Uttar Pradesh's political landscape brims with fresh anticipation as Pallavi Patel prepares to carve a niche in the Samajwadi Party's voter base. Her alignment with Asaduddin Owaisi signals a direct counter to Akhilesh Yadav's campaign, uniting the 'Backward, Dalit, and Muslim' factions on a single stage.
The synergy between Pallavi Patel’s 'Apna Dal (Kamerawadi)' and Owaisi’s AIMIM mingles their strengths for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Notably, a strategic meeting and shared visuals of the leaders, with Pallavi's spouse Pankaj Niranjan in attendance, have spotlighted their union.
An unexpected distance from the Samajwadi Party emerged during the Rajya Sabha elections, as Patel eyed seats in Phulpur, Mirzapur, and Kaushambi. Yet, differences surfaced when she abstained from supporting SP's Rajya Sabha candidate, citing Yadav's disregard for his 'PDA' (Backward, Dalit, Minority) formula.
In the Eastern UP battleground where Patel's party has traditionally held sway, the BJP's triad of victories – in Phulpur, Mirzapur, and Kaushambi – poses a challenge. Despite not contesting any seats in the 2022 state elections under 'Apna Dal (K)', Patel had clinched a remarkable win against Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on an SP ticket.
Recent rendezvous in Hyderabad, followed by Owaisi's arrival in Lucknow today, solidify their accord. At 2 PM, the Clarks Hotel will be the stage for the leaders’ shared declarations on likely seat sharing.
