SP pledges women-centric welfare scheme ahead of 2027 UP polls

The Samajwadi Party unveiled its women-focused welfare programme at a press conference led by party president Akhilesh Yadav and party MP Dimple Yadav. The 'Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana' is positioned as a flagship initiative to address women's empowerment in the state.

Dimple Yadav emphasised that advancing women's status requires concrete action rather than rhetoric alone. She stressed that the scheme would translate into meaningful representation and economic benefits for women across Uttar Pradesh.

The announcement comes as the SP prepares for the 2027 state assembly elections, with the party attempting to strengthen its appeal among women voters. The proposed yojana reflects the party's strategy to distinguish its governance agenda from rival political formations in the state.

Details regarding the scope, eligibility criteria, and funding mechanisms of the scheme remain to be articulated. The announcement is expected to form part of the party's broader electoral platform for the forthcoming state polls.