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Maulana Shahabuddin's Ultimatum to SP: 'Muslims 22%, Yadavs 7%... Why CM Akhilesh?'
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News18•21-09-2026, 21:09
Maulana Shahabuddin's Ultimatum to SP: 'Muslims 22%, Yadavs 7%... Why CM Akhilesh?'
- •Bareilly's Maulana Shahabuddin issued a 30-day ultimatum to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
- •The Maulana demanded a Muslim be made the CM face for 2027 elections and answers on Waqf Board scams.
- •He highlighted that Muslims constitute 22% of UP's population, while Yadavs are 7%, yet Muslims receive less representation.
- •Shahabuddin urged Akhilesh to declare a Muslim CM candidate and field Muslim candidates in 150 Muslim-majority seats.
- •He warned that if no concrete announcement is made within a month, Muslims will be free to leave SP and make independent decisions.
Key Questions Answered
Maulana Shahabuddin issued a 30-day ultimatum to Akhilesh Yadav, warning that Muslims will be free to seek other political options if demands regarding leadership are not met.
He cited that Uttar Pradesh has a Muslim population of about 22 percent compared to only 7 percent for Yadavs, yet Yadavs receive disproportionately more tickets in the Samajwadi Party.
The Maulana accused Akhilesh Yadav of maintaining a mysterious silence regarding demands to name a Muslim Chief Ministerial face for 2027 and answer questions about alleged Waqf Board corruption by SP leaders.
