Samajwadi Party:
Samajwadi Party founded in 1992 under the leadership of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav. The party is based on the principle of socialism, democracy and equality. Having a bicycle as its symbol is identification of common men in india. Its inception is deep rooted in the backward class political movement of India.
Uttar Pradesh:
Uttar Pradesh sends a largest number of parliamentarians in the national Parliament. it is often considered to be one of the most important states with respect to Indian politics.[106] The state contributes 80 seats to total 545 seats of Lok Sabha and 35 seats to total 250 seats of Rajya Sabha.
Strong Pillars of Samajwadi Party:
Hard work of Team:
One of the biggest factors behind the success of Samajwadi Party is its youth leader. These days, I personally observed that they are working very hard day and night in comparison of any party in UP.
Prashant Yadav, District President of Samajwadi Party- Kshtra Sabha and others in a cycle rally and interacting with villagers in Mainpuri(UP), India
It is witnessed in UP legislative assembly in 2012, a large number of youths have shown their trust and support to this party. The biggest challenge for SP is to retain the trust of youth.
Backward class:
OBCs are a major chunk, constituting roughly 40% in UP election. History reveals their support to Samajwadi Party. The Indian Constitution describes OBC as “socially and educationally backward classes”, As result, OBCs are entitled to 27% reservations in public sector employment and higher education for their social and educational development. Therefore, all Political parties are talking about reservation, education and their socio-economical development.
Muslim Community:
Muslim Community is an important section of UP, constituting around 18-20% of state population. A major section of this community has been with SP Supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav. A appreciable number of key position in party is held by muslim community. But september’s communal clashes led a significant fall in party popularity and credential in the Western Uttar Pradesh. Many political parties are trying to cash this phenomenon.
Agrarian Society:
As per my observation, Agrarian societies (specifically in eastern UP) are still relying on SP Supremo “Mulayam Singh Yadav”, popularized as “DHARTI PUTRA”. Agrarian society is contributing a large chunk in UP.
By
Sachin Raj Singh Chauhan
Chief Sub Editor, Ground Report India (International Media Group)