Lucknow . Once again the discussion about possible social equations has intensified in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Akhilesh Yadav has increased the political stir by hinting at the “deepening” of relations between Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in a recent public event. The senior leader associated with BSP joining SP and adopting a soft stance on Mayawati is being seen as a political message. Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA’ backward, Dalit and minority formula is now being presented not just as an election strategy but as a long-term social equation. According to political analysts, this effort is an attempt to build confidence in BSP’s traditional Dalit vote bank and forge a common social agenda. The SP leadership now wants to establish itself at the center of a broad social alliance with an inclusive image.
The history of SP-BSP relations has been full of ups and downs. The alliance of Mulayam Singh Yadav and Kanshi Ram in 1993 had changed the power equations, but the events of 1995 created a deep gap between the two parties. Despite coming together again in 2019, the alliance could not last. Therefore, there is curiosity as well as caution in the political class regarding the current signals.
Recent electoral experiences have made the SP leadership realize the importance of Dalit representation. The party is now working on a strategy to strengthen trust through ideological coordination, symbolic respect and organizational partnership. If this experiment is successful then a new model of politics based on the social structure of the state may emerge. Meanwhile, the opposition’s attacks on the Yogi Adityanath government have also intensified. Political rhetoric on issues like tradition, representation and social respect has further heated up the atmosphere.
A formal alliance has not been announced as of now, but the changed tone, new social equations and shared political messages keep alive the possibility that Uttar Pradesh politics may see a major realignment before the 2027 elections. If the dialogue moves forward, the equations on the state’s electoral chessboard could change decisively.