New Delhi: As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw closer, the political temperature is soaring. In a significant move regarding election preparations, the Samajwadi Party has dealt a major blow to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Mayank Dwivedi, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on a BSP ticket, joined the Samajwadi Party today.
Dwivedi joined the party at the SP office in Lucknow in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav. His entry could prove beneficial for the SP ahead of the elections; furthermore, this move is being viewed as a significant shift in the politics of the Banda-Chitrakoot region.
This development comes just before the upcoming assembly elections. Mayank is recognised as a prominent Brahmin face in the Bundelkhand region, and his joining the party, which took place during an event at the SP office in Lucknow, strengthens the SP’s position there.
Potential Benefit in Banda-Chitrakoot Politics
Mayank Dwivedi’s switch from the BSP to the SP is seen as a significant development in the politics of Banda and Chitrakoot. The SP could reap benefits from this in the upcoming assembly elections, as Mayank provides the party with a prominent Brahmin face in Bundelkhand.
His political journey with the BSP has now come to a complete end. Notably, Mayank Dwivedi had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on a BSP ticket; he is now set to begin a new political innings with the SP.
This move is also being linked to the shifting political landscape in Banda and Chitrakoot ahead of the assembly elections. His family has long-standing ties with the BSP.
Family’s Association with BSP
Mayank Dwivedi has long been considered a strong leader in local politics. He has served as a Zila Panchayat member for two terms. Moreover, his family is known to have a strong hold in the area. Mayank Dwivedi is the son of the late Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi, a former BSP MLA.
His father was elected as an MLA from the Naraini assembly constituency on a BSP ticket in 2007, and the family has a long-standing political association with the party. With Mayank Dwivedi joining the SP, the party could project him as a prominent Brahmin face in the Bundelkhand region. His presence could yield political benefits for the SP in Banda-Chitrakoot and other areas.
Meanwhile, Mayank Dwivedi’s move to the SP ahead of the upcoming assembly elections is considered significant for both parties. On one hand, the BSP could suffer a setback due to the departure of a former candidate, while on the other, the SP gains a new face in local politics. However, the extent of the electoral impact will only become clear in the future.
