Meanwhile, AIMIM is targeting Muslim-dominated Samajwadi Party strongholds like Rampur, Azamgarh, Kairana, and Bahraich. A potential third front featuring Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan alongside AIMIM could split minority and Dalit votes, challenging the INDIA bloc while potentially aiding the BJP.
With Bahujan Samaj Party's perceived weakening, Chandrashekhar Ravan is emerging as an influential voice among Dalit voters. To consolidate backward, Dalit, and minority communities, Akhilesh Yadav has renewed focus on his PDA outreach, even introducing blue attire for the Samajwadi Party youth wing to attract Ambedkarite voters alongside its traditional base.