After Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalins move to form a three-member high-level committee to review the constitutional provisions governing Centre-State relations, the Samajwadi Party leader said autonomy and federalism should be respected

Union minister and senior Congress leader Srikant Jena, Yadav articulated his vision for the Samajwadi Partys expansion in Odisha, underscoring the need for a broader political alternative rooted in the ideals of social justice and inclusivity

BHUBANESWAR: Amidst the renewed political storm over the National Herald case, president of the Samajwadi Party and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should be closed down as it has now become a tool in the hands of the Centre to harass the Opposition leaders and silence their voices. Addressing a media conference here along with former union minister and senior Congress leader Srikant Jena, Yadav said that there is also no

Amidst the National Herald case controversy, Akhilesh Yadav criticized Congress, stating they are facing consequences of their own ED law. He advocated for abolishing the Enforcement Directorate, questioning its necessity alongside existing departments like Income Tax and GST.

Akhilesh Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been ransferred to regions like Basti and Gorakhpur in collusion with lower and higher-ranking officials

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged large-scale illegal mining and environmental destruction in the Chambal ravines in Etawah, accusing UP government-led officials of facilitating the disappearance of entire hills. In a strongly worded post on X, Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been []

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Uttar Pradesh government of enabling illegal mining and environmental destruction in Etawahs Chambal ravines, claiming entire hills near Sumer Singh Fort have vanished due to official collusion. Sharing a video of the altered landscape, Yadav slammed the BJP for environmental damage and corruption, questioning how the lost hills could ever return.

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused BJP governments in Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre of not delivering on their promises and alleged that the party was repackaging old schemes with new names to mislead the public. Before they become zero themselves, everything around them is turning into zero, Yadav said in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused BJP governments in Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre of not delivering on their promises and alleged that the party was repackaging old schemes with new names to mislead the public. Before they become zero themselves, everything around them is turning into zero, Yadav said in a swipe at the BJP in a post on X. Just like their 'zero tolerance' has become zero, the slogan of 'zero poverty' will also turn out to be a BJP-style jumla, th

LUCKNOW: On the birth anniversary of Bhimrao Ambedkar, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Constitution is Babasaheb's gift to the country and as long as it remains safe, people's rights will remain safe. In a post on X in Hindi, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister called on people to unite to strengthen the 'PDA' movement to save the Constitution. The 'PDA' acronym coined by Yadav refers to a combination of 'Pichhde' (backward classes), Dalit and 'Alpasankhyak' (minoriti

The BJP and the opposition, led by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party of ex-UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have gone head-to-head on Monday - on Ambedkar Jayanti - to claim the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar for themselves.

While addressing the media, Yadav highlighted the importance of upholding the Constitution. He described it as the lifeline for all who follow Baba Sahebs ideals. He praised Dr. B.R. Ambedkars legacy, stating that Constitution stands as a powerful safeguard for citizens` rights and the reservation system

Ahmedabad: Gujarat minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday slammed Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal over X posts centred around media reports about abysmal results in the states Class X exams though these are yet to be declared. Sanghavi, the minister of state for home in the Bhupendra Patel government, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

ETAWAH: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday pledged that his party would not allow any changes to the Constitution, no matter the cost. We will fulfill the dreams of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and uphold the Constitution he gave us, he said. On this day, all of us in the PDA family take []

Phoolan Devi was a rare victim of torture, insult, and injustice, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for saying the BJP is making cowsheds because it likes the stench

NEW DELHI: Over 120 parliamentarians from various constituents of the INDIA bloc, including Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, have written a letter to Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw seeking the repeal of the amendments made to the Right to Information (RTI) Act through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. We, the undersigned Members of Parliament, hereby urge you to repeal Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPD

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party held a Holi-Eid Milan programme at its state headquarters here on Thursday to promote religious harmony, according to a statement. Party national president Akhilesh Yadav was the chief guest at the event held on Wednesday. Mainpuri MP and his wife Dimple Yadav also participated. The ceremony brought together religious leaders from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

LUCKNOW, Apr 8: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government on issues of LPG cylinder price rise, stock market crash and alleged discrepancies in the MUDRA loan scheme. On completion of 10 years of the MUDRA scheme, contradictory data has exposed scams and irregularities worth Rs 33 lakh crore under the BJP government, Yadav wrote in an X post. He said stock market investors lost Rs 19 lakh crore recently, LPG [] The post Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has held Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath responsible for any harm to his party MP, Ramji Lal Suman. Yadav claims that Adityanath supports an 'underground force' targeting opposition voices, following an attack on Suman's residence by Karni Sena members. He also pointed to corruption within the ruling regime.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for allegedly fostering a hidden force to harass and insult people, and sheltering corrupt officials. He accused the BJP of neglecting farmers and worsening the stray cattle crisis, and reiterated claims of the BJPs extensive land grabbing in the state.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has warned that Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be held responsible if any harm comes to SP MP Ramji Lal Suman. Yadav claims that Adityanath supports underground forces targeting opposition voices, referencing a recent attack on Suman's residence by the Karni Sena.

