Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that a massive scam involving the illegal supply of codeine-based cough syrups running into thousands of crores originated in Uttar Pradesh and accused the BJP government of shielding those involved. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here after a meeting of the Samajwadi Party Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over air pollution in Lucknow after a cricket match between South Africa and India was called off due to smog in the state capital. In a post on social media platform X, Yadav claimed that pollution from Delhi had reached Lucknow, saying the issue was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

After days of protests, the Opposition MPs on Wednesday decided not to cooperate during the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VBG Ram G Bill) in the Lok Sabha. According to sources, the Opposition MPs will stage a walkout during the passage of the Bill. The decision was taken at a meeting of the INDIA blocs floor leaders on Wednesday. All constituent parties of the INDIA alliance, except Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) was pres

NEW DELHI: The Opposition INDIA bloc has mounted a strong pushback as the government moves to push through two controversial Bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the SHANTI Bill, aimed at opening the nuclear sector to private players, and the VB-G RAM G Bill to replace the MGNREGA law governing the rural employment scheme. With both Bills listed for passage in the Lok Sabhas List of Business on Wednesday, the INDIA blocs floor leaders are set to meet ahead of the session at the office of the Lea

New Delhi, Dec 16: Several opposition MPs protested in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday over the VB-G RAM G Bill that has become a new flashpoint with the government, as they accused the BJP-led NDA dispensation of insulting Mahatma Gandhi and demanded the withdrawal of the proposed legislation. Soon after the government introduced the bill in Lok Sabha seeking to replace MGNREGA, Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, DMKs TR Baalu, RSPs N K Premchandran, a

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's TR Baalu, RSP's N K Premchandran, among others, held the protest at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the complex

PMs engagement style Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent dinner for NDA MPs at his former official residence offered a few telling moments about his approach to engagement. One scene that set tongues wagging featured the Prime Minister walking alongside a Cabinet minister, his hand briefly resting on the ministers shoulder. Such gestures from Modi are rare, which is why they rarely go unnoticed. A cautious NDA MP said it hinted at a level of comfort or trust, adding that the ministers visible r

HYDERABAD: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his party continues to be part of the INDIA bloc. His statement assumes significance as Uttar Pradesh is set to go to the Assembly polls in less than two years. He was speaking to the media after attending the VISION INDIA: Plan, Develop & Ascent summit here in the city. He underlined the need to anchor artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the constitutional values of equality and social justice, arguing that te

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his partys ties with the Congress will continue despite the blocs defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls and will make efforts to bring all alliance partners together. Addressing a press conference here, the SP chief alleged that the BJP wants to delete votes through a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on the SIR of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that it was NRC in disguise and part of a larger conspiracy to remove voters opposed to the BJP. Yadav, who is in Hyderabad to attend the Vision India AI Summit on Saturday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also downl

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll revision, labeling it an 'NRC in disguise' and a plot to remove voters against the BJP. He met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and BRS leaders in Hyderabad. Yadav emphasized the need for vision in politics and discussed the growing influence of AI.

Akhilesh Yadav appreciated Revanth Reddy for giving strong political recognition to the Yadav community in Telangana and said the Chief Ministers gesture of elevating Sadar to the status of a state festival would be remembered for years: Reports

A tragic fire in Goa claimed 25 lives. Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav criticized government regulations. He stated the accused owners fled to Thailand. Authorities are investigating the expired licenses and the local body's failure to act. Efforts are underway to apprehend the fugitives.

