The Samajwadi Party (SP), roughly translated as the "Socialist Party", is a regional political party approved by the Election Commission of India. Its primary base is in Uttar Pradesh, though it has a presence in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Uttarakhand. The party was founded on 4 October 1992 by Mulayam Singh Yadav after breaking away from the Janata Dal, with a core ideology of social justice, secularism, and pro-farmer policies. The party primarily caters to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), minorities, and rural communities. It has been a dominant political force in Uttar Pradesh for decades.
Election Symbol of Samajwadi Party:
The Election Symbol of the Samajwadi Party, as approved by the Election Commission of India, is a “Bicycle”. The bicycle represents grassroots connection, simplicity, and progress for the common man. The party flag is red and green with a white bicycle in the center, where red signifies revolution and socialism, while green symbolizes prosperity and growth.
Leaders of the Samajwadi Party (SP)
The major leaders and executives of the party are:
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Akhilesh Yadav, National President & Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav is an Indian politician and currently holds the position of National President of the Samajwadi Party. Akhilesh Yadav was also elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Kannauj in the 2024 Indian general election. He now leads the Samajwadi Party in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
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Ram Gopal Yadav, National General Secretary & Rajya Sabha MP: Ram Gopal Yadav currently serves as the National General Secretary of the Samajwadi Party and is a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha. He began his career as the Chairman of the Etawah Zila Parishad in 1989. He was appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Health and Family Welfare in September 2024.
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Imtiaz Jaleel, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha: Imtiaz Jaleel Syed, also known as Syed Imtiyaz Jaleel, is an Indian politician who represented the Aurangabad Lok Sabha Constituency in Maharashtra as a Member of Parliament from May 2019 to June 2024. He belongs to the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party. Before entering politics, Imtiaz Jaleel was a journalist who worked for Lokmat and NDTV.
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Waris Pathan, National Spokesperson & Former MLA: Waris Pathan is an Indian politician and lawyer, serving as the national spokesperson of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He previously served as an MLA for the AIMIM representing the Byculla constituency in Mumbai. His term as MLA was from October 16, 2014, to October 24, 2019.
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Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri, Senior Leader & Former MLA: Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri is an Indian politician and a prominent figure in the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party. He currently serves as the General Secretary of the AIMIM. He was a Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly (MLA) for several terms.
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Shaukat Ali, UP State President: Shaukat Ali is the current State President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in Uttar Pradesh. He holds a significant leadership role within the party in the state.