The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Wednesday announced its candidate for the Agra Division Graduates' Constituency of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. The party has nominated Shashank Yadav from Etah. Following the directives of Akhilesh Yadav, State President Shyam Lal Pal officially declared Shashank Yadav as the candidate.
Lucknow: Preparations for the upcoming Legislative Council (MLC) elections in Uttar Pradesh in 2026 have intensified. The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday announced its candidate for the Agra Division Graduates' Constituency. The party has nominated young leader Shashank Yadav from Etah district. This decision was made on the instructions of Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav. State President Shyam Lal Pal formally announced Shashank Yadav's name.
Shashank Yadav's Political Journey and Family Background
Shashank Yadav comes from a family with deep roots in politics. His family's name has long been associated with Samajwadi politics in Etah and surrounding areas. Pawan Prajapati, the outgoing media in-charge of the SP, stated that Shashank's father, Anil Kumar Singh Yadav, is a former MLA who represented the Nidhauli Kalan assembly constituency. Furthermore, his brother, Amit Gaurav Yadav, has also served as an MLA from the Marhara assembly constituency.
Due to this political legacy, Shashank Yadav enjoys b local support. He has also established his identity as a District Panchayat member and remains active among the public.
Akhilesh Yadav's Strategic Move
The Samajwadi Party has made a strategic move by fielding a young face for the Agra Division Graduates' seat. It is believed that the party is giving opportunities to young leaders to bring new political energy to the state. This policy of Akhilesh Yadav could help strengthen the Samajwadi Party's organization at the grassroots level in the upcoming elections.
According to experts, Akhilesh Yadav is working to re-strengthen the SP's grip in the Agra and Braj regions. Fielding active and popular faces like Shashank Yadav is considered part of this strategy. The MLC elections for the Agra Division Graduates' Constituency will be held in 2026. As the election date approaches, political activities are expected to intensify.
