Owaisi names Chandrashekhar Azad as Samajik Parivartan Morcha's UP chief ministerial face

Published 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 IST

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Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, newly appointed chief of the National Commission for Women, took charge on Tuesday at the commission’s office in the national capital.

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AIMIM–Azad Samaj Party alliance will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

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First reported by ABP Live at 06:06 UTC on 11 Nov.

Coverage ran into a second day.

Across 2 desks: india, politics.

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The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd.
ANI ANI Media
The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co.
Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.
ABP Live ABP Group
Maktoob Media Maktoob Media
India Today Living Media India
The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co.
The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd.
The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily
Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co.
Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)
NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media)
The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.
Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings
Hindustan Times HT Media
Kashmir Life Kashmir Life
The Indian Express Indian Express Group
The Hans India
The Tribune The Tribune Trust
Livemint HT Media Ltd.

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 12:33 IST

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Clarifying the two-step screening process, M Nageshwar Rao said, “This application is solely for preliminary screening in the first phase. Applicants found preliminarily suitable will be asked to provide detailed information and the required documents in the second phase.”

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13 hours later
The Tribune The Tribune Trust 12 Nov 2026, 01:37 IST

Owaisi, Azad likely to announce alliance for UP elections today

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) chief Chandrashekhar Azad are expected to hold a joint press conference in Lucknow on Thursday to announce a pact between their two parties for the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, party leaders indicated. The two-party…

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27 minutes later
The Hans India 12 Nov 2026, 02:05 IST

CM Revanth Reddy says BRS will join hands with BJP

Participating in ‘National Education Day’ and ‘Minority Welfare Day’ celebrations on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said that the Congress party had the strength to take on the BJP.

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8 hours later
The Indian Express Indian Express Group 12 Nov 2026, 10:58 IST

Chandra Shekhar Azad is UP CM face for alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi

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1 minute later
Kashmir Life Kashmir Life 12 Nov 2026, 11:00 IST

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SRINAGAR: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita on Wednesday assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his appointment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty member at AIIMS Bhopal. He has also…

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2 hours later
Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 13:06 IST

‘To stop BJP’s 3rd win’: AIMIM-Azad Samaj Party alliance names Chandra Shekhar Azad as UP CM candidate

The alliance between AIMIM and ASP will be refered to as the Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM).

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 12 Nov 2026, 13:07 IST

Owaisi Announces AIMIM-ASP Alliance for UP Polls, Azad as CM Face

Owaisi said the alliance would focus on issues concerning backward and Dalit communities, the oppressed and marginalised sections, irrespective of their caste, alleging that these communities had so far been used merely as vote banks by political parties

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7 minutes later
The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 13:14 IST

Owaisi backs Chandrashekhar Azad for UP chief minister's post, vows to stop BJP's third term

LUCKNOW: Adding a new dimension to the political landscape in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and the Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (ASP) announced an alliance here on Thursday. Naming the alliance as Samajik Parivartan Morcha, both the leaders, eyeing the…

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3 minutes later
NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 12 Nov 2026, 13:18 IST

Asaduddin Owaisi Seals Chandrashekhar Azad Tie-Up, Chief Minister Face. What It Means For UP

Owaisi had, for months, sought space in the Opposition alliance, even issuing ultimatums to the SP and the Congress. However, his overtures failed to find takers.

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24 minutes later
Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 12 Nov 2026, 13:43 IST

Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Aazad form ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ for 2027 UP polls

Lucknow: The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and Chandrashekhar Aazad’s Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) on Thursday announced the formation of the ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ to jointly contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. The announcement was made by Aazad in the presence of AIMIM president and…

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 13:43 IST

Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad launch third front in UP, project Azad as CM candidate

Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad announce the Samajik Parivartan Morcha ahead of the 2027 UP elections, naming Azad as its chief ministerial candidate.

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8 minutes later
The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily 12 Nov 2026, 13:52 IST

Azad to lead Samajik Parivartan Morcha, be UP CM face: Owaisi

Lucknow: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, November 12, announced that Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Aazad would be the chief ministerial face of the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference…

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2 hours later
The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 15:52 IST

Owaisi names Chandrashekhar Azad as Uttar Pradesh CM face of Samajik Parivartan Morcha

In a joint press conference with the AIMIM chief, Mr. Azad said, “If SP, Congress or any other party wants to join us to stop BJP from coming to power, we are open to it”

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17 minutes later
The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 16:09 IST

Owaisi names Chandrashekhar Azad as Samajik Parivartan Morcha's UP chief ministerial face

AIMIM–Azad Samaj Party alliance will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

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The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 16:14 IST

Chandrashekhar Azad, Owaisi join hands to form 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' ahead of UP polls

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17 minutes later
India Today Living Media India 12 Nov 2026, 16:32 IST

Third Front in UP: AIMIM Backs Chandrashekhar Azad as CM Face to Take on BJP

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35 minutes later
Maktoob Media Maktoob Media 12 Nov 2026, 17:07 IST

Asaduddin Owaisi announces Chandrashekhar Aazad as chief ministerial candidate of new alliance for 2027 UP polls

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has named Chandrashekhar Aazad as the chief ministerial candidate of their new Samajik Parivartan Morcha, pitching it as an alternative to stop the BJP from winning a third term in Uttar Pradesh in 2027.

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16 minutes later
ABP Live ABP Group 12 Nov 2026, 17:24 IST

Mayawati's BSP Reacts To Owaisi-Chandrashekhar Azad Alliance Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls

The alliance between Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Chandrashekhar Azad's Azad Samaj Party (ASP) for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections has triggered political reactions across the state. Amid the growing debate over the alliance's possible electoral…

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Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 17:56 IST

'Credible and strong alternative': Asauddin Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Azad announce electoral alliance in UP, latter named as 'CM face’

Lucknow: AIMIM president Asauddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (ASP) president Chandrashekhar on Thursday announced their alliance in the forthcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled to held early next year, and formed ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ and declared that they would put up…

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9 minutes later
The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 18:05 IST

Evening newswrap: Owaisi and Azad join hands for 2027 UP polls; Nvidia board weighs Huang's exit amid spy scandal, and more

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and MP Chandrashekhar Azad have joined forces to create the Samajik Parivartan Morcha in anticipation of the 2027 UP elections. With Azad as the designated chief ministerial candidate, this coalition invites partnerships with both the Samajwadi Party and Congress for…

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26 minutes later
The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 18:31 IST

Watch | Owaisi, Azad in alliance; will 'third front' take on Akhilesh and Yogi?

Senior journalists Siddharth Kalhans, Sharat Pradhan, and Siddharth Tiwari examine the electoral prospects of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha in a panel discussion

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ANI ANI Media 12 Nov 2026, 18:47 IST

Newly appointed NCW chief Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes charge

Newly appointed National Commission for Women chief Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar on Tuesday took charge at the office in the national capital.

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