Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — February 15, 2026:  In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections , former Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui  formally joined the Samajwadi Party  (SP) at a public event in Lucknow on Sunday. The induction was welcomed by party president Akhilesh Yadav , who described it as a major step toward strengthening unity for social justice and electoral success . Siddiqui, a seasoned politician with roots in the