Bihar Election Results Offer Lessons for SP: Akhilesh Yadav Must Focus Beyond Core Voters, Leverage PDA Formula
Lucknow: Even though the Samajwadi Party (SP) did not contest the recent Bihar Assembly elections, the results have sent a clear message to the party leadership. Analysts believe that the electorate has rejected politics based solely on caste equations, prioritizing development and good governance instead. The decisive defeat of the RJD underscores that relying solely on a core vote bank is no longer sufficient.
Akhilesh Yadav, who led SP to the highest number of Lok Sabha wins from Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 elections, held 22 campaign rallies in Bihar, actively supporting alliance partners under the India coalition. While SP did not field candidates, the outcomes in Bihar offer strategic insights for the party.
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