Parliament gears up for fresh debates on electoral reforms and Vande Mataram Both Houses of Parliament are set to witness fresh debates on Wednesday, with the Lok Sabha beginning discussions on electoral reforms and the Rajya Sabha taking up deliberations on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. During Tuesdays proceedings, leaders including Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Union Parliamentary Affairs M

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI: As many as 107 INDIA bloc MPs, led by DMK, submitted a notice to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, seeking impeachment of Madras High Court judge G R Swaminathan for his order of December 1 and 3 directing Subramaniya Swamy temple authorities at Thirupparankundram to allow lighting lamps on a pillar (deepathoon) near a dargah on the hill. The impeachment notice accused Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai bench of Madras HC of conduct that raises serious questions reg

Participating in a debate on 'Election Reforms', he made a slew of allegations to claim that the poll authority was not functioning with neutrality

Samajwadi Party leader and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised concerns in Parliament over the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, urging the Centre to extend financial and institutional support to their families. He also reiterated his party's long-standing demand for ballot papers in elections, arguing that multiple questions continue to be raised about electronic voting systems.

In a fiery session in Parliament, Trinamool Congress slammed the government for allegedly using the 'Vande Mataram' discourse as a political distraction ahead of the West Bengal elections, branding it as a 'poorly executed farce.' MPs voiced their concerns over the BJP's 'polarizing' tactics, while Akhilesh Yadav from SP labelled their moves as 'nationally contentious.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP for politicising Vande Mataram, saying those who did not participate in the freedom struggle are now lecturing others on its values

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at the BJP, claiming that those who did not participate in the freedom struggle were now talking of the values of Vande Mataram and asserted that the national song should not be used as a tool to impose one's beliefs on others. Participating in a discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Yadav said that Vande Mataram should be followed in spirit, as it is a song which bonded people during the freedom

NEW DELHI: THE penultimate week of the Parliament session is set to be very busy, with both Houses set to debate Vande Mataram and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, where he is expected to highlight several previously unknown facets of the national song. The BJP has been allotted three hours for its interventions in the Lok Sabha, while the total debate

LUCKNOW: With 2027 state assembly polls inching closer, political players, eyeing Dalit votes, are out to woo the community as it makes a substantial chunk of UP electorate. If Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former UP CM Mayawati has got into active mode convening marathon meetings to invigorate the cadre on the ground to bring back her Dalit vote into party favour, Samajwadi Party president and also a former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav is harping on Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak (PDA) narrative

Mr. Yadav alleged that attempts were being made to delete names of people belonging to Pichhda, Dalit, Alpasankhyak communities in various assembly constituencies

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of dramabazi and undermining parliamentary conventions. He highlighted the government's refusal to debate public issues and the passage of bills without discussion. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the drama surrounding BLO deaths and UP polls, demanding compensation and a probe into voter list exercises allegedly favouring the BJP.

Opposition parties on Sunday slammed the Election Commissions decision to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by a week, saying the move only confirmed that the exercise had been launched in haste and without adequate preparation. The Congress, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Samajwadi Party accused the poll body of pushing ahead with impractical timelines that were causing distress to voters and placing an excessive burden on Booth Level Officers (BLOs). Congress leade

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the ruling BJP of having superficial and purely electoral faith. Sharing a newspaper report on X about the alleged neglect of the Sankarshan Kund in Mathura, Yadav wrote, They say where there is cleanliness, God resides. But the BJP government has abandoned sacred symbols of faith, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is carefully navigating the political landscape following a Bihar defeat. He is vocal against Uttar Pradesh's ongoing SIR exercise, urging party workers to ensure all genuine voters are included. Yadav himself completed his SIR form, encouraging others to do the same. He is also supporting families of deceased BLOs, providing financial aid.

Attacking the roll revision exercise, he charged, This is fraud with democracy. People must stay alert. Today, votes are being cut, tomorrow names will be removed from land records

LUCKNOW: SP president Akhilesh Yadav has made a fresh attack on the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying it was a ig conspiracy against the people of the country that could push citizens into a state worse than the colonial era. Posting a 20-second video on the SIR process on his official X handle on Thursday evening, Yadav appealed to all opposition parties, including allies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to unite and expose this

Aryan Yadav, cousin of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, got married on Tuesday. The family gathered in Saifai for his royal union as he wed a bride from Ladakh

Dimple Yadav was seen dancing enthusiastically in brother-in-law Aryan Yadav's wedding festivities. Besides the Yadav clan, top leaders of the Samajwadi Party were also present

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Election Commission and BJP of colluding to remove over 50,000 votes in constituencies won by INDIA bloc parties during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He alleged this targeted political preparation, using the Special Intensive Revision exercise, is focused on Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. And urged citizens to verify their voter enrollment.

