Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya accused the Samajwadi Party of relying on fake votes, saying its icycle will get punctured. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav earlier alleged BJP uses machines to create Aadhaar and voter ID cards on election day. Congress MP KC Venugopal also claimed voter exclusions in Bihar and plans to expose EC malpractices on August 5 in Bengaluru.

LUCKNOW: In light of US President Donald Trumps recent claim that the Indian economy was dead, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to him, without directly referencing the remark, by asserting that India was on its way to becoming the worlds third-largest economy while the world was grappling with an atmosphere of instability. There is an atmosphere of instability across the globe. Every country is focused on its individual interests. India is set to become the third biggest econo

LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed cricketer Rinku Singh from his role as brand ambassador for its voter awareness campaign. The move comes in the wake of Singhs engagement to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj. The ECI stated that Singhs association with the campaign could now be perceived as politically affiliated, which could potentially compromise the impartiality of the voter awareness drive. Following the decision, the commission has directed all districts to take

LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed cricketer Rinku Singh from the position of brand ambassador for its voter awareness campaign. The action comes after Singh's engagement to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj. The Election Commission stated that the association could now be seen as politically affiliated, potentially compromising the impartiality of the awareness drive. Following this decision, the ECI has ordered all districts to remove promotional materials -- posters

The Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the government was forced to take back the decision due to the opposition pressure and protest

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned whether the acquittal of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case was timed to divert attention from US President Donald Trumps announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods. He also warned of serious economic threats from China and criticised the governments silence

Donald Trump's tariff announcement triggered reactions from Indian opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government's economic policies. Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Trump's actions. Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Modi's silence. Pawan Khera mocked the foreign policy. Shashi Tharoor expressed concerns about trade relations. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned Modi's diplomatic efforts. Akhilesh Yadav worried about the economy and employment.

For eight days, INDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, have protested against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, demanding its rollback. Opposition MPs, including Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, raised slogans and displayed banners alleging the SIR is an attack on democracy. They claim the EC's exercise aims to disenfranchise voters before the Assembly elections.

Parliament began on a stormy note on Thursday, with opposition MPs staging protests in the Lok Sabha over multiple demands. The uproar led to the adjournment of both Houses until 2 pm. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar. Members of the INDIA bloc, including Congress parliamentary party chairpe

New Delhi, Jul 31: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties, including Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, protested in the Parliament House complex for the eighth consecutive day on Thursday against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback. Ahead of the days proceedings in Parliament, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and other opposition MPs raised slogans and protested against the Special Intensiv

Maulana Sajid Rashidi, the cleric, had criticised Ms. Yadav, wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, for isiting a mosque near Parliament without covering her head.

The Opposition has challenged the government regarding an intelligence failure. This failure is linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government in Lok Sabha. They questioned the lack of security and first aid for those affected. Yadav also raised concerns about the ceasefire and India's foreign policy.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Narendra Modi's speech on Operation Sindoor. He pointed to China as a bigger threat. Yadav questioned India's self-reliance claims. Congress leaders also attacked Modi's statements. They questioned his silence on Trump's claims about India-Pakistan peace brokering. Modi stated India retaliated for the Pahalgam attack. He said India destroyed terror camps in Pakistan.

LUCKNOW: Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi had to face a tough time at the office of a TV news channel when he was attacked by a few Samajwadi Party workers in Noida on Tuesday. Rashidi had been hitting headlines after making derogatory and misogynistic remarks on Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav during a televised debate over her visit to a mosque with her husband and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and other SP MPs recently. Even a criminal case against the cleric was registered by one Pravesh Yadav at Vibh

Kiren Rijiju stated in Lok Sabha that China has not intruded into Indian territory or occupied more land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, countering Akhilesh Yadav's claims

SRINAGAR: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday dismissed claims of fresh Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that no additional land has been occupied by China since the 1962 war. Intervening during a debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, Rijiju countered Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadavs remarks about Chinese intrusion in the [] The post China Has Not Taken Any New Land Since 1962 War: Rijiju appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Akhilesh Yadav raised questions on India ending the conflict with Pakistan abruptly and asked, Under whose pressure was the ceasefire done?

New Delhi, Jul 29: China has not intruded even an inch into Indian territory nor occupied any additional land in Arunachal Pradesh since the 1962 war, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Rijiju said this while intervening during the debate on Operation Sindoor to counter Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadavs claim on Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh. It is important to correct the record. Since 1962, China has not intruded even an inch into []

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asked the government in Lok Sabha to fix responsibility for the intelligence failure that led to the Pahalgam terror attack, saying it cannot get away after such incidents by merely admitting to a lapse. Participating in the debate on Operation Sindoor in the Lower House, Yadav raised questions on India ending the conflict with Pakistan abruptly and asked, Under whose pressure was the ceasefire done? The former Uttar Pradesh chief minist

Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government on the timing of the encounter of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav called Operation Sindoor a symbol of the government's intelligence failure after the Pahalgam attack. Speaking in Lok Sabha, he questioned the sudden ceasefire with Pakistan and claimed India's foreign policy has collapsed. Yadav blamed security lapses for the tragic attack, criticising the government for the loss of lives and weak border strategy.