The claim is misleading as there are several visuals of Akhilesh Yadav attending the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP-led UP government of neglecting tomato farmers, claiming they are unable to recover basic costs. He linked the crisis to larger issues in agriculture policy and alleged corporate favouritism

In a post on X, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh held the Central Government responsible for this double vicious circle of the economy

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said it is very important to pay attention to the slump of Indias markets as common people are losing their money and this could cause the economy to sink. In a post on X in Hindi, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister held the central government responsible for this double vicious circle of the economy. Indian markets plunged on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs, including 27 per [] The post S

Such animal shelters which were started to stop the problem of stray cattle have only become centres of plunder of government money, he said, adding that those who made election promises on the issue should be questioned

A Raja, DMK said that the Waqf Bill intends to cripple Waqf institutions and harm the Muslim community. Urging the government to withdraw the Bill, he said, The irony is that the rights of minorities are going to be protected through this bill which is being brought by BJP which has no MP from the Muslim community. The party which does not have a single Muslim MP to introduce the Waqf Bill is giving lectures on secularism, said the MP. Raja said that Parliament was being used as a ventilatory ch

UP CM Yogi Adityanath became a key subject in the debate between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah over the waqf bill. Akhilesh questioned Yogi's future, to which Shah confidently replied that Yogi would be repeated, emphasizing BJP's sustained leadership and the trust placed in them by the people for multiple terms.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath became a collateral beneficiary of a heated exchange between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah. Akhilesh's inquiry about Yogi's future led Shah to affirm Yogi's continued role. Shah also criticized dynastic politics, emphasizing BJP's democratic processes in electing leaders.

The Centre introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill , 2024, in Parliament on Wednesday, triggering a heated clash between the Modi-led government and the Oppositions INDIA bloc. While the government is keen to pass the bill, the Opposition strongly opposed it, calling it unconstitutional. With 293 MPs, the NDA comfortably exceeds the required simple majority of 272 votes. The vote on the bill is expected later tonight. Ahead of the bills introduction, both the ruling BJP and the Congress party issue

Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav engaged in a humorous exchange during a Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with Shah taking jabs at Yadav's attempts to highlight internal party dynamics. Yadav, in turn, poked fun at the BJP's leadership selection process and hinted at potential internal divisions within the party.

Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. He said the bill aims to polarise and will damage India's secular image. He also alleged it is a distraction from issues like land capture by China and deaths at the Mahakumbh. The government said the bill aims to improve Waqf property management.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav strongly criticised the BJP in the Lok Sabha over the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the ruling party of having neither the right policies nor the right intentions.

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said in the Lok Sabha that the Waqf Amendment Bill is aimed at polarisation and will send a wrong message to the world denting the country's secular image. Participating in a debate on the bill in the Lower House , Yadav alleged that the bill has been introduced to manage BJP's diminishing vote bank and will prove to be a waterloo for the BJP as some members might be claiming to support the bill but inside they are not happy about the

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, Wednesday, sharply criticised the government, saying that the introduction of the Waqf Bill symbolised its failures. While participating in the debate on the Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, he questioned the coherence of terms like Unified Waqf Management, suggesting that the Bills essence, whether articulated []

Akhilesh Yadav said that the BJP that calls itself the worlds largest party has not yet been able to choose its national president

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, accusing the BJP of divisive politics. He hinted at potential shifts in political alliances, particularly involving Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. The Bill aims to improve Waqf boards' administration, with the Telugu Desam Party supporting it.

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday took a swipe at the BJP, questioning its delay in selecting a national president. Responding sharply, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP follows a democratic process involving crores of members, unlike other parties, where leadership is decided by family members. Speaking at Lok Sabha Yadav said, The party that calls itself the world's largest party has not yet been able to choose its national president. While speaking in the Lo

The Lok Sabha today witnessed a banter between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav after the latter fired a barb at the ruling BJP for its delay in electing a party president.

