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.

In a recent statement reflecting on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya acknowledged the BJP’s setback in Uttar Pradesh, attributing it to overconfidence. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, Maurya emphasised that the party’s loss was a result of not focusing enough on the ground-level efforts needed to secure victory.

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.

In recent political exchanges, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has taken a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's latest proposal. Yadav's "Monsoon Offer" has been described by Maurya as nothing more than “Mungerilal ke haseen sapne,” referring to a classic 1989 TV show about a daydreamer named Mungerilal. Maurya's comment reflects his belief that Yadav's offer is unrealistic and unlikely to materialise.

The Uttar Pradesh BJP chief, Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. This meeting, which lasted about an hour, comes at a critical time as the party is reviewing its performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP, despite its stronghold in the Hindi heartland, did not perform as expected, prompting the need for introspection and strategy adjustments.

"By the time, the yatra reaches Maharashtra, don't know how many will bid bye-bye to the party... 'Jan-jan kee yehi pukaar, baar-baar Modi sarkaar'."