Chandrashekhar Azad, Owaisi join hands to form 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' ahead of UP polls

Azad Samaj Party-Kanshiram chief Chandrashekhar Azad and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announce the formation of the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Owaisi says the alliance aims to prevent the BJP from returning to power in the state for a third consecutive term. Calling it a front for social change rather than a third front, Chandrashekhar Azad says the alliance will represent marginalised, deprived and oppressed communities and fight caste-based discrimination, violence and social inequality.