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Dr. Abhilash Dawre

19 March 2025 at 5:18:41 pm

Kin stage sit-in demanding arrest of main accused

Ulhasnagar: Tension prevailed in the Camp-5 area of Kailash Colony on Friday evening following the brutal double murder of two brothers in a broad daylight firing incident that has triggered outrage among local residents and the victims’ family members. Relatives of the deceased staged a sit-in protest on the main road, refusing to accept the bodies until all the accused are arrested. The bodies of brothers Anil Harkesh Chouhan (22) and Aman Harkesh Chouhan (17) were brought to their...

Kin stage sit-in demanding arrest of main accused

Ulhasnagar: Tension prevailed in the Camp-5 area of Kailash Colony on Friday evening following the brutal double murder of two brothers in a broad daylight firing incident that has triggered outrage among local residents and the victims’ family members. Relatives of the deceased staged a sit-in protest on the main road, refusing to accept the bodies until all the accused are arrested. The bodies of brothers Anil Harkesh Chouhan (22) and Aman Harkesh Chouhan (17) were brought to their residence around 6:30 pm amid heavy police deployment to prevent any untoward incident. A large number of residents, including women, gathered near the house and raised slogans against the police administration, demanding immediate arrest of the main accused and strict punishment for all those involved in the attack. Protesters alleged that timely police action could have prevented the incident. The agitating relatives warned that they would not take custody of the bodies until the prime accused and all absconding suspects are arrested. The protest led to a tense atmosphere in the locality for several hours. Police officials remained at the spot and attempted to pacify the protesters while additional security personnel were deployed to maintain law and order. According to police, the firing incident took place on Thursday evening at Kailash Colony Chowk, where a gang of nearly 10 to 12 persons allegedly opened fire on members of the Chouhan family over an old rivalry. Anil and Aman Chouhan died on the spot, while Arjun Surajbali Chouhan sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. While speaking to, ‘The Perfect Voice’, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsinh Jadhav said that two accused Shekhar Birajdar and Ajay Rao have been arrested in connection with the case. He added that four police teams have been formed to trace and arrest the remaining accused, and further investigation is underway. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over law and order in Ulhasnagar, with fear and anger spreading among local residents following the deadly attack.

UP politics heats up

Tension in SP-Congress alliance ahead of 2027 elections

New Delhi: As northern India swelters under the relentless heat, Uttar Pradesh is no exception. While the mercury soars, the political temperature in the state is rising just as sharply. With the 2027 Assembly elections on the horizon, the tug-of-war over alliance between the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress has given birth to new political equations. Past trends and data suggest that, once again, the electoral battlefield will witness a complex game of alliances and independent strategies.


In fact, Congress is extending a hand of friendship to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to strengthen its presence in Uttar Pradesh. How successful this effort will be remains to be seen.


During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the SP-Congress alliance displayed its strength in certain regions, but in the previous Assembly, Panchayat, and local elections, Congress contested independently. This indicated that the strength of an alliance doesn’t always translate uniformly at the constituency level.


Akhilesh Yadav has made it clear that the I.N.D.I.A. block will remain intact for the 2027 Assembly elections. He stated, “Those who want to join the alliance, can come and those who wish to leave, are free to go.”


This declaration not only underscores the alliance strategy but also sends a strong signal regarding power equations. While this announcement aimed to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a few days later, some statements hinted at subtle shifts in messaging.


However, recent reports suggest renewed discussions about SP and Congress contesting separately in Uttar Pradesh, assembly, Panchayat and local-level elections, where Congress may prefer to go it alone. Clearly, the alliance’s seat-sharing arrangement is not suitable to congress, but SP has already prepared meticulously at the booth and regional organizational level.

Booth Mobilisation

Akhilesh Yadav has emphasised that SP workers will be fully mobilized at every booth. This strategy is aimed at strengthening the party’s local organizational capabilities. By maintaining a robust presence in every Assembly constituency, the party intends to ensure its influence remains strong on voting day.


Political analysts believe this move could impact both SP and Congress vote banks. When the alliance is unclear and SP is showing its full strength independently, opposition supporter tilted toward Akhilesh Yadav.


According to SP’s strategy, the party aims to maintain influence over 280-300 seats, particularly in northern and western Uttar Pradesh. Congress, on the other hand, is expected to contest 20-30 seats, largely confined to urban and sensitive constituencies. Past Assembly election data sheds light on this strategy. In the previous election, SP contested 347 seats and won around 111, strengthening its position, while Congress contested 399 seats but managed to win just two. This experience taught both parties that alliances combined with active organizational presence at the booth level could yield better outcomes.


Alliance Complexities

Akhilesh Yadav has also signaled to Congress not to underestimate SP. If Congress forges a separate strategy with the BSP, SP is fully prepared to contest independently in Uttar Pradesh. This possibility is already reshaping political calculations in the state.


Yadav views the P.D.A. not as a single-party venture but as a broad “community and movement” encompassing nearly 65% of the population, currently feeling marginalized, insulted, or deprived. According to him, this movement is committed to protecting the Constitution, reservation policies, and social justice.


Thus, SP’s strategy is not merely about electoral victory, but it carries a wider social and political message. The party aims not only to win power but also to establish a lasting organizational foundation for its voter base and supporters in both rural and urban areas.


The ongoing alliance uncertainties demonstrate that the I.N.D.I.A. Alliance’s position in Uttar Pradesh remains far from clear. SP has prioritized organizational preparation and plans to maintain activity at every booth. Congress, meanwhile, is signaling the possibility of contesting independently.


This dynamic will inevitably influence voters. Where alliances appear uncertain, SP’s strong booth-level structure could bolster its electoral grip. Analysts suggest that in the 2027 Assembly elections, SP’s proactive approach at every seat may play a decisive role, potentially posing a significant challenge to the BJP.


Uttar Pradesh’s politics has always been a mix of alliances, seat-sharing negotiations, and caste-religion-based vote-bank strategies. This time, the tussle between SP and Congress, combined with booth-level preparedness and potential alliance complexities, has intensified the pre-election buzz. Akhilesh Yadav’s message is clear that SP will remain strong and active under all circumstances in UP. This makes the upcoming elections not only politically critical but also highly dramatic and exciting for the state’s electorate.

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