Why Samajwadi Party never split? Akhilesh Yadav points out 'benefit' of dynastic politics

Edited by: Rajeev Singh / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 22, 2026, 16:39 IST

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"Sometimes dynastic politics has its benefits," Akhilesh Yadav said with a laugh.

NEW DELHI: Asked whether defections by MPs could lead to political parties splitting, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the SP had a built-in advantage because five members of his family are among its MPs.alpsankhyak' or minorities, at the centre of its politics.

The greater the suffering, the stronger the PDA will become," Yadav said.

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Rajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning ÑÑÑÑкий, he lives in the reverie of âwhat ifsâ and âhow abouts.â