Lucknow: In the war within the Yadavs, Uttar Pradesh's first family, an important cameo role is being credited to Amar Singh, who returned to the Samajwadi Party recently.
Mr Singh, 60, a controversial politician known for his connections in the business, media and film world, rejoined the party in May after six years in exile, against the wishes of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Many see him as the "outsider" being accused of splitting the Yadav family, leaving Akhilesh Yadav ranged against his father Mulayam Singh Yadav and uncle Shivpal Yadav this close to the state election due early next year.
It is believed by many in the party that Mr Singh, who says Akhilesh is "like a son", is in league with Shivpal Yadav in a plan to turn Mulayam Singh against his son.
Mr Singh is accused of engineering Akhilesh Yadav's replacement as the party's UP chief by Shivpal Yadav on Tuesday, a move that fueled open war with the Chief Minister retaliating by stripping his uncle of key ministerial responsibilities and leaving him with only the social welfare department.
Senior party leaders are rallying around the young chief minister and have directed their anger at Amar Singh.
Mr Singh, 60, a controversial politician known for his connections in the business, media and film world, rejoined the party in May after six years in exile, against the wishes of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Many see him as the "outsider" being accused of splitting the Yadav family, leaving Akhilesh Yadav ranged against his father Mulayam Singh Yadav and uncle Shivpal Yadav this close to the state election due early next year.
It is believed by many in the party that Mr Singh, who says Akhilesh is "like a son", is in league with Shivpal Yadav in a plan to turn Mulayam Singh against his son.
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Mr Singh is accused of engineering Akhilesh Yadav's replacement as the party's UP chief by Shivpal Yadav on Tuesday, a move that fueled open war with the Chief Minister retaliating by stripping his uncle of key ministerial responsibilities and leaving him with only the social welfare department.
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Senior party leaders are rallying around the young chief minister and have directed their anger at Amar Singh.
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