THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

'It is UP's number now': Om Prakash Rajbhar claims Samajwadi Party ... Fresh political sparring broke out in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday after Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party national president and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is on the verge of a split and faces growing internal unease ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Rajbhar said political developments in Uttar Pradesh have now become more significant than discussions around other states, asserting that major changes are taking shape within the opposition party. Advertisement Speaking to ANI , the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party leader alleged that politics often revolves around personal interests and suggested that leaders switch sides only when they are willing to do so. Advertisement “Only when someone is ready to be bought, people will buy them. Don’t keep your attention only on Maharashtra; it is UP’s number now,” Rajbhar said. Rajbhar raises questions over alleged letter The minister also referred to an alleged letter that he claimed was written by senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. According to Rajbhar, the contents of the purported …

"Go to upset MPs' homes, apologise", OP Rajbhar advises Akhilesh Yadav ... He claimed that a rebel faction of the party's dissident MPs would soon emerge under a Ballia leader. In a post on X, Rajbhar wrote, "Ever since yesterday, everyone's been asking what's about to break in the SP? So listen! The rebel faction of SP's dissident MPs will be led by a 'red' from Uttar Pradesh's 'Rebel Land.'" https://x.com/oprajbhar/status/2067418442358202773 "And why wouldn't he? The way the SP office yesterday insulted Brahmins under the guise of a conference has deeply hurt the 'red' of 'Rebel Ballia.' The plan was already in place, but yesterday's incident has poured ghee into the fire. The split is definitely going to happen," he added. Rajbhar also targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, advising him to focus on retaining his party leaders rather than engaging in social media politics. "The way the entire Saifai family jumped into abusing me and issuing clarifications over one of my reactions--it's far better for Akhilesh Babu to drop this Twitter, such-and-such, and PC-style leadership, and instead launch a 'Save Our MPs' campaign," Rajbhar said. "And go to the homes of the up…

Samajwadi Party next? OP Rajbhar claims SP headed for split ... - The Week © Copyright 2026 The Week Online. All rights reserved. UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is facing an imminent split after Shiv Sena and TMC, with several ministers allegedly ready to defect to the BJP The Week News Desk Updated- June 17, 2026 03:54 PM IST 2 minuteRead Link Copied Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims the Samajwadi Party (SP) is facing a major split, with several ministers prepared to join the BJP, citing Ram Gopal Yadav's alleged letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah as a first step Rajbhar attributes the SP's alleged anxiety and potential split to ongoing investigations into old probes, including the mining scam and the Gomti Riverfront project Samajwadi Party leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Rajeev Rai, have dismissed Rajbhar's claims as politically motivated talk Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party was headed for a major split and that several of its ministers were ready to join the BJP on Wednesday. The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party minister posted on X saying that the SP leader Ram Go…

Akhilesh Yadav responds to U.P. Minister’s claims on major split in Samajwadi Party Om Prakash Rajbhar claims that the situation was not limited to Maharashtra and West Bengal and that "the entire SP is ready to join the BJP"

Akhilesh 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.

After Sena turmoil, Samajwadi Party next? OP Rajbhar predicts rebellion in Akhilesh camp Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant political realignment within the Samajwadi Party, alleging an impending internal split. He claims SP leaders are seeking to align with the BJP due to pressure from corruption cases, citing a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah as evidence.

UP Minister OP Rajbhar claims Samajwadi Party will split, Akhilesh ... Home India Samajwadi to split? Akhilesh Yadav says party is united, slams UP minister's charge Samajwadi to split? Akhilesh Yadav says party is united, slams UP minister's charge UP Minister OP Rajbhar claimed the Samajwadi Party was headed for a major split and said some leaders were ready to join the BJP. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav hit back, accusing the BJP of poaching Opposition leaders, and said his party was united. advertisement Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed UP Minister OP Rajbhar's claims that the party will witness a major split ahead of 2027 Assembly polls. (File photo) India Today News Desk New Delhi, UPDATED: Jun 17, 2026 19:02 IST Written By: Prateek Chakraborty Subscribe to Notifications Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday claimed that the Samajwadi Party will split and alleged that several of its leaders were ready to join the BJP, prompting a sharp rebuttal from SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who accused the BJP of engineering defections in the past. In a post on X, Rajbhar claimed that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav, the paternal uncle of Akhilesh Yadav , had submit…

