LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party's victory in Mainpuri is not only a strength for the party but also marks the resurrection of Shivpal Singh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh politics. Notably, Shivpal Singh's Assembly seat Jaswantnagar has been the biggest contributor to Dimple Yadav's victorious margin.

Taking to Twitter Shivpal tweeted: "Heartfelt gratitude to the renowned public, well-wishers, fans and hardworking workers for the blessings, love and immense public support received from the voters of Mainpuri parliamentary constituency. 

Hearty thanks to the residents of Jaswantnagar for the blessings given to Mrs. Dimple Yadav by the respected people of Jaswantnagar." 

Addressing media reporters after he visited the late SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'samadhi' in Saifai, Shivpal said: "This is the people's tribute to Mulayam Singh and also to his ideology. The people have blessed Dimple Yadav with a record margin of victory." 

Asked about the family remaining united in the coming months, he said: "As a family we will stay united and work to fulfil the dreams of Netaji." Political analysts say that the great victory of Samajwadi Party is a result of Shivpal's organisational skills, something that had been missing in the party after Akhilesh Yadav took over.

"If Shivpal remains in Samajwadi Party's and works in the party,  the party can pose a major challenge to the BJP in 2024.  In the meanwhile, Dimple visited a temple in Saifai and took the blessings of elders in the family even before the results were formally announced.

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