Amid intense political speculation over defections and shifting alliances across several states, Uttar Pradesh has become the latest battleground for a fresh political controversy after Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) could soon witness a major split.
Rajbhar, a key ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Uttar Pradesh, made a sensational assertion that the Samajwadi Party was on the verge of disintegration and alleged that several of its leaders were prepared to join the BJP. Taking to social media platform X, he declared, “Forget Maharashtra and Bengal, the entire SP is sitting ready to join the BJP.”
The statement comes against the backdrop of ongoing discussions about political realignments and defections in states such as Maharashtra and West Bengal. Rajbhar suggested that developments in Uttar Pradesh could eclipse those political upheavals.
Escalating his attack on the opposition party, Rajbhar claimed that a significant split was imminent within the Samajwadi Party and alleged that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav had submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He further linked the alleged internal unease within the SP to ongoing investigations into the mining scam and the Gomti River Front project, contending that the party leadership was becoming increasingly anxious as scrutiny intensified.
“Everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who the mastermind behind the mining scam and Gomti River Front scam is. As the noose tightens, the SP is getting anxious,” Rajbhar said, without providing fresh evidence to support his claims.
His remarks have generated considerable political attention, particularly as political parties begin positioning themselves for the crucial 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The BJP-led ruling alliance and the opposition have already intensified their campaigns and sharpened their political narratives ahead of the contest.
The Samajwadi Party responded strongly to Rajbhar’s allegations. Party spokesperson Sunil Sajan dismissed the claims as baseless and accused the BJP and its allies of feeling threatened by the opposition’s growing strength. He argued that the SP had significantly reduced the BJP’s tally in Uttar Pradesh during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and expressed confidence that the party would perform even better in the 2027 Assembly polls.
Sajan also questioned Rajbhar’s political relevance, asserting that the SBSP chief was making provocative statements merely to remain in the political spotlight. He claimed that Rajbhar’s party would struggle to secure victories in future elections.
The latest exchange is part of an increasingly bitter war of words between Rajbhar and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. In recent weeks, Rajbhar has repeatedly targeted the former chief minister. One of his recent social media posts criticised Akhilesh Yadav’s foreign visits, suggesting that instead of travelling to destinations such as London and Paris, he should have promoted religious and cultural centres within Uttar Pradesh, including Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Naimisharanya and Vindhyavasini.
Rajbhar argued that such visits would have encouraged tourism and benefited local businesses, traders and workers associated with the hospitality and transport sectors. In a sarcastic swipe, he suggested that the SP chief now preferred foreign destinations over showcasing Uttar Pradesh’s cultural heritage.
While Rajbhar’s latest claims have intensified political debate in the state, no concrete evidence has yet emerged to indicate any imminent split within the Samajwadi Party. Nevertheless, the remarks have added another layer of intrigue to Uttar Pradesh’s rapidly evolving political landscape as the state moves closer to the 2027 Assembly elections.
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