The minister met with the Nishad leader, the Leader of the Opposition, asking if they would change sides. He posted a photo of his meeting with the SP leader and said he went to check on Bhaskar's well-being, but didn't discuss election matters.

In the UP government, Cabinet Minister Dr. Sanjay Nishad met with Leader of the Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey. On Monday, Minister Nishad arrived at the SP leader's residence in Lucknow and presented him with a bouquet. A photo of the meeting was posted on social media with the caption: "Courtesy visit." They discussed various topics. The meeting between Sanjay Nishad and Mata Prasad took place at a time when assembly elections are scheduled to be held in UP in the next few months.