Lucknow, April 26 -- After a prolonged period of speculation and internal discord, Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav has taken a decisive step by filing his nomination from the Kannauj parliamentary constituency. This move signifies a concerted effort to reclaim the political stronghold lost to the BJP in the previous election, driven primarily by intense pressure from party workers and local leaders dissatisfied with the initial candidate, Tej Pratap Yadav, due to his perceived lack of grassroots connectivity.

The decision to field Akhilesh Yadav himself was prompted by a series of events that underscored the growing unrest within the party regarding the choice of candidate for the pivotal Kannauj constituency.

Initially, T...