Lucknow: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections less than six months away, the Samajwadi Party (SP) leadership is taking no chances with party discipline. SP President Akhilesh Yadav and National General Secretary Shivpal Singh Yadav have issued a stringent set of guidelines, outlining five critical actions that party workers must strictly avoid during the crucial run-up to the polls.
Speaking recently to party workers in Saifai on November 9, Shivpal Yadav delivered a stern warning against arrogance. He directed district presidents to immediately expel any party worker caught threatening others with remarks like, “Let the elections happen, let our government come, then we will see you.” Shivpal expressed concerns that rival parties, particularly the BJP, might exploit such statements to tarnish the SP’s reputation.
This recent directive adds to a series of guidelines established by Akhilesh Yadav during separate meetings with district unit chiefs and youth wing leaders earlier this year. In an effort to maintain a clean political discourse, the SP chief instructed his cadre to refrain from launching personal attacks against senior leaders of rival parties, particularly the BJP and the BSP. Instead, he urged workers to focus purely on highlighting the achievements of the previous SP regime.
Furthermore, Akhilesh strictly prohibited the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake photos or videos for political retaliation. He cited an instance where a doctored image falsely depicted him touching the Chief Minister’s feet, which prompted an SP supporter to create a similar retaliatory image. The party chief strongly advised against such actions.
The top leadership has also placed a strict ban on derogatory remarks concerning caste and religion. When promoting the party’s PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, and Alpsankhyak) formula, workers have been explicitly told not to target or alienate any other community. Finally, Akhilesh has directed the cadre to avoid getting entangled in unnecessary political arguments or brawls in public spaces. He stressed the importance of maintaining decency in public behaviour, language, and social media interactions, ensuring that no misstep provides ammunition to their political opponents.