Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday, September 30, that the INDIA bloc is united. He also said that the unity of the opposition group is the BJP’s “biggest sorrow.” His statement came as he stayed away from the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi.Key HighlightsAkhilesh Yadav said the INDIA bloc is united.He called the bloc’s unity BJP’s “biggest sorrow.”Akhilesh did not attend the September 30 meeting in Delhi.The meeting focused on issues linked to the Election Commission and electoral rolls.Akhilesh Yadav Speaks on INDIA BlocAkhilesh Yadav spoke about the opposition alliance in Lucknow on Wednesday. He criticised the BJP and said the unity of the INDIA bloc was a matter of concern for the ruling party.“BJP’s biggest sorrow is that the INDIA bloc is united.”The statement came on the same day as a major INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi. Opposition leaders met to discuss a joint plan on issues related to the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Why Did Akhilesh Skip the Meeting?Akhilesh Yadav did not attend the meeting in Delhi. The Samajwadi Party had said that he had other political engagements, including work linked to the Rajya Sabha election process. Party representatives were involved in the meeting instead.His absence has also drawn attention because the SP and Congress have not yet settled their seat-sharing plan for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. Reports have described differences between the two parties over the alliance talks.INDIA Bloc Meeting in DelhiSeveral opposition parties took part in the September 30 meeting. Leaders discussed electoral issues and a possible joint action over concerns related to the Election Commission.The meeting was also linked to demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Different opposition parties have raised concerns about the SIR exercise and electoral rolls.Akhilesh’s latest statement comes at a time when opposition parties are working on their plans ahead of upcoming elections. His comments put the focus back on the INDIA bloc and its coordination among different parties.
