkhand to support students, questioning the scope of the Samajwadi Party's alleged revolution. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/om-prakash-rajbhar-criticizes-akhilesh-yadav-over-jharkhand-student-issue ### 2026-07-29: Uttar Pradesh opposition challenges ruling party over education issues and Dharmendra Pradhan resignation Uttar Pradesh opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav was pressed by O.P. Rajbhar on caste and Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, while education minister Sandeep Singh refuted claims of school closures, heightening a 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uttar-pradesh-opposition-challenges-ruling-party-over-education-issues-and-dharmendra-pradhan-resign --- Cite as: Uttar Pradesh political opposition disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uttar-pradesh-political-opposition-disputes