Who are the 20 Star Campaigners Named by Samajwadi Party for Bihar Elections?
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Key Takeaways
- Akhilesh Yadav leads a strategic campaign in Bihar.
- Azam Khan is included to attract minority voters.
- 20 star campaigners announced to strengthen outreach.
- Political tensions rise with SBSJ contesting independently.
- Election campaigns are now in full swing across Bihar.
Lucknow, Oct 24 (NationPress) The Samajwadi Party (SP), under the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav, has unveiled a roster of 20 prominent campaigners on Friday for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Bihar. This lineup of seasoned party figures is poised to bolster the outreach efforts of the Mahagathbandhan (Congress-RJD-Left), and notably includes Azam Khan, a veteran MLA recently released from incarceration.
Among the key personalities set to engage voters ahead of this critical electoral contest are SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, his spouse and Member of Parliament Dimple Yadav, along with party MPs Rajiv Rai, Ikra Hasan, Priya Saroj, and others.
The SP's star campaigners are gearing up to actively mobilize public support for the grand alliance's candidates.
Other influential leaders joining the SP’s campaign efforts in Bihar comprise Kiranmay Nanda, Afzal Ansari, Awadesh Prasad, Babu Singh Kushwaha, Naresh Uttam Patel, Rama Shankar Vidyarthi, Lalji Varma, Chotelal Kharwaar, Sanatan Pandey, Pappu Nishad, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, Om Prakash Singh, Kashi Yadav, and Dharmendra Solanki.
The inclusion of Azam Khan as a leading campaigner in Bihar appears strategically designed to attract minority voters, as he is a pivotal figure within the Muslim community. This move also quells ongoing rumors regarding his potential departure or alliances with parties outside the INDIA bloc, amid speculation that he was being courted by groups such as OP Rajbhar’s Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSJ).
The SBSJ, which did not secure any seats in the NDA’s allocation strategy, has announced its intention to contest independently in the Bihar elections, aiming to challenge the alliance by fielding candidates in the western region.
With the deadline for candidate withdrawals having passed, the comprehensive campaign is now underway in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an aggressive campaign for the BJP, while the Mahagathbandhan has commenced its campaign from Patna, introducing its nominees for the positions of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.