SP MLA Kamal Akhtar Resigns As Chief Whip

Samajwadi Party MLA Kamal Akhtar resigned as chief whip in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly amid reports of differences with MP Ruchi Veera. Despite stepping down, Akhtar said he will continue to follow party chief Akhilesh Yadav's directions. His resignation has sparked speculation about changes within the party's leadership.