Rajya Sabha elections 'time for coming together': Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav. File | Photo Credit: ANI

Hinting of a possible patch-up with those who had left the party, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday (October 2, 2026) said the Rajya Sabha elections is "the time for coming together" and "stand united with others on matters of principle".

His remark assume significance, as leaders of the Samajwadi Party have been saying that the party will field three candidates in the ongoing Rajya Sabha polls, thereby triggering the possibility of cross-voting.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, Mr. Yadav said, "The time of Rajya Sabha elections is the time for coming together ('milan kaa samay hotaa hai'). It is time to move ahead from the earlier mistakes and stand united with others on matters of principle."

He went on to add: "If someone believes that our democracy, Constitution, and economy are under attack, or considers the ethanol blending in petrol to be a wrong decision, then at 'milan kaa samay', we will put aside all past grievances and join hands with those friends who wish to collaborate with us. We will forget all those things."