MEERUT, Nov. 27 -- Addressing a rally on Wednesday at the Government Inter College ground in Muzaffarnagar, Azad Samaj Party (ASP) chief and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad declared that alleged voter manipulation through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process would not be tolerated under any circumstances. "This is Uttar Pradesh, not Bihar," he said from the stage, asserting that no one would be allowed to "steal votes" in the state. He added that his ongoing tour of western UP is aimed at strengthening "brotherhood and social harmony" in the region. A key moment at the rally was the induction of former MLA Shahnawaz Rana into the ASP. His entry drew loud applause and slogans from supporters, with senior party leaders calling his experience a valuable addition to the organisation. In a major political announcement, Chandrashekhar said the ASP would launch two statewide agitations beginning January 1. The first will focus on unemployment, accusing successive governments of "playing with the trust of the youth" by failing to deliver on job promises. He also vowed to abolish the contract-based employment system and ensure permanent government jobs for youth. The second agitation will demand a complete ban on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Chandrashekhar alleged that EVMs compromise electoral transparency and must be replaced immediately. Turning to agrarian concerns, the ASP chief highlighted farmer distress, especially the ongoing shortage of DAP fertiliser. He promised that if his party comes to power, the procurement price of sugarcane would be increased to Rs.500 per quintal. Chandrashekhar further revived the long-standing demand for establishing a High Court bench in western Uttar Pradesh. He said residents of the region have been demanding this for decades, yet successive Congress and BJP governments have failed to act. "If the ASP forms the government, we will ensure that a High Court bench is established in West UP without delay," he said....