Samajwadi Party
The Samajwadi Party is an Indian political party founded on 4 October 1992 by Mulayam Singh Yadav. Based in Uttar Pradesh, the party describes its ideology as secular, democratic and socialist, with emphasis on equality and the upliftment of weaker sections of society.
Party President
The Samajwadi Party believes in a secular and democratic society based on equality.
Party History
- 1992Samajwadi Party founded
Mulayam Singh Yadav founded the Samajwadi Party on 4 October 1992.
- 1992First National Conference
The party held its first National Conference on 4 November 1992.
- 1993Mulayam Singh Yadav becomes Chief Minister
Mulayam Singh Yadav began another term as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- 1996National parliamentary presence
The party won 17 Lok Sabha seats in the 1996 general election.
- 1996Mulayam Singh Yadav becomes Defence Minister
Mulayam Singh Yadav served as Defence Minister of India from 1996 to 1998.
- 2003Third Mulayam Singh Yadav government
Mulayam Singh Yadav became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a third term.
- 2004Strong Lok Sabha performance
The Samajwadi Party won 36 Lok Sabha seats.
- 2009Lok Sabha performance
The party won 23 Lok Sabha seats in the 2009 general election.
- 2012Akhilesh Yadav becomes Chief Minister
Akhilesh Yadav became Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in March 2012.
- 2014Ninth National Conference
The party held its ninth National Conference in Lucknow in October 2014.
- 2017Akhilesh Yadav elected president
Akhilesh Yadav was elected Samajwadi Party national president.
- 2019Alliance with BSP in Uttar Pradesh
The Samajwadi Party contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election in an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal in Uttar Pradesh.
- 2022Uttar Pradesh Assembly election
The party emerged as the principal opposition party in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
- 2023INDIA alliance
The Samajwadi Party became part of the broader INDIA opposition alliance.
- 2024Historic Lok Sabha recovery
The Samajwadi Party won 37 Lok Sabha seats, becoming the largest party in Uttar Pradesh and one of the largest opposition parties in the 18th Lok Sabha.
Top Leadership
- AYAkhilesh YadavNational President
- RGRam Gopal YadavNational General Secretary
- SSShivpal Singh YadavSenior Leader
- DYDimple YadavLok Sabha MP and Senior Party Leader
- JBJaya BachchanRajya Sabha MP
Election Performance
(Lok Sabha)State-wise Strength
(1 states)- Uttar Pradesh2022
Financial Overview
(FY 2024-25)No financial statements on record.
Organisational Structure
A network reaching from the national council down to booth level.
Major Policies & Agenda
Promotion of a socialist society based on equality.
Emphasis on the upliftment and representation of weaker and disadvantaged sections of society.
Commitment to secular and democratic politics and opposition to communal forces.
Focus on farmers, agricultural development and rural livelihoods.
Expansion of education opportunities and development of educational infrastructure.
Focus on infrastructure, connectivity and public development projects.
Promotion of women's participation, welfare and empowerment.
Focus on employment, skills, education and opportunities for young people.
Support for business development, industrialization and modernization.
Ideology & Vision
Building a secular and democratic society based on equality, social justice and the upliftment of weaker sections.
Alliances
- INDIAIndian National Developmental Inclusive AllianceMajor Opposition Alliance · since 2023
- INDIAINDIA bloc / Samajwadi Party-Congress allianceElectoral Alliance in Uttar Pradesh in 2024 · since 2024 · 1 partners
Symbol & Colours
- Red
- Green
Connect with SP
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1992Founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav on 4 October 1992.
- 37 Lok Sabha SeatsWon 37 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election.
- Largest Party in Uttar Pradesh in 2024The party won 37 of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election.
- State PartyRecognized by the Election Commission of India as a state party.
Past Presidents
(2)- Akhilesh Yadav2017 – present
- Mulayam Singh Yadav1992 – 2017
All information is sourced from official and public records.