In recent developments, Samajwadi Party leader Fakhrul Hasan Chand has voiced strong opposition to the Uttar Pradesh government's recent amendments to the existing laws on 'Love Jihad.' Chand accused the BJP-led administration under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of engaging in negative politics rather than addressing pressing issues such as unemployment and corruption.

The Samajwadi Party (SP) has recently appointed Mata Prasad Pandey as the Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. This announcement was made by the party's leader, Akhilesh Yadav, following a meeting with party MLAs on Sunday. The decision underscores the party's efforts to strengthen its position and prepare for future political challenges in the state.