Samajwadi Party: Shift Shivpal to Central Politics, Akhilesh to Mulayam

Sources told CNN-News18 that later Akhilesh came to Mulayam's office and intimated SP supremo of his demands. "Mulayam Singh was annoyed over the national convention held by Akhilesh and Ram Gopal Yadav," sources told CNN-News18. However, sources do not rule out the possibility of a compromise. 

A senior SP leader and Rajya Sabha member reportedly met Akhliesh on Tuesday morning and told him that the party was on the verge of losing its symbol. Responding him Akhilesh said, "He wants just two things." "He wants to be the CM face and have a say in candidate selection." (Sources told CNN-News18) 

Sources tell CNN-News18 that both Akhilesh and Mulayam are apprehensive of losing the party symbol, cycle. This is compelling them to reach a consensus.

Mujhe baithak ka pata nahi; agar baithak mei Netaji (Mulayam Singh Yadav) bulayenge toh jayenge: Shivpal Singh Yadav pic.twitter.com/7vr9f7tNed

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Akhilesh meets Mulayam and proposed to step down from post of SP national president provided Shivpal Yadav moves to central politics: Sources

Madhukar Jetley, a close aide of Mulayam, is also present in the meeting.

Balram Yadav, a close aide of Mulayam, is also present in the meeting.

Mulayam's meeting with Akhilesh underway.

I don't know anything about the meeting (Akhilesh-Mulayam). If called, I will definitely go for the meeting: Shivpal Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav has made a right decision to meet Netaji (Mulayam). Everything will be resolved: SP leader CP Rai

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav reaches Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence in Lucknow to meet him.

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Akhilesh reaches Mulayam's residence.

Akhilesh Yadav Goes to Meet Mulayam

Akhilesh Yadav seems to have effected a bloodless coup in the Samajwadi Party by "elevating" his father Mulayam Singh Yadav to a "margdarshak" (mentor) and anointing himself as the national president of the party.

Jo bhi chatti honi thi ho gayi, iski bharpai aagami govt karegi;lekin hum kisi parivaar ke kalesh ko lekar kushi ka izhaar nhi kar sakte: HM pic.twitter.com/PkEnWTTf4k

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Mulayam-Akhilesh meeting possible to end political crisis in Uttar Pradesh: Party Sources

Election Commission is likely to announce the poll dates of Uttar Pradesh elections tomorrow.

I cannot ruled out a possibility of meeting between Akhilesh and Mulayam: CP Rai

Mulayam Singh Yadav is a great leader and a politician. We all are hopeful that differences between Akhilesh and Mulayam will be resolved soon: Senior SP Leader CP Rai

We have said to EC that 90 % of MLAs are supporting Akhilesh Yadav ji and hence party led by him must be considered as SP: Ram Gopal Yadav pic.twitter.com/g3RiHnvjLZ

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 3, 2017

Ram Gopal Yadav at EC office

SP's 90% people are with UP Chief Minister and that means Akhilesh’s party is the real Samajwadi Party: Ram Gopal Yadav

If there is feud in the party it doesn't mean we will exploit the situation. We want all should be fair in electoral battle. A fight between father-son is always sad for any Indian: Rajnath Singh

Latest updates: Mulayam Singh Yadav reaches Lucknow airport.

I am a sentimental person and I believe in relationships: Azam Khan

All gates are not closed yet. I will try again to mediate between Mulayam and Akhilesh Yadav: Azam Khan

Only experts can ascertain if they are forged or not but Netaji hasn't condemned the letter yet: Azam Khan, SP pic.twitter.com/bG3whkPhr1

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Regarding reports of forged signatures, one is in short form & other is in full form: Azam Khan, SP pic.twitter.com/Fmlh7lTJyt

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If situation allows, I will again convince both (Mulayam and Akhilesh) of them to end this forever. Khudai (deities) key alava saab kuchh mumkin hai (Everything is possible except khudai): Azam Khan

I will not tell media about the purpose of my visit to Delhi: Azam Khan