'We Are Prepared': Akhilesh Yadav Rejects Split Buzz, Accuses BJP of Engineering Defections | Watch

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims by Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar that the SP is heading for a major split. Accusing the BJP of having a history of engineering defections in opposition parties, Akhilesh said the SP remains a strong organisation capable of facing political challenges. The exchange comes after Rajbhar alleged that several SP leaders were ready to join the BJP. The political sparring signals an early intensification of the battle ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.