LUCKNOW: After the poor performance of the opposition bloc in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has intensified its tirade against the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh, with party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleging irregularities in SIR here on Saturday. He accused the Election Commission of India of working in collusion with the ruling party and cooking up a major scam in the form of SIR. The SP chief alleged that in Assembly seats where the party was strong and had eme

LUCKNOW, Nov 22: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Saturday accused the BJP Government and the Election Commission of conspiring to delete more than 50,000 voters from each Assembly segment where his party and the INDIA bloc fared strongly in the last general elections. The allegations came amid the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and 11 other states. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters on the birth anniversary of his father, Mulayam

Akhilesh Yadav opined that SIR should not be carried out during the wedding season and demanded that the poll panel extend the timeline for the voter roll cleanup exercise in Uttar Pradesh.

LUCKNOW : Congress poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections has prompted its INDI Alliance partner, the Samajwadi Party(SP), to reassess the partys electoral viability ahead of the crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027. Much like Bihar, the Grand Alliance in UP is positioning itself against the BJP-led NDA, but Congress weak showing in the neighbouring state has raised concerns within the SP. Contrary voices have begun emerging from the Samajwadi Party and Congress camps in UP

Samajwadi Party leaders said Akhilesh Yadav has demonstrated both sacrifice and organisational strength, qualities they believe should make him natural leader of the INDIA bloc.

BENGALURU : Samajwadi party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft. During an interaction with reporters here, he said it was not just 'Vote chori' but 'dacoity'. It's not chori. Chori is a small theft. It's a dacoity. Openly done, Yadav said. Gandhi had alleged that there was deliberate vote theft in the country and cited an instance of Aland in Kalaburagi constituency where attempts were made to de

KOLKATA/LUCKNOW: After the NDAs grand victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP hopes that the results will set the tone for West Bengal polls next year and Uttar Pradesh elections in 2027. The ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal and the Opposition Samajwadi Party in UP rule out any such impact. BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari said, Bihars victory is ours; now it is Bengals turn. Just as the Bihar election was conducted after the SIR, the poll in Bengal wi

We are ready for Uttar Pradesh- Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: BJP-led NDAs landslide victory in Bihar might have a cascading effect on Uttar Pradesh politics too, given the demographic similarities between the two States. On one hand, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was the co-convenor of the Bihar election, asserted: Magadh jeeta, Awadh bhi jeetengey. 2027 mein 2017 dohrayenge (After winning Magadh (Bihar), we will Awadh (UP). Will repeat 2017 in 2027). On the other hand, Samajwadi Party chief vented his ire on the BJP, calling it

Following the Bihar election results, opposition parties have accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Special Investigating Agency (SIR) of electoral malpractice. Leaders like Pawan Khera and Akhilesh Yadav voiced their concerns. However, NDA leaders, including Amit Shah and Chirag Paswan, have refuted these claims.

LUCKNOW: With the NDA poised to form the next government in Bihar , as indicated by the poll results on Friday, celebrations broke out in the BJP camp in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, in his first reaction to the National Democratic Alliances victory, attributed the outcome, and the Mahagathbandhans rout to the pre-election special intensive revision (SIR), an exercise carried out by the Election Commission to clean up the electoral rolls. He also called the ruling BJ

As the BJP appears poised for a sweeping victory for NDA in Bihar , projected to secure well over a two-thirds majority in the high-stakes assembly election, the party has intensified its offensive against the Opposition, particularly Congress leader Rahul Gandh, branding him a symbol of repeated electoral losses. Rahul Gandhi, who undertook a 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra across 20 districts ahead of the polls, had centred his campaign on allegations of vote chori, accusing the Election Commission

SP chief alleges electoral manipulation in Bihar, warns BJP that PDA watchdogs will block similar attempts elsewhere

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's first reaction to the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) clear lead over the Mahagathbandhan began with a swipe over the pre-election special intensive revision (SIR).

