In an unexpected twist to the UP’s Kundu constituency politics, Raghuraj Pratap Singh, also known as Raja Bhaiya, leader of Jan Satta Dal Loktantrik, has categorically refused to endorse any party for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite rumors of throwing his weight behind BJP, videos surfaced on social media showing a crowd chanting in support of Raja Bhaiya and Akhilesh Yadav in the presence of SP's candidate Pushpendra Saroj, stirring the pot in political circles.
Not only were the Jan Satta Dal flags seen around Pushpendra Saroj’s stage, but the electrifying sloganeering in support of Raja Bhaiya and Akhilesh Yadav also accompanied his convoy. This raises questions: Is Jan Satta Dal Loktantrik now subtly aligning with SP, sending shockwaves through BJP ranks?
Significant meetings with BJP leaders Sanjeev Balyan and Vinod Sonkar at Raja Bhaiya’s residence previously led to speculation about him leaning towards BJP.
Kaushambi's dual seats, Kunda and Babaganj, lie within Raja Bhaiya's political sphere, where Vinod Sonkar is standing as a BJP candidate. Viral social media videos showcased Jan Satta Dal workers cheering 'Long live Raja Bhaiya and Akhilesh Yadav' as SP’s Pushpendra Saroj arrived with his procession.
Furthermore, Raja Bhaiya stunned everyone by publicly declaring on May 14th that he would not support any party in the elections, despite having met with Home Minister Amit Shah in Bangalore. In Kundu's Hiraganj, during Shah's May 12th rally, expectations were rife that Raja Bhaiya would share the stage with him, which he quickly quashed, calling a sudden meeting to announce his neutrality and urging followers to vote as per their choice, but not for NOTA.
Insider sources suggest Raja Bhaiya was concurrently in talks with SP, even opting to retract a legal case against Pushpendra Saroj’s father, Indrajeet Saroj, catching everyone off guard. This contentious case is still under consideration in the MP-MLA court.