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 m on Tuesday amid sloganeering and protests by Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party members over various issues. Some members from the Samajwadi Party displayed placards while Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee joined them in raising slogans. Amid the din, the specific issues that they raised could not be immediately ascertained. Speaker Om Birla urged the Opposition members, who were in the Well, to go back to their seats. Birla re

LUCKNOW: Namaz of Eid-ul-Fitr was completed peacefully in 30,000 mosques and 40,000 Eidgahs across Uttar Pradesh on Monday amid state-imposed curbs prohibiting the offering of Namaz on roads and public properties. Special vigilance was deployed in Sambhal, Aligarh, Lucknow, and Meerut districts; Namazis who thronged the Jama Masjid of Varanasi were forced to offer Namaz on the stairs of the mosque. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the state government deliberatel

BAHRAICH: Samajwadi Party's national spokesperson, Tariq Khan, has allegedly received a threat call from an individual claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The call, made two days ago, has prompted the police to initiate an investigation. In an audio clip circulating on social media since Saturday evening, Khan, known for his articulate defense of the Samajwadi Party on national television debates, has been subjected to abusive and threatening language. Talking to PTI, Khan

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Friday targeted Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and said that SP should stop baking its political bread in the guise of Agra incident. In a series of posts on X, the BSP chief urged Akhilesh Yadav to recall an incident that took place during the government led by his father and SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Along with the incident that happened in Agra, the SP chief should also remember t

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's gaushala vs perfume park barb at the BJP has sparked a major row and invited a sharp retort from Uttar Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Keshab Prasad Maurya.

LUCKNOW: A day after his residence was stormed by the Karni Sena activists in Agra, Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman, on Thursday, refused to apologise for his remarks on Rajput king Rana Sanga saying one could not deny history. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party workers demonstrated against the attack on SP MPs house while the Karni Sena activists continued their protests against Suman at different places in UP. While talking on camera, Suman, during the ongoing parliament session, cl

Akhilesh Yadav's remark comparing BJP's cowsheds to stench and SP's perfume parks to fragrance sparked BJP's outrage, calling it an insult to Hindu sentiments.

The residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman was attacked in Agra by alleged workers of the Karni Sena, days after his remarks in Parliament on Rana Sanga triggered a row. The attack comes as the latest instance of violence in India stemming from historical figures and caste-based tensions. The Karni Sena demanded an apology from Suman and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for insulting their hero, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its claims of zero

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticizes Congress, questioning their achievements over the last ten decades. He labels Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' as a 'Bharat Todo Abhiyan' and condemns Congress ally Akhilesh Yadav for praising Jinnah. Adityanath emphasizes BJP's commitment to India's unity and culture.

| Samajwadi MP calls Rajput king Rana Sanga 'traitor', BJP targets SP for appeasement. Akhilesh Yadav defends the MP A massive controversy has erupted after a Samajwadi Party MP labeled Rajput king Rana Sanga a raitor. The BJP has been quick to target the SP, accusing them of appeasement. However, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has defended the MP, arguing that the remarks are part of a historical discourse. Watch to find out more about this developing story n18oc_breaking-news News18

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a raitor, arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment while criticizing BJP's labeling of Muslims as Babur's descendants. This has sparked controversy with BJP accusing SP of insulting the Rajput and Hindu communities.

LUCKNOW, Mar 23: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday rubbished the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh Governments claim of zero-tolerance towards corruption, alleging that top officials and ruling party leaders in the state were involved in large-scale graft. There are reports that an IAS officer, against whom serious corruption allegations exist, is hiding. This raises serious questions about the so-called zero tolerance policy of the Government, Yadav told reporters. Though Yadav did not na

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has taken a swipe at the BJP, suggesting the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government should create a new Threat Ministry to accommodate its MLAs. His remarks came in response to recent controversies involving a BJP MLA from Ghaziabad. The honourable Chief Minister should also create a Threat Ministry to accommodate Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi

LUCKNOW, Mar 21: Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has called the suspension of a senior IAS officer for alleged irregularities in solar projects merely a drama, and claimed that the last stop of this corruption is not the officer, but someone else. Yadavs remarks followed the Uttar Pradesh Governments decision to suspend senior IAS officer and the chief executive officer (CEO) of Invest UP, Abhishek Prakash, over complaints of corruption and irregu

