Samajwadi Party
Socialism, OBC politics
President: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party promises — status tracker (1)
Andhra Pradesh deploys 2,500 police personnel to ensure peaceful municipal polls in southern districts
District administrations and police authorities in Andhra Pradesh completed arrangements for municipal polls across southern districts on Sunday. S. Venkateswar, M. Jayakrishna, and other officials inspected materials, while nearly 2,500 police personnel were deployed to ensure security. Officials in SPSR Nellore, Kadapa, Prakasam, and Markapuram districts conducted inspections of polling stations to ensure a peaceful and free election environment.
Rayalaseema police intensify bandobast and monitor vehicles for Sunday municipal elections
Police across Rayalaseema districts have intensified bandobast arrangements for the municipal elections scheduled for Sunday. S. Satish Kumar, Superintendent of Police, inspected polling stations in Hindupur municipality and ordered additional personnel at sensitive booths. Additionally, Nishanth Kumar, Annamayya District Collector and Election Officer, ordered strict enforcement of election restrictions, including closing liquor outlets and monitoring vehicles to ensure peaceful polling.
INDIA bloc holds "public impeachment" of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over 13.2 crore voter removals
The INDIA bloc held a "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on October 31, 2026. Mallikarjun Kharge moved the motion, alleging that Narendra Modi and Amit Shah directed the removal of 13.2 crore voters from rolls. The opposition demanded his removal for treason, while the BJP dismissed the mock session as a mockery.
Akhilesh Yadav questions Amit Shah over crimes against women and Dalits in Uttar Pradesh
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding crimes against women and Dalits in Uttar Pradesh on October 31, 2026. MP Awadhesh Prasad claimed the BJP had lost political footing following electoral setbacks. He noted the opposition INDIA bloc secured 43 of 80 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections while the BJP failed to reach its target.
Anantapur District Police launch ‘Ananta Kavach’ app to integrate 1,500 personnel for election security
The Anantapur District Police launched a special mobile application called ‘Ananta Kavach’ to strengthen election security. According to Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh, the system integrates 1,500 police personnel and all polling stations into one digital platform. The app tracks live locations, maps CCTV cameras, and sends emergency alerts to nearby teams. It also allows personnel to submit food requirements for welfare.
UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa warns officials of accountability for electoral roll errors
On October 30, 2026, Navdeep Rinwa, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh, directed officials to maintain accurate electoral rolls via ECI Net. He mandated that every District Election Officer (DEO) must log in daily to review Form-6, Form-6A, Form-7, and Form-8. The CEO warned that accountability will be fixed for errors or laxity in supervision.
Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over 13 crore names deleted by SIR
Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to a special Parliament session regarding the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision. The Congress planned a "public impeachment" after the SIR deleted 13 crore names, or 14 per cent of pre-SIR numbers. Shah spoke in Lucknow following the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections.
Sambit Patra challenges Rahul Gandhi to provide evidence on alleged protest restrictions
On October 30, 2026, BJP MP Sambit Patra challenged Rahul Gandhi to provide evidence regarding alleged restrictions on protesters reaching a November 1 march. Patra criticized the INDIA bloc for postponing a mock Parliament at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence due to lack of organizational capability. He predicted a seat-sharing clash between Congress and Samajwadi Party during upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.
1,500 police personnel to be deployed across Sri Sathya Sai district for municipal elections
Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar announced that nearly 1,500 police personnel will be deployed across Sri Sathya Sai district for municipal elections on November 1. Polling occurs in Puttaparthi, Hindupur, Kadiri, Penukonda, Madakasira, and Dharmavaram. Security includes civil police, armed reserve, special parties, and APSP forces. Measures include 61 striking forces, CCTV surveillance, and restrictions under BNSS Section 163 and Section 30 of the Police Act.
Akhilesh Yadav accuses Yogi Adityanath of securing BJP victory through deceit in Gorakhpur-Faizabad
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, accused Yogi Adityanath of securing a Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the Gorakhpur-Faizabad division at the cost of two Legislative Council seats in Varanasi. On October 30, 2026, he claimed the BJP won six of 11 seats through deceit while SP won on public mandate. He also criticized the government for closing 26,000 primary schools.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated at a BJP state working committee
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated at a BJP state working committee meeting that the party will implement the Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh after next year's assembly elections. Pankaj Chaudhary, Yogi Adityanath, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, Vinod Tawde, and Smriti Irani attended. Shah targeted the Samajwadi Party over the Ram temple and alleged vote theft.
Amit Shah announces Uniform Civil Code implementation in Uttar Pradesh at BJP meeting
On October 30, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a BJP state working committee meeting in Lucknow to announce the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttar Pradesh. Chaired by Pankaj Chaudhary, the meeting included Yogi Adityanath, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak, Vinod Tawde, and Smriti Irani. Shah targeted Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav regarding the Ram temple and alleged vote theft.
