Lucknow, March 24 -- In a significant blow to the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, several crucial allies have announced their departure from the party led by Akhilesh Yadav, signaling a major upheaval in the state's political landscape ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

This exodus of allies poses a formidable challenge to the main opposition party in Uttar Pradesh, leaving it grappling with uncertainties and complexities as it navigates the road to electoral success.

The departure of key allies commenced approximately a year ago, as political parties geared up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The trend gained momentum with the exit of the Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and subsequently the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD). The la...