News Update : Now, rebellion in SP? UP minister Rajbhar makes big claim, Akhilesh Yadav responds - TOI NEWS DESK

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sp-is-fully-prepared-akhilesh-hits-back-at-rajbhar-says-bjp-has-history-of-engineering-splits/articleshow/131794760.cms Date: 2026-06-17T09:55:09.000Z