X: @the_news_21
In a significant blow to the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party, MLA and the party’s chief whip in the state assembly, Manoj Pandey, has tendered his resignation from his post. This development unfolds at a critical juncture as the state gears up for the Rajya Sabha Polls, intensifying speculations of possible defections within the party ranks.
Manoj Pandey’s decision to step down from his role as the party’s chief whip comes amidst swirling rumors of potential cross-voting by some Samajwadi Party MLAs in favor of BJP candidates. His resignation letter addressed to party chief Akhilesh Yadav simply states, “I wish to inform you that I was appointed as the ‘Chief Whip’ of the Samajwadi Party Legislative Assembly. Therefore, I am resigning from the position of ‘Chief Whip’. Please accept it.”
The letter, devoid of explicit reasons for his resignation, has ignited conjecture regarding his motives and future political allegiance. With speculation ripe that Pandey may align himself with the ruling BJP post the Rajya Sabha elections, his departure serves as a setback for the Samajwadi Party, amplifying uncertainties within the political landscape of the state.
As the political drama unfolds against the backdrop of the impending Rajya Sabha polls, the resignation of Manoj Pandey adds another layer of intrigue, underscoring the fluidity of political affiliations and the high stakes involved in the electoral process.