NEW DELHI: With the exit polls predicting an NDA victory in the Bihar polls, JDU MP Sanjay Jha said that the opposition has already accepted defeat and is projecting a huge win for his party in the upcoming vote count. Speaking to reporters, Jha said, They know what the result will be. They have accepted defeat and started instigating their people. What kind of language are these people (RJD leader Sunil Singh) using...As per our assessment, we will register a huge win... Earlier today, Bharatiy

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav raised concerns about repeated intelligence failures after a recent Delhi blast. He also alleged that exit polls for Bihar elections were designed to demoralize opposition workers. Yadav announced the 'PDA Prahari' initiative to ensure voter list accuracy and prevent unfair deletions.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav have slammed exit polls predicting an NDA win in Bihar. They assert Tejashwi Yadav will become chief minister, alleging the BJP is manipulating results and attempting to slow down vote counting to 'murder democracy'.

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday congratulated voters of Bihar for what he described as historic voting for change and expressed confidence that a progressive, job-creating Mahagathbandhan government would soon be formed in the state. He also advised all Mahagathbandhan candidates, workers and supporters to remain vigilant during the counting process and keep Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Storie

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi are among the Opposition leaders who sought a prompt and thorough investigation to reassure the public with fair and transparent action.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav questioned the Election Commission's delay in releasing gender-wise voter turnout for the first phase of Bihar elections. He raised concerns about transparency. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in Tejashwi Yadav forming the next government.

Akhilesh Yadav said the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan and INDIA bloc are heading towards victory in Bihar, and their success will further strengthen the alliance nationally after the polls

LUCKNOW: Calling it a meeting aimed at sending a message of resilience, justice, and change, Samajwadi Party veteran leader Azam Khan met with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav here on Friday. He said the purpose of the meeting was to convey the importance of resilience and the need for justice and political change in Uttar Pradesh. Interacting with the media after the meeting, Khan said, The real intent of our meeting was to show that despite the oppression and historic injustices we faced, there are sti

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has directed Samajwadi Party MP from Rampur and Imam of the Parliament Street Mosque, Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi, to pay 30,000 per month as maintenance to his fourth wife, Rumana Nadvi. The order, issued on October 14, 2025, came following a petition filed by Rumana seeking financial support. The bench referred the matter to the High Courts Mediation and Conciliation Centre and granted both parties three months to reach a mutual settlement. The court said that un

In a scathing counter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'Appu, Pappu and Tappu' jab, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said that if Adityanath sat among a group of monkeys, no one would recognise him.

Congress stronly responded to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yogi Adityanath's indirect jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, calling them Mahagathbandhan's 'teen bandar'

NEW DELHI: The influence of Nehru-Gandhi dynasty has cemented the idea that political ladership can be a birthright, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said. For decades, one family has towered over Indian politics. The influence of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty including independent Indias first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, and current opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is bound up with the history of Indias struggle for freedom

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have criticized Bihar's opposition parties. They allege that parties like the RJD and Congress are supporting criminals and compromising state security. The RJD has fielded the son of a convicted gangster, drawing sharp criticism. Bihar assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and November 11.

