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

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

   Who is Nageshwar Rao? Ex-CBI chief’s Sarvajan Sanatan Party seeks candidates for all 403 seats for UP Polls 2027

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3. 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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7. 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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11. 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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13. 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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15. 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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17. 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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19. 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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21. 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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23. 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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25. 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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27. The National Herald The Associated Journals Ltd. 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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29. 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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31. 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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33. 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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35. 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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37. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article 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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39. 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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41. 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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43. ANI ANI Media 12 Nov 2026, 18:47 IST

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