Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad Launch Samajik Parivartan Morcha for 2027 UP Polls; Azad Named CM Face

Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad Announce New Political Alliance

A new political alliance has taken shape in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Azad announcing the formation of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM).

The announcement was made at a joint press conference in Lucknow on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

The two leaders presented the alliance as a political platform focused on social change and the representation of marginalised communities. Owaisi also declared Chandrashekhar Azad as the alliance's chief ministerial candidate for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Chandrashekhar Azad Named Chief Ministerial Candidate

During the press conference, Owaisi announced that Chandrashekhar Azad would lead the alliance as its chief ministerial face.

Owaisi said both parties were committed to making the new political formation successful and working together to bring the changes they wanted to see in Uttar Pradesh.

He described the alliance as an alternative political platform and said it would seek to prevent the BJP from returning to power in the state for a third consecutive term.

Chandrashekhar Azad, who represents the Nagina Lok Sabha constituency, leads the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram).

'Not a Third Front, but a Front for Social Change'

Chandrashekhar Azad described the Samajik Parivartan Morcha as a platform for social transformation rather than simply another electoral alliance.

He said the formation would work for communities facing social and economic disadvantages, including Dalits, backward classes, minorities and other marginalised groups.

Azad questioned the performance of successive governments, arguing that promises of social justice and empowerment had not sufficiently improved the conditions of disadvantaged communities.

He said the new alliance intended to raise issues affecting people who continue to face poverty, discrimination and limited access to basic facilities.

Focus on Dalits, Minorities, Farmers and Unemployed Youth

The alliance leaders outlined several issues they intend to prioritise in the run-up to the 2027 elections.

These include:

• Social justice: Addressing concerns of Dalits, backward classes and marginalised communities.

• Minority representation: Raising issues affecting religious and other minority groups.

• Employment: Addressing unemployment among young people in Uttar Pradesh.

• Education: Highlighting concerns over the condition and accessibility of education.

• Agriculture: Raising problems faced by farmers and agricultural workers.

• Economic development: Focusing on poverty, inequality and access to essential services.

Owaisi said the alliance would work to bring different disadvantaged communities onto a common political platform.

Alliance Plans to Contest All 403 Assembly Seats

The Samajik Parivartan Morcha has announced its intention to contest all 403 constituencies in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

The announcement signals an effort by the two parties to expand their political presence across the state rather than restrict their campaign to selected regions.

The alliance has also indicated that it is open to other political parties joining the formation, including the Samajwadi Party and Congress, if they are willing to work together towards its stated objectives.

The final seat-sharing arrangements and the list of candidates are yet to be announced.

November 26 Rally Planned in Lucknow

The alliance leaders have announced a public meeting scheduled for November 26 in Lucknow.

The rally is expected to serve as an important public event for the newly formed political platform and provide an opportunity to outline its objectives and campaign agenda.

Owaisi appealed to people to participate in the meeting, describing it as the beginning of a wider movement for social change in Uttar Pradesh.

What the New Alliance Means for Uttar Pradesh Politics

The formation of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha adds another political grouping to the contest ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

AIMIM has focused on minority representation, while the Azad Samaj Party has built its political platform around Dalit and other marginalised communities.

By bringing the two parties together, the alliance is seeking to establish a broader platform around social justice and representation.

Its electoral role will depend on its organisation across constituencies, candidate selection, alliances with other parties and the issues that dominate the campaign.

The Samajwadi Party, Congress, BJP and other political formations are also expected to remain important participants in the state's political contest.

Conclusion

Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad have launched the Samajik Parivartan Morcha ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with Azad named as its chief ministerial candidate.

The alliance has announced plans to contest all 403 seats and focus on social justice, education, employment, agriculture and the concerns of marginalised communities. Its November 26 rally in Lucknow will be an important next step as the new political formation begins its campaign preparations.