Former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) number two and close aide of Mayawati, Nasimuddin Siddiqui, has officially joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) after facing neglect in the Congress. He made the move publicly in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav, positioning himself as a loyal party leader without placing any major conditions for his induction. However, political analysts speculate that his real interest lies in the upcoming vacant Rajya Sabha seats in the state.

The Samajwadi Party is optimistic that Siddiqui's arrival will stabilize the fragmentation of Muslim votes in Uttar Pradesh, reducing the influence of competing factions led by figures like Owaisi or Chandrashekar Azad. The party is wary of any disturbances within the Muslim voter segment, as they fear that losing any prominent Muslim political face could create a challenging environment for their electoral prospects.

In addition to his political clout, there is significant discussion within the SP about Siddiqui's management skills, as during his tenure in the BSP he was regarded as a key figure in managing some of the party's financial resources, earning him the title of 'fund manager'. His role in the SP could also extend to steering finances and strategy alongside Akhilesh Yadav, making his integration into the party a crucial aspect of their electoral strategy in the lead-up to upcoming elections.