In a significant political shift, Naseemuddin Siddiqui, who recently resigned from the Congress Party, joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday in the capital city of Lucknow. His joining was part of a larger event where several other leaders also took membership in SP. Akhilesh Yadav, the president of SP, welcomed Siddiqui and the other new members, symbolizing a strengthening of the party's ranks in Uttar Pradesh politics.

During the membership event at the SP headquarters, various former legislators were also present, including Rajkumar Pal from Pratapgarh and former MLA from Deoria Dinanath Kushwaha, among others. Rajkumar Pal emphasized the SP's commitment to the legacy of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, stating that the community will stand with the party in its fight to honor her contributions. This reflects the party's continuous efforts to connect with historical figures to inspire and mobilize voter support.

Siddiqui expressed his longstanding admiration for the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, referring to him as 'Netaji' and affirming that he has always considered him a leader, regardless of his previous political affiliations. His statements underline the emotional and ideological ties that many leaders in Uttar Pradesh maintain with political icons, revealing an important aspect of regional political dynamics where personal loyalty often influences party allegiance and membership.