Originally caste-based , the Samajwadi Party was one of several parties that emerged when the Janata Dal ( People 's League ) fragmented into several regional parties . The party was founded by Mulayam Singh Yadav in 1992 . Created just months before the Babri Masjid demolition , the party is said to played a key role in preventing violence within the state following the event . The Samajwadi Party is now led by former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav after he was chosen the President by the National Convention held on 1 January 2017
Babri Masjid demolition
Demolition of the Babri Masjid
Samajwadi Party