Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, a new political alliance picture is emerging. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party president Chandrashekhar Azad are preparing to come together to form a third front. The two leaders are set to formally announce the alliance at a joint press conference in Lucknow on November 12. The front is reported to be preparing to contest around 150 Assembly seats.
The main focus of this alliance is to strengthen its political base among Dalit and Muslim voters. According to the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Caste population in Uttar Pradesh is about 20.7 percent and the Muslim population is about 19.3 percent. The combined population of the two communities works out to nearly 40 percent. However, this population figure is not a guarantee of votes for any one party or alliance.
Both parties are looking at Assembly constituencies where Dalit and Muslim voters have an influential presence. Owaisi’s party has been active on Muslim issues and representation, while Chandrashekhar Azad is trying to expand his hold in Dalit politics.
The new alliance has also started discussion around the Samajwadi Party’s PDA equation. However, the performance of both parties in the 2022 Assembly elections was limited. In such a situation, their political role in 2027 will depend on candidate selection, seat-sharing and local support bases. For now, all eyes are on the formal announcement of the third front and its strategy.
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