Archive · 18 Jul 2026
SP Faces Criticism for Misogynistic Attacks on Women
The Samajwadi Party (SP) is being criticized for how it treats women who speak out against it.
Women like Pooja Pal, Roli Tiwari Mishra, and Richa Rajput have faced nasty comments, threats, and insults online.
The party says it stands for social justice, but critics say the party's actions show it doesn't respect women, especially those not from the Yadav community.
The party's leader, Akhilesh Yadav, has been silent about these attacks, which makes the situation worse.
Women leaders in the Samajwadi Party face abusive language and threats when they question party policies.
Pooja Pal, a non-Yadav MLA, was attacked online after criticizing the party's casteist attitudes.
Roli Tiwari Mishra faced harassment for supporting Sanatan Dharma and was advised to tolerate abusive language.
The Samajwadi Party's official Twitter handle used misogynistic language against Richa Rajput (Lodhi).
Akhilesh Yadav's silence on these issues emboldens the attackers within the party.
- Who
- Women leaders and critics of the Samajwadi Party, including Pooja Pal, Roli Tiwari Mishra, and Richa Rajput (Lodhi).
- What
- Misogynistic and casteist attacks on women who question the party's policies or leadership.
- When
- Various incidents from 2023 to 2026.
- Where
- Primarily online, with some incidents involving party officials and supporters.
- Why
- Critics argue that the party's actions reveal a deep-seated misogyny and casteist attitudes, while the party claims any criticism is politically motivated.
Samajwadi Party Supporters
Critics of Samajwadi Party
Treatment of Women Leaders
Samajwadi Party Supporters
The party claims to champion social justice and women's rights, asserting that any criticism is politically motivated.
Critics of Samajwadi Party
Critics argue that the party's actions and statements reveal a deep-seated misogyny and disregard for women's dignity.
Caste Dynamics
Samajwadi Party Supporters
The party maintains that it upholds the principles of social justice and inclusivity, denying any caste-based discrimination.
Critics of Samajwadi Party
Critics point out that non-Yadav women leaders face severe backlash and are treated as political pawns, highlighting casteist undertones.
- Party Involved
- Samajwadi Party (SP)
- Key Figures
- Akhilesh Yadav, Pooja Pal, Roli Tiwari Mishra, Richa Rajput (Lodhi)
- Incident Date
- Various incidents from 2023 to 2026
- Nature of Attacks
- Abusive language, threats, online trolling, misogynistic remarks
- Key Issues Raised
- Casteist and misogynistic behavior within the party