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| Mulayam Singh Yadav Calls Press Mee |
| Mulayam Singh Yadav Calls Press Meet, Cancels Within 5 Minutes: 10 Facts
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 6-January-2017
4:50:17 AM |
| A series of meetings today suggested a new momentum in attempts to prevent a split in the Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh election on February 11. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav met briefly this morning with uncle Shivpal Yadav, who is one of the main reasons why he is deeply estranged from father and party patriarch Mulayam Singh. Shivpal Yadav then rushed to meet Mulayam Singh. A press conference called by Mulayam Singh, that led many to believe that a compromise had been worked out, was cancelled just five minutes after being called
1Akhilesh Yadav, 43, has reportedly made it clear that Shivpal Yadav will have to surrender his rights to decide candidates for the election, which his uncle has not agreed to.
2Akhilesh Yadav yesterday met with Samajwadi lawmakers. 220 of the party's 229 legislators were present in a giveaway of the Chief Minister's hold on the party.
3The legislators were asked to pledge their support on paper. The documents were furnished to the Election Commission to claim that because Akhilesh Yadav has the support of the majority of his party, its symbol of the cycle should be awarded to him.
4If his bid is rejected, the Chief Minister will have to familiarize voters with a new symbol that will represent him on ballot papers. The cycle, long associated with the Samajwadi Party, is familiar as its shorthand for the people of Uttar Pradesh.
5Mulayam Singh, 77, backed by Shivpal Yadav and his other close aide, Amar Singh, has filed competing rights to the cycle. The Election Commission has said it is reviewing the two claims.
6Akhilesh Yadav remains insistent on the side lining or expulsion of Amar Singh, said sources. He has the support of another uncle, Ram Gopal Yadav, who serves as his mentor.
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