Maurya's defection in SP camp, nevertheless, could potentially lend a riveting shot in the arm of the Akhilesh who has been positioning himself as the most potent rival of the BJP in the state elections.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/battle-for-up-cabinet-minister-swami-prasad-maurya-quits-bjp-joins-sp/articleshow/88831019.cms