Akhilesh Yadav Extends Birthday Wishes to Rahul Gandhi: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav offered his birthday greetings to Rahul Gandhi on social media, praising the Congress leader's inclusive political activism and describing him as a positive force in Indian politics.
Akhilesh Yadav Wishes Rahul Gandhi: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, received numerous birthday wishes from across the country on his 55th birthday. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav extended his greetings in a special message, commending Rahul Gandhi's active participation in inclusive politics and wishing him well for his socio-political contributions. This comes at a time when questions are being raised about a potential alliance between the Samajwadi Party and the Congress in Uttar Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi Celebrates 55th Birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi celebrated his 55th birthday on June 18th. He received birthday wishes from Congress party leaders, workers, and leaders of allied parties across the country. The outpouring of birthday greetings for Rahul Gandhi was evident across social media and political platforms.
Rahul Gandhi currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and is considered one of the most prominent faces of the Congress party. His recent role and active participation in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections infused the party with renewed political energy.
Akhilesh Yadav's Special Birthday Greeting
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav used the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to convey his birthday wishes to Rahul Gandhi. His post read (translated): "Heartiest birthday greetings and best wishes to Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji for his harmonious, inclusive, accommodative, and comprehensive socio-political activism!"
Rahul and Akhilesh's Political Friendship
It's no secret in political circles that Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav share a cordial and cooperative relationship. Whether it was the 2017 UP Assembly elections or the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both leaders have appeared together on numerous occasions.
Their interactions and mutual support in the Lok Sabha also reflect a spirit of collaboration. While it's not always easy for parties with differing ideologies to come together, the friendship between Rahul and Akhilesh has provided a foundation for both parties to work together on several occasions.
Status of the SP-Congress Alliance in UP
An alliance between the Samajwadi Party and the Congress persists in Uttar Pradesh. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, both parties contested under the INDIA alliance and achieved good results. The SP emerged as the largest party in the state, while the Congress also significantly improved its performance by winning six Lok Sabha seats.
However, some dissenting voices regarding the alliance have surfaced in recent weeks. Congress MP Imran Masood publicly stated that considering the SP as the 'elder brother' in UP is not appropriate for the Congress. He also expressed dissatisfaction with the relationship with the SP.
