Dramatic U-turn: Mulayam Singh Yadav revokes Akhilesh, Ramgopal expulsions

With the writing on the wall loud and clear after Akhilesh mustered an overwhelming majority of party MLAs in his support, Yadav asked state SP chief Shivpal to announced revocation of the expulsion of the two. “Netaji (MSY) has ordered the suspension orders of Akhilesh and Ram Gopal are terminated with immediate effect. All of us will fight communal forces,” Shivpal said.

Akhilesh on Saturday morning convened a meeting of SP legislators where over 200 of 229 party MLAs turned up expressing their loyalty with the CM. Following a poor turnout at its own meeting, the Mulayam camp cancelled it and minister Azam began brokering peace between the warring father-son duo. Khan was sent to the CM’s camp with a message that he should show flexibility. Soon, Khan drove back to Mulayam’s residence along with the CM.