Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) appears divided on the eve of the presidential elections with camps led by its patron Mulayam Singh Yadav and party chief Akhilesh Yadav all set to vote for rival candidates, triggering possibility of cross-voting. Significantly, the dinner was skipped by Akhilesh and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, who are supporting the opposition’s candidate. Interestingly, Shivpal and another senior party leader and legislator Azam Khan were conspicuous by their absence. In a written appeal circulated to all SP MLAs, Kumar said the presidential election has given one an opportunity to transcend petty politics and listen to inner conscience. He is a good man and the best candidate,” Shivpal, an MLA, said.

Source: Mint July 16, 2017 06:45 UTC