Battleground Rampur: Unfolding Political Drama In Uttar Pradesh

Rampur, renowned for its knives or chakus, transforms into a battleground as five assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh merge, drawing attention from all corners. In a rare occurrence spanning 47 years, six candidates vie for victory in Rampur, with intrigue unfolding during nomination filing. Amidst the drama, Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi emerges as the chosen candidate for the Samajwadi Party, despite the shadow of jailed Azam Khan's influence. Nadvi, hailing from Rampur but now serving as the Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, faces allegations of being an outsider in the electoral race. However, Abdullah Salam, aligned with the Azam Khan camp and sharing the same Turk caste as Nadvi, lends his support to the SP candidate, emphasizing unity within the party. Meanwhile, Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi of the BJP, victorious in Rampur's 2022 by-election following Azam Khan's imprisonment, seeks to maintain his hold on the constituency. Lodhi emphasizes progress and development, signaling a shift in voter priorities towards employment and growth over divisive religious rhetoric.