Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the Samajwadi Party–Indian National Congress alliance undermines the Constitution and weakens late Mulayam Singh Yadav's political legacy.
This criticism targets the stability and ideological consistency of the opposition coalition in one of India's most politically significant states. By framing the alliance as a betrayal of its own founder's values, Adityanath seeks to erode the coalition's internal cohesion and public appeal.
Speaking in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said the partnership between the two parties is a "sinking ship" [1]. He said the alliance is detrimental to the legacy of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of the Samajwadi Party [2].
Adityanath said the current political arrangement betrays the stance previously held by Yadav [1]. He said the coalition threatens constitutional values and serves to weaken the foundational principles of the parties involved [2].
"The SP‑Congress alliance is a sinking ship that is weakening Mulayam Singh Yadav’s legacy and undermining our Constitution," Adityanath said [1].
The statements were made on June 25, 2024 [1]. The Chief Minister's remarks highlight the ongoing friction between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition bloc in the region.
“The SP‑Congress alliance is a sinking ship”
The Chief Minister's rhetoric focuses on 'legacy politics,' attempting to create a rift between the current leadership of the Samajwadi Party and the ideological base established by Mulayam Singh Yadav. By linking the alliance to a perceived constitutional threat, the ruling party aims to position itself as the sole protector of legal and institutional stability in Uttar Pradesh.
