Hence, Ram Gopal Yadav, the intellectual face of the family, came out as a mediator between the two camps today. Ram Gopal Yadav echoed chief minister's sentiments saying, "Outsiders are hurting the Samajwadi Party." Singhal was always considered close to Shivpal Yadav and his removal was considered as an act against CM's formidable uncle. On the other hand, Akhilesh Yadav made his poll plan public on twitter. The chief minister tweeted that he would launch his poll campaign with Samajwadi Vikas Rath Yatra on October 3.

Source: India Today September 15, 2016 09:06 UTC