Samajwadi Party
Socialism, OBC politics
President: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party promises — status tracker (1)
Commission orders report on alleged caste discrimination during SC man's burial in Perumbali
The Tamil Nadu State Commission for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Communities ordered the Erode Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) to submit a report by October 30, 2026. The commission investigated alleged caste discrimination during the burial of Chenni, an SC man who died on October 5 in Perumbali village. Officials must address the alleged failure to intervene and potential violations of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Kerala Police, Cyberdome sign MoU to test Daksha humanoid and Kavach shield
The Kerala Police and Cyberdome signed an MoU with I Hub Research and Robotics Private Limited to develop deep-tech machines. Founder Athil Krishna stated the force will test feasibility of Daksha, a mobile humanoid, and Kavach, an armoured shield six-wheel platform, for traffic management and emergency response. Prakash P. said they will pilot test technology before procurement. Ankith Ashokan received the agreement.
INDIA bloc demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and return to paper ballots over "vote chori"
On October 9, 2026, an INDIA bloc delegation including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah, Supriya Sule, Rajeev Rai, Manoj Jha, Thol Thirumavalavan, MA Baby, and D Raja met President Droupadi Murmu. They demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, repeal of 2023 law, restoration of 13.30 crore voters, and a return to paper ballots over alleged "vote chori".
INDIA bloc urges Droupadi Murmu to repeal assembly elections over alleged "vote chori"
On October 9, 2026, the INDIA bloc urged President Droupadi Murmu to repeal assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Delhi, and West Bengal due to alleged "vote chori." Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah, Supriya Sule, M.A. Baby, D. Raja, Rajeev Rai, and Thol. Thirumavalavan demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and a return to paper ballots.
All 10 Uttar Pradesh candidates declared elected unopposed in Rajya Sabha polls
On Friday, October 9, 2026, Ajit Verma, the Returning Officer for the Rajya Sabha polls and Special Secretary of UP Vidhan Sabha, announced that all 10 candidates from Uttar Pradesh were declared elected unopposed. This included eight from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and two from the Samajwadi Party (SP). The terms of these members end on November 25.
10 Rajya Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh declared elected unopposed on Friday
Ajit Verma, the Returning Officer and Special Secretary of UP Vidhan Sabha, announced that 10 Rajya Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh were declared elected unopposed on Friday. The group includes eight from the Bharatiya Janata Party and two from the Samajwadi Party. Terms end on November 25. Representatives for Ram Gopal Yadav and Radhakant Ojha collected certificates, while Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani has not.
Andhra Pradesh POCSO cases reach 1,879 in 2025 amid calls for systemic reforms
In October 2024, a youth was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a minor girl in Badvel. Previously, on November 6, 2019, Pathan Mohammed Rafi received the death penalty for murdering a five-year-old in Madanapalle. In Andhra Pradesh, POCSO cases reached 1,879 in 2025. S. Satish Kumar and Azad Narendra highlighted reporting challenges, forensic delays, and the need for systemic reforms.
Chhattisgarh Police release 4 migrant workers after Calcutta High Court intervention
On October 7, 2026, Chhattisgarh Police released four migrant workers—Sabir Sheikh (42), Safikul Islam (39), Nasiruddin Sheikh (35), and Laltu Sheikh (28)—from a Raipur holding centre. They were detained on September 4, 2026, for suspected Bangladeshi nationality. Following Calcutta High Court intervention on October 5, 2026, and the receipt of a delayed Murshidabad District Administration report, Rajneesh Singh ordered their release.
Akhilesh Yadav challenges Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya in upcoming Assembly polls
On October 8, 2026, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav challenged Yogi Adityanath to contest from Ayodhya in upcoming Assembly polls. Attending a Shrimad Bhagwat Katha at Tej Narayan Pandey's home, Yadav alleged rampant demolition under Bharatiya Janata Party watch. He promised ₹40,000 annually for women and noted the Samajwadi Party won Faizabad in 2024 by over 54,000 votes.
Akhilesh Yadav challenges Yogi Adityanath to contest Ayodhya seat after 54,000-vote BJP win
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, challenged Yogi Adityanath to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from Ayodhya on Thursday. After attending a discourse at Tej Narayan Pandey's home, Yadav claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party was nervous following Awadhesh Prasad defeating Lallu Singh by over 54,000 votes in 2024. Yadav promised ₹40,000 annually to women. Dinesh Dubey dismissed these claims, predicting a BJP win of over 300 seats.
Accidents fell by 30% since January 2026 as road safety efforts intensify
S. Satish Kumar, Sathya Sai District Superintendent of Police, attended a Jana Sena Party (JSP) awareness drive at the Government Junior College Ground in Kothacheruvu on Thursday. He reported that accidents fell by 30% since January 2026, with 174 fewer cases compared to 555 recorded in 2025. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and the Collector are coordinating road safety efforts.
Kurnool police recover 3,670 mobile phones worth ₹7.36 crore across six phases
Kurnool district police recovered 589 mobile phones worth ₹1.20 crore and returned them to owners on Thursday. Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil stated that 3,670 mobile phones worth ₹7.36 crore were recovered across six phases. The District IT Core Team, Cyber Lab police, and local police coordinated to retrieve devices from Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.