The Indian Union Muslim League hosted an Iftar gathering in Delhi, drawing leaders from various political parties, including Congress's Shashi Tharoor and Mallikarjun Kharge. Tharoor praised IUML's strong parliamentary presence. Other attendees included Akhilesh Yadav and PT Usha, who expressed their support for the event. The gathering emphasized themes of unity, peace, and goodwill during Ramzan.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met with protesting Punjab Congress MPs, including Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, over the eviction of farmers at Punjab-Haryana borders. Warring condemned the actions against farmers, blaming Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led government, calling for discussions on farmers' demands. Protests ensued in Haryana and Punjab.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to find nearly 1,000 missing Hindus. He also criticized the handling of the gathering by the Uttar Pradesh officials and questioned the allocation of funds for the event.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticised the schedule of CBSE exams immediately after Holi, calling it an impractical move that would cause difficulties for students and parents.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, referring to him as 'Tees Maar Khan' for his fixation on the number thirty. This comes after local authorities covered several mosques with tarpaulin sheets during Holi to maintain communal harmony. Yadav expressed hope for Supreme Court intervention and predicted BJP's defeat in the 2027 state elections.

DEHRADUN: The Brahmin community in Dehradun has strongly opposed former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's proposal to build a temple in Etawah modeled after the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga. The Brahmin Samaj Mahasangh expressed its discontent by submitting a memorandum to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, through the city magistrate of Dehradun, demanding immediate action against those attempting to replicate the revered Kedarnath temple. An official from the society stated,

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was suspended for the entire Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Azmi called the decision arbitrary, expressing concerns for his family's safety. Despite willing to retract his statement, protests continued with SP's Akhilesh Yadav and Sena UBT's Uddhav Thackeray sharing strong opinions.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announced the suspension of SP MLA Abu Azmi from the ongoing budget session due to his controversial remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, which hurt Maharashtrian sentiments. Azmi defended his statements but withdrew them to ensure the House functions smoothly. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the suspension, calling it ideologically influenced.

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi faced suspension for his remarks on Aurangzeb during the Maharashtra budget session. Despite retracting his statement to ensure the House's functionality, the suspension remains. Azmi's comments, claiming Aurangzeb was not a cruel administrator, sparked controversy. Akhilesh Yadav supported Azmi, arguing it violated freedom of expression.

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LUCKNOW: If everything was wrong, why did you go there for the inauguration instead of sending a bulldozer, asked Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the party for favouring real estate developer Ansal Group during its rule. The Uttar Pradesh Police Tuesday booked the embattled Ansal Group for alleged cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and organised crime. The action was taken after Chief Minister Adityanath i

The 90-hour workweek debate was triggered by Larsen & Toubro Ltd chairman SN Subrahmanyan in January, who called for employees to work on Sundays as well to maximise productivity.

Emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, Samajwadi Party chief said that a mentally healthy environment fosters creativity and productivity among young people, which in turn helps build a better nation.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed the idea of a 90-hour workweek, emphasizing work-life balance and the importance of quality over quantity. He criticized the current government's corruption and questioned the benefits of economic growth that fails to reach the common citizen.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of attempting to end jobs and reservations by privatizing state-run institutions. He claims the government is pushing for the privatisation of power distribution companies and alleges that the BJP's policies are anti-reservation and designed to favor capitalists.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized PM Modi's Maha Kumbh post for not mentioning the victims of the January 29 stampede, implying that hiding the truth signifies guilt. PM Modi highlighted Maha Kumbh's unity and spiritual significance. Yadav's remarks urge recognition of both the event's grandeur and the tragedy.

Akhilesh Yadav asked if handing over complete control of a sensitive and crisis-driven industry such as the insurance sector to foreign entities was in the best interest of the nation

Responding to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth's Pigs, Vultures remarks, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav hit back and questioned who the Chief Minister was insulting with his Giddh (vulture) remark.

Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP governments in UP and at the Centre of a spat, suggesting CM Yogi Adityanath's 'pig' comments targeted Delhi. He pointed out the contradiction between state and central pollution boards over Ganga's cleanliness, questioning their coordination and actions.

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre over the continuous decline in Indian stock markets, claiming investments of the middle class had been wiped out. The Kannauj MP also accused the government of misleading people while failing to protect domestic investors. Yadav said in a post on X, The ongoing decline in the Indian stock markets has devoured the investments of the middle class. The 'double-engine' governments, which are in

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the opposition Samajwadi Party over the 2013 Kumbh Mela arrangements, accusing the then chief minister Akhilesh Yadav of appointing a \non-Sanatani\ as the in-charge of the religious congregation in Prayagraj. Adityanath highlighted the presence of dignitaries, including the President, Prime Minister, and heads of state from 74 countries, at the recent Maha Kumbh, contrasting it with the \chaos, corruption, and pollution\ of the 2013 event. He

UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks on the Maha Kumbh and questioned the appointment of Azam Khan. Adityanath highlighted the successful organization of the Kumbh, involvement of high-profile figures and international participation, contrasting it with the SP's previous management.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday targeted Yogi Adityanath government over arrangements for Maha Kumbh.