DARBHANGA: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday alleged that the Congress, RJD and SP were embracing criminals in Bihar, allowing infiltrators to compromise with the state's security. Addressing a poll rally in Bihar's Darbhanga, Adityanath also claimed that under the RJD-Congress rule, ration meant for the poor were looted in the state. Mocking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, he said 'Pappu', 'Tappu' and 'Akku' are

When 26 seconds can make all the difference With elections in the offing, even 26 seconds can make all the difference in politics. It all started with a press conference of top NDA leaders, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and BJP president JP Nadda, on the release of the ruling alliances manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. Much to the delight of the Opposition, the press meet lasted only 26 seconds. The Opposition expectedly lapped the opportunity to launch a blistering attack on th

LUCKNOW: Launching a sharp attack on the BJP government, Samajwadi Party chief and former CM Akhilesh Yadav on Friday accused it of arrogance, corruption, and neglect of farmers and the poor. Speaking to media persons, Yadav touched upon issues ranging from sugarcane prices and privatisation of mandis to the states law and order situation. He also took a swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, making a humorous reference to ChatGPT while discussing the RSS ban debate. Our Chief Minister is play

Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan has dismissed speculation of a rift with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that the two share an unbroken political and personal bond spanning nearly 45 years.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stated the BJP is using Nitish Kumar for the Bihar Assembly elections. He predicted Tejashwi Yadav will become the chief minister after the Mahagathbandhan wins. Yadav also accused the Election Commission of bias and alleged the BJP plans a scam in electoral roll revisions. Polling in Bihar is scheduled for November 6 and 11.

Polling in Bihar will be held on November 6 and 11, and results will be announced on November 14

BALLIA: Samajwadi Party announced 20 star campaigners, including party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav, to ramp up support for their INDIA bloc allies in the Bihar assembly polls. SP leader Sanatan Pandey, who is on the list, on Saturday said he will campaign for in the state and urge people to vote for the Mahagathbandhan. If Bihar did not have Chhapra, Ara and Siwan, more than half of our boys would remain unmarried, Pandey said, highlighting the links between UP and Bihar. I wi

Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) released a list of 20 star campaigners on Friday, for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar. The list of party veterans who will add strength to the Mahagathbandhan (Congress-RJD-Left)s public outreach also includes Azam Khan, the 10-time MLA who walked out of jail recently. Among the prominent names who Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

A BJP leader from Meerut, UP, has been arrested after he allegedly threatened and verbally abused a man during a parking dispute at a hotel. Police said that the accused, Vikul Chaprana, 28, is the district Vice-president of the BJP's Kisan Morcha. In the video that went viral, a man, Satyam Rastogi, can be seen bowing in a gesture asking for forgiveness while Vikul is hurling verbal abuses. Behind the bowing, there is a group of police officers. Vikul's associates are also seen breaking car win

LUCKNOW: An elderly Dalit man was allegedly forced to lick the ground near a temple on the outskirts of Lucknow on Diwali, after he was accused of urinating there, police said on Tuesday. While the accused has been arrested, the 60-year-old Dalit man's grandson claimed his grandfather has breathing difficulties, and he had accidentally urinated while coughing. According to police, the alleged incident occurred around 7 pm on Monday, and the accused has claimed that the Dalit man was only forced

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav is an enemy of sanatanis, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Monday, as he hit out at the opposition leader over his controversial remarks on lighting diyas during the annual Ayodhya Deepotsav event.

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday assailed Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on lighting diyas during the annual Ayodhya Deepotsav event, alleging the Samajwadi Party chief has become so blinded by his love for votes of fundamentalists and Jihadis that he has started speaking against his own community. The ruling party also accused the former Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

The Samajwadi Party chief's comment came as Ayodhya is eyeing to create history by lighting over 26 lakh diyas to celebrate Diwali.

