The Times of India

Akhilesh Yadav may step down as party chief, SP leaders in touch with BJP: UP minister

Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a major internal shake-up within the Samajwadi Party, suggesting Akhilesh Yadav might step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead. Rajbhar alleges some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP, hinting at a potential split. He also criticized SP leaders' stance on the Ram temple and challenged Akhilesh and Shivpal to contest against him.