Mulayam rejects Shivpal's offer to step down as party state president: Reports

Samajwadi Party state unit chief Shivpal Yadav has resigned from the post, say sources. However, as per reports, Mulayam rejects Shivpal's offer to step down as party state president. Shivpal and Akhilesh has been confronting with each other over list of candidates in UP elections.

According to sources, the resignation has yet not been accepted by Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Earlier, Mulayam Singh Yadav revoked his orders of expelling Akhilesh Yadav and Ramgopal Yadav for six years.

 “I am coming after having met party chief Mulayam Singh along with CM Akhilesh Yadav. Netaji has given the order that the suspension orders of Akhilesh and Ram Gopal are terminated with immediate effect,” Shivpal said.

Mulayam had expelled his son Akhilesh and Ramgopal from SP for six years after they put up candidates against the official nominees.