Samajwadi Party split next? Minister says entire SP ready to join BJP ... Amid turmoil in West Bengal's Trinamool Congress and buzz of a brewing split in Maharashtra's Shiv Sena (UBT), speculation of a possible split in former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav'sSamajwadi Party(SP) surfaced on Tuesday after state minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief OP Rajbhar claimed that the opposition party could face a major exodus. In a cryptic post on X, Rajbhar alleged that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav had approached Centre amid mounting pressure over alleged corruption cases and claimed that several party leaders were preparing to switch sides.Track latest updates in turmoil in opposition parties here “A major split is going to happen in the Samajwadi Party. Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji. Everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who the mastermind behind the mining scam and Gomti River Front scam is. As the noose tightens, the SP is getting anxious,” the post in Hindi stated. Forget Maharashtra and Bengal— the entire SP is sitting ready to join the BJP, Rajbhar added in the post. The Samajwadi Party (SP) or the BJP are yet t…

Akhilesh Yadav responds to Rajbhar's claim of split in Samajwadi Party ... The political temperature in Uttar Pradesh has risen once again after state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) could witness a major internal split. However, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav appeared unfazed by the assertion and responded with a sharp political jibe, dismissing the claims as baseless. Reacting to Rajbhar's remarks, Akhilesh Yadav said, "How long will this story of benefits and songs continue?" His comment was seen as a sarcastic swipe at the minister and his repeated political statements. He also alleged that the BJP has a long history of orchestrating defections within opposition parties. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister further accused the BJP of repeatedly using political defections as a tool to weaken its rivals. "The BJP has done this in the past as well. It has engineered splits in several parties and lured away Samajwadi Party MLAs, MLCs and even leaders who later entered the Rajya Sabha. There will always be individuals driven by greed or personal interests, but the Samajwadi Party is fully prepared to deal with such challenges," he said. "If you look …

Rajbhar predicts major rift in Samajwadi Party, claims leaders eye BJP Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) could soon face a significant internal split, alleging that several of its leaders were prepared to switch allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a post shared on social media platform X, Rajbhar made a sensational claim that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav had submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. However, he did not disclose the contents of the alleged letter or provide any evidence to support the assertion. "Samajwadi Party is heading towards a major division. Ram Gopal Yadav has already handed over a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah," Rajbhar wrote. The SBSP leader also linked his claims to ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities during previous SP governments. Referring to the mining scam and the Gomti Riverfront project controversy, Rajbhar alleged that growing scrutiny in these cases had increased pressure on the opposition party. "Everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who was behind the mining scam and th…

Samajwadi Party next? 2 UP ministers claim several leaders ready to defect Last updated on: June 18, 2026 00:34 IST Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has sensationally claimed a major split is imminent within the Samajwadi Party, with many leaders reportedly ready to defect to the BJP, a prediction swiftly dismissed by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav amidst rising political tensions ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday created a flutter saying a major split in the Samajwadi Party is on the cards and several of its leaders are ready to join the Bharatiya Janata Party but SP chief Akhilesh Yadav rubbished the claims and asserted his party remained strong and united. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also made similar claims saying 25-26 SP MPs are ready to jump ship. The SP currently has 37 MPs from Uttar Pradesh. Rajbhar, who heads the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, further claimed that SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a post on X, he wrote, 'Samajwadi Party will witness a major split. Ram Gopal Yadav has handed over a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.…

'Kab tak chalega yeh afsana': Akhilesh Yadav's cryptic response to UP ... Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday gave a cryptic response to UP Minister OP Rajbhar’s claim that a major split is going to happen in the SP. “Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana,” Akhilesh told reporters. While the SP chief didn’t clarify his remarks, they roughly translates to – “How long will this song and dance continue? It’s all just a recurring tale…” Advertisement #WATCH | Lucknow | On UP Minister OP Rajbhar's statement, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav says, "Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana." pic.twitter.com/HesS9KT3mn Advertisement — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 17, 2026 His response came hours after Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party founder and UP Cabinet Ninister for Panchayati Raj, Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj, Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav is in touch with Home Minister Amit Shah. “A major split is going to happen in the Samajwadi Party. Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji,” Rajbhar said on X. He went on to add that “everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who the mastermind beh…

Akhilesh Yadav Responds To Rajbhar SP Split Claim With Sharp Jibe A fresh political row has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after state minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that the Samajwadi Party (SP) could be heading towards a major internal split. Rajbhar alleged that several SP leaders were prepared to switch sides and join the BJP, fuelling speculation about the opposition party's unity ahead of future electoral contests. His remarks come at a time when opposition parties across India are facing scrutiny over reports of internal dissent, defections and leadership challenges. Rajbhar first made the claim in a social media post before elaborating on it while speaking to reporters. He suggested that significant political developments could soon unfold within the Samajwadi Party and indicated that some leaders were unhappy within the organisation. SP president Akhilesh Yadav responded with a brief but pointed remark. Dismissing Rajbhar's comments, he said, "Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana", a phrase widely interpreted as a sarcastic rejection of what he viewed as recurring political speculation. #WATCH| Lucknow | On UP Minister…

