Chandra Shekhar Aazad, Asaduddin Owaisi announce alliance ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

What happened: Asaduddin Owaisi of AIMIM and Chandra Shekhar Aazad of the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) announced an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with Aazad named chief ministerial candidate of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha. Key numbers: 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Why it matters: Owaisi said the alliance will serve as a strong alternative to prevent the BJP from returning to power for a third term. Aazad said the front is open to joining hands with the Samajwadi Party, Congress and others.

Asaduddin Owaisi of AIMIM and Chandra Shekhar Aazad of the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) announced an alliance for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with Aazad named chief ministerial candidate of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha.

Owaisi said the alliance will serve as a strong alternative to prevent the BJP from returning to power for a third term. Aazad said the front is open to joining hands with the Samajwadi Party, Congress and others.