LUCKNOW, Jan. 1 -- Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday asked his party workers to gear up for 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. He also asked them to remain vigilant against any discrepancy in the electoral rolls. A "Bati Chokha" lunch was organised at SP headquarters in Lucknow to mark the first day of the 2026 in which party workers, many MLAs and MPs were present.

Extending New Year greetings to them, Akhilesh said, "Today we resolve to follow the path shown by Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, and our revered leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, and work towards leading the country and society to the path of prosperity. In the new year, everyone has to work together with new energy and determ...