Akhilesh Yadav also expressed concern over the January 29 stampede at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, which resulted in casualties of 30 people

Akhilesh Yadav questions the BJP government's $5 trillion economy claim while hinting at foreign influence in India's governance. Simultaneously, Donald Trump alleges USAID funding to India to boost voter turnout, raising concerns from India's Ministry of External Affairs and criticism from Congress against PM Modi's US relations.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that he would send a Hindi version of a Harvard University study on the Kumbh Mela to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yadav said that he had previously sent an English version of the book for decoration purposes, but would now send the Hindi edition so that Adityanath could actually read it. The Kumbh study by Harvard University was sent to the Chief Minister through the Speaker... It was in English, Yadav said. Now, I am s

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday dismissed the Uttar Pradesh budget presented by the Yogi Adityanath-led government, calling it the second last budget of the BJP in the state. Criticising the government's approach, Yadav claimed that none of its budgets, including the latest one, had a clear vision or direction for Uttar Pradesh. This is the ninth budget of this government, and it is their second last, the SP chief said. After this, the final budget will be presented, an

Concerns about the water quality at Triveni Sangam during MahaKumbh have arisen. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath insists the water is purified and safe. However, Akhilesh Yadav alleges a conspiracy to hide pollution issues. The Central Pollution Control Board's report indicates the Ganga water is contaminated with sewage. The government maintains regular monitoring is in place.

LUCKNOW: Amid the condemnation of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees statement over Mahakumbh by the Sant Samaj and the BJP, former UP CM and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Wednesday, backed her for accusing Yogi Adityanath government of mismanagement in the congregation and turning it into a Mrityu Kumbh. While interacting with media persons here on Wednesday, the SP chief towed the line of West Bengal CM accusing the state dispensation of hiding the deaths and people missing in Ma

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has taken a swipe at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, alluding to name change of places by the ruling BJP government in the heartland state.

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday hit back at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his Urdu language remark, noting the 'carelessness' of the CM towards the education and progress of the state. Yadav questioned the CM over the closure, stating that 11 lakh primary schools have been shut across India, most of them in UP. Speaking to ANI , Yadav said, It is very clear that the CM has nothing to do with language or progress. If you look at the record, 11 lakh p

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for his remarks on the Urdu language, highlighting the closure of over 11 lakh primary schools in India, mostly in UP. Yadav accused the CM of neglecting education and progress.

| Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's controversial 'Mritukumbh' remark. Yadav claimed that Banerjee's statement highlighting the casualties during the Kumbh Mela is correct. He criticized the preparations for the Kumbh, stating that they were inadequate. This development has sparked a heated debate, with some leaders condemning Banerjee's remark. The controversy surrounding the Kumbh Mela has raised concerns about public safety and the e

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj will end on February 26, as confirmed by District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandhad. This statement puts an end to rumours about an extension. So far, over 50 crore devotees have attended, making it the biggest religious gathering in history. There is a huge crowd in Maha Kumbh on Monday, February 17. By 4 pm, over 1.08 crore devotees have taken bath. All the seven entry points of Prayagraj are jammed. on account of the crowd, Sangam station in Daraganj has

Akhilesh Yadav criticises BJP for mismanagement at Maha Kumbh, demands equal compensation for accident victims families

The ongoing Mahakumbh being held at the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati, started with the first major 'snaan' on January 13 on the occasion of Paush Purnima and will conclude on February 26 on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that Manish Jagan Aggarwal, who had been arrested by the Lucknow police, was to highlight the failures of the BJP government and traders' issues on the party's behalf. Aggarwal was allegedly forcibly taken into custody by the Lucknow police, accusing him of causing unrest in the society through his social media engagements. The SP raised concerns regarding his health while in police custody. He is a patient of high blood pressure

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj has drawn an unprecedented crowd, with over 50 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Amid the surge in attendance, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to extend the festivals duration, citing overwhelming numbers and logistical difficulties. However, Prayagraj officials have dismissed these claims, insisting that the event will conclude on its scheduled date, February 26, coinciding with Maha Shi

Speaking to the media, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said that the Kumbh Mela had earlier continued for 75 days