Shivpal’s anger and the activism of his party add to the challenges of SP

Lucknow: A few weeks ago, Saifai clan’s stalwart Shivpal Singh Yadav replaced the header photo of his Twitter handle to his new picture in black and white silhouette with the caption, “Hai Tayyar Hum (we are ready)”. It is apparently clear that now Shivpal is gearing up to take his politics to the next level.

After Akhilesh Yadav’s decision to resign from the membership of the Lok Sabha and assume the post of Leader of Opposition Legislative Assembly, discontent brewing within his party. Akhilesh’s uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav, who won from SP ticket and Azam Khan, who has been in jail for two years, has adopted a rebellious stand. While the Muslim leaders of Azam Khan’s camp opened a front against Akhilesh, Shivpal launched a direct verbal attack against his nephew.