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Owaisi and Azad Unveil Samajik Parivartan Morcha to Target Uttar Pradesh Politics
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:02 PM
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Senior leaders Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhtar Azad announced the formation of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha, a Muslim‑Dalit alliance, ahead of upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Senior politician Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, and Akhtar Azad, a prominent Dalit activist, jointly launched the Samajik Parivartan Morcha in Uttar Pradesh. The new platform is presented as a united front for Muslim and Dalit communities, aiming to consolidate their electoral influence.
The launch event highlighted the perceived marginalisation of both groups in the state's political discourse and pledged to address issues such as social justice, economic empowerment, and representation. Organisers said the Morcha will contest upcoming elections with a focus on inclusive development.
Political analysts are watching the development closely, noting that a coordinated Muslim‑Dalit bloc could alter the traditional vote calculations in Uttar Pradesh, where caste and community dynamics have long shaped electoral outcomes.
The Samajik Parivartan Morcha has not yet disclosed a detailed manifesto or candidate list, but its leaders emphasized that the alliance will work within the democratic framework to advance the interests of its constituents.
The formation of the Morcha adds another dimension to the state's already complex political landscape, prompting parties to reassess their outreach strategies ahead of the next assembly polls.
The launch event highlighted the perceived marginalisation of both groups in the state's political discourse and pledged to address issues such as social justice, economic empowerment, and representation. Organisers said the Morcha will contest upcoming elections with a focus on inclusive development.
Political analysts are watching the development closely, noting that a coordinated Muslim‑Dalit bloc could alter the traditional vote calculations in Uttar Pradesh, where caste and community dynamics have long shaped electoral outcomes.
The Samajik Parivartan Morcha has not yet disclosed a detailed manifesto or candidate list, but its leaders emphasized that the alliance will work within the democratic framework to advance the interests of its constituents.
The formation of the Morcha adds another dimension to the state's already complex political landscape, prompting parties to reassess their outreach strategies ahead of the next assembly polls.