Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday (August 30, 2025) joined the Congress’ ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar’s Saran district. In a post on X, senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal said Mr. Yadav is a “steadfast ally” in the party’s fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) alleged attempt to destroy the country’s democracy.

"This morning, former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav Jee joined the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Saran. Welcomed him to this historic movement to protect democracy. He has been a steadfast ally in our fight against the BJP's destruction of our democracy, and a strong voice for the poor and underprivileged in UP and across the country," Mr. Venugopal said on the social media platform.