'Fully prepared': Akhilesh dismisses Rajbhar's SP split claim, reminds BJP of its 'history' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has dismissed claims of a major split within his party. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of a history of engineering defections in opposition parties. Yadav stated the Samajwadi Party is prepared for such challenges. These remarks come amid political positioning for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

"Go to upset MPs' homes, apologise", OP Rajbhar advises Akhilesh Yadav ... 3 Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday reiterated that the Samajwadi Party (SP) “split is definitely going to happen”, suggesting that party chief Akhilesh Yadav should launch a ‘Save Our MPs’ campaign. He claimed that a rebel faction of the party’s dissident MPs would soon emerge under a Ballia leader. In a post on X, Rajbhar wrote, “Ever since yesterday, everyone’s been asking what’s about to break in the SP? So listen! The rebel faction of SP’s dissident MPs will be led by a ‘red’ from Uttar Pradesh’s ‘Rebel Land.'” कल से सब पूछ रहे हो कि सपा में क्या टूट होने वाली है? तो सुनो! सपा के बागी सांसदों के गुट का नेतृत्व उत्तर प्रदेश की ‘बागी भूमि’ का एक लाल करेगा। और करे भी क्यों न? कल जिस तरह से सपा कार्यालय में सम्मेलन के नाम पर ब्राह्मणों को तिरस्कृत किया गया, उससे ‘बागी बलिया’ का लाल… — Om Prakash Rajbhar (@oprajbhar) June 18, 2026 “And why wouldn’t he? The way the SP office yesterday insulted Brahmins under the guise of a conference has deeply hurt the ‘red’ of ‘Rebel Ballia.’ The plan was alr…

SP split definite, will be led by Ballia leader, says Om Prakash Rajbhar Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday reiterated that the Samajwadi Party (SP) "split is definitely going to happen", suggesting that party chief Akhilesh Yadav should launch a 'Save Our MPs' campaign. He claimed that a rebel faction of the party's dissident MPs would soon emerge under a Ballia leader. In a post on X, Rajbhar wrote, "Ever since yesterday, everyone's been asking what's about to break in the SP? So listen! The rebel faction of SP's dissident MPs will be led by a 'red' from Uttar Pradesh's 'Rebel Land.'" कल से सब पूछ रहे हो कि सपा में क्या टूट होने वाली है? तो सुनो! सपा के बागी सांसदों के गुट का नेतृत्व उत्तर प्रदेश की 'बागी भूमि' का एक लाल करेगा। और करे भी क्यों न? कल जिस तरह से सपा कार्यालय में सम्मेलन के नाम पर ब्राह्मणों को तिरस्कृत किया गया, उससे 'बागी बलिया' का लाल… — Om Prakash Rajbhar (@oprajbhar) June 18, 2026 "And why wouldn't he? The way the SP office yesterday insulted Brahmins under the guise of a conference has deeply hurt the 'red' of 'Rebel Ballia.' The plan was already in place, but yesterday's incident has poured …

After Mamata & Uddhav, Is Akhilesh Next? Rajbhar Claims SP Headed For ... Updated 17 June 2026 at 16:03 IST Uttar Pradesh minister OP Rajbhar has claimed that a major split is brewing within the Samajwadi Party, alleging that senior SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and that several party leaders are ready to switch sides. Akhilesh responds with a sharp one-line jibe, while SP leaders dismiss the allegations as 'bakbak-itis'. Deepti Verma India News 6 min read Follow : After Mamata & Uddhav, Is Akhilesh Next? Rajbhar Claims SP Headed For Major Split As UP Gears Up for 2027 Poll Battle | Image: Republic Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday triggered a fresh political storm by claiming that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is headed for a major split and alleging that several leaders from the opposition party are prepared to join the BJP. In a series of remarks targeting SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and senior party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, Rajbhar claimed that political developments in Uttar Pradesh could soon overshadow similar episodes witnessed in states such as Maharashtra. "…

'Party will split': Rajbhar claims Akhilesh's 'real uncle' will take over SP Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, accusing him of casteist remarks and predicting a party split. Rajbhar claimed Yadav viewed Rajbhar and Maurya communities as inferior to Yadavs.