GORAKHPUR, Nov. 14 -- Former Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai on Saturday accused AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) leader Chandrashekhar Azad of indirectly helping the BJP by allegedly dividing opposition votes ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Reacting to the emerging political alliance between Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad, Rai alleged that their electoral strategy could weaken opposition unity, from which the BJP could benefit in the state.

During his visit to Sant Kabir Nagar to preside over a mushaira, Rai said the political activities of the two leaders were aimed at fragmenting opposition votes.

Rai also criticised the state government over what he described as its insens...