The BJP quickly reacted to Yadav's remarks, saying that the Samajwadi Party has a history of opposing the Ram Mandir movement and spreading the anti-Hindu narrative

LUCKNOW, Oct 18: In a veiled attack on Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the Uttar Pradesh chief minister is going to Bihar not as a star campaigner of the BJP but as a star divider, and that people will not accept communal figures. The BJP has named Adityanath as one of its star campaigners for Bihar, where assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11. He has gone [] The post Star divider to campaign for Bihar polls, Akhileshs

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling him a star divider rather than a BJP star campaigner in Bihar. Yadav asserted that Bihar's people will reject communal figures and accused the BJP of a divide and rule policy due to fear of the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) vote bank.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling him a star divider rather than a BJP star campaigner in Bihar. Yadav asserted that Bihar's people will reject communal figures and accused the BJP of a divide and rule policy due to fear of the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) vote bank.

Mohibullah Nadvi Wife: The Allahabad High Court has ordered Samajwadi Party MP Mohibbullah Nadvi to pay his fourth wife 30,000 monthly maintenance. The court has given the couple three months to settle their matrimonial dispute through mediation, emphasizing regular payments. Failure to comply with the order or a failed mediation will result in the cancellation of interim relief.

Akhilesh Yadav added, in Jaunpur and other places, policemen have gone to jail in fake encounters.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, alleging that its leaders, ministers and even then-chief minister Akhilesh Yadav owed down before rioters and criminals.

LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party (SP) has removed its national secretary, Muskan Mishra, from her post after she met Mahant Raju Das of Hanumangarhi in Ayodhya on Sunday, October 13. Raju Das is the same priest who had used abusive language against SP founder and patriarch late Mulayam Singh Yadav, as well as party president Akhilesh Yadav, during the Mahakumbh. Muskan Mishra, who served as the national secretary of the SPs womens wing, was removed from her position after a video surfaced showing he

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has labelled Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath an infiltrator. Yadav stated Adityanath, who hails from Uttarakhand, should be sent back to his home state. He also claimed Adityanath is an ideological infiltrator. These remarks follow Union Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on political parties using infiltrators as a vote bank.

The Centre clarified it had no role in Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook account suspension, stating Facebook acted independently due to an abusive post. Yadav questioned the suspension, citing posts on a journalist's death and a woman's suspicious death flagged as Adult Sexual Exploitation and Violence. His account was later restored.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's Facebook account, with over 8.5 million followers, was temporarily suspended, sparking accusations of silencing opposition voices. Yadav stated the suspension was due to posts about a journalist's murder and a woman's suspicious death, questioning pressure on media under the BJP. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw denied government involvement, citing Facebook's policy on abusive content.

There was an abusive post from his account, and Facebook blocked it as per its policies, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadavs official Facebook account, which was allegedly suspended earlier, has been restored, party sources said on Saturday. Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government had no role in blocking the account. There was an abusive post from his account, and Facebook blocked it as per Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &

Akhilesh Yadav regularly used his Facebook page to share his views, highlight the government's shortcomings, and connect with supporters.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers account with more than 8 million followers was suspended around 6 pm on Friday (October 10, 2025)

Akhilesh Yadav's official Facebook page was suspended without warning, sparking outrage from Samajwadi Party leaders. Party members accused Facebook of silencing democracy and vowed to hold the social media giant accountable for its actions. The reason for the suspension remains undisclosed.

The memorial event happened at the party founders native village, Saifai, attended by senior Samajwadi Party members

BSP supremo Mayawati has announced her party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections independently. Addressing a rally, she criticized the Samajwadi Party for neglecting Dalit memorials. Mayawati also thanked the BJP government for observing Kanshi Ram's memorial. She stated that BSP has not benefited from past alliances and will forge none for the upcoming polls.

LUCKNOW: Reacting strongly to the diatribe of BSP chief Mayawati at SP and her praise for Yogi Adityanath government at a massive rally in Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, on Thursday, alleged that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had a 'secret agreement' with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that Mayawati was 'grateful to the oppressors' for mutual benefit. Akhilesh remarks came after Mayawati took a dig at him, calling the Samajwadi Party 'two-faced' party. As 'the

Akhilesh described the former Minister as the foundation of the party and vowed to jointly fight against injustice of BJP govt.