MaulanaSajidRashidi, the cleric, had criticised Ms. Yadav, wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, for visiting a mosque near the Parliament without covering her head

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marks his way into the annals of history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of the State. Surpassing the previous record of eight years and 127 days, held by Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the first Chief Minister of the State in independent India, Yogi Adityanath has completed an uninterrupted tenure of eight years, 4 months, and 10 days, reflecting the longevity and a transformative era for the State. Having provided political stab

LUCKNOW: Registration of a criminal case against Muslim cleric Maulana Sajid Rashidi for objectionable remarks against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav has snowballed into a big political row. Rashidi had remarked over Dimple's recent visit to a mosque with her husband and Kannauj MP Akhliesh Yadav along with other SP MPs, for a meeting. The case was registered at Vibhuti Khand Police station in Lucknow. While Maulana, on July 28, stood by his statement, saying it was being 'unnecessarily stretch

New Delhi, Jul 28: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday congratulated the Indian forces for their bravery during Operation Sindoor and said they would have even captured Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir if they had more time. Talking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Yadav said that while the government talks about Pakistan to garner votes, China is the real threat. We congratulate the forces for their bravery during Operation Sindoor and the kind of situations [] The post

Yogi Adityanath has become Uttar Pradesh's longest-serving Chief Minister, exceeding Govind Ballabh Pant's record. Adityanath, a BJP leader, has been in office for 8 years, 4 months, and 10 days. He initially assumed the role in 2017 after a significant BJP victory, replacing Akhilesh Yadav.

Bansuri Swaraj of BJP and Renuka Chowdhury of Congress have criticized a cleric's statement. The statement was against Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav. The leaders called the cleric's remarks shameful and unacceptable. Swaraj questioned the silence of Akhilesh Yadav and the opposition. Chowdhury condemned the cleric's mindset. She questioned his audacity to speak disrespectfully about women.

New Delhi, Jul 28: Several MPs of the INDIA bloc parties, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, protested in the Parliament House complex on Monday against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar, and demanded its rollback. Ahead of the days proceedings in Parliament, top opposition MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday issued a three-line whip to its MPs as the Lok Sabha is set to begin a three-day debate on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor on Monday. After a week-long standoff between the Opposition and the Treasury benches, the Monday session is expected to be stormy as some Opposition parties are expected to raise the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar as well. While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to open the discussion from the ruling camp

Top officials in the Uttar Pradesh electricity department are not receiving distress calls from the public during power supply disruptions, the power minister has said

In response to a video in which a BJP leader is seen accusing the U.P. police of filing a fake case against his supporters, Akhilesh Yadav said even BJP workers were not getting justice in the State

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the Lok Sabha will hold a special discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor on July 28, amid continued disruptions from the Opposition during the Monsoon Session. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to initiate the discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with the Rajya Sabha expected to take up the debate on Tuesday. Addressing media persons in the national capital, Rijiju stated that L

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that it prioritizes liquor over children's education. He stated that over 26,000 primary schools have been shut down, while more than 27,000 liquor stores have opened across the state. Yadav argued that the BJP does not want an awakened society, as education awakens consciousness, while liquor puts it to sleep.

Hailing from the Bahraich district, Savita Varma, 44, always aspired to fly big time. She realised her dream when she was selected to represent India in the global pageant Mrs Universe 2025, in the Philippines between October 1-9. Savita, a mother of two daughters, is a teacher and yoga instructor. With her husbands unflinching cooperation, Savita is now preparing 20 hours a day to compete. Once well settled in family life, she decided to fulfil my dreams, said Savita. In 2023, she saw a beauty

BJP leaders shared a photograph of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, his wife and MP Dimple Yadav, party MP Mohibulla Nadvi, who is also Imam of the mosque, and others sitting in the mosque

The BJP has strongly criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for conducting a party meeting inside a mosque on Parliament Street, alleging that Dimple Yadav's attire violated mosque norms and hurt Islamic sentiments. Dimple Yadav refuted the claims, accusing the BJP of misleading the public, while Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP for using religion as a divisive tool.

Akhilesh Yadav's visit to a mosque near Parliament has sparked controversy, with BJP accusing him of holding a meeting inside the mosque.

Top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's T R Baalu, Shiv Sena-UBTs Sanjay Raut, Kalyan Banerjee of TMC, besides others, raised slogans like Save democracy and Stop vote-bandi.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging the BJP-led government is undermining democracy. Joined by other INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, she protested at Parliament, accusing the government of suppressing votes.

NEW DELHI: Opposition MPs, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Tuesday staged a protest in Parliament House complex against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar. The opposition MPs gathered on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament and raised slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar , alleging that it amounts to stealing elections. They also held placards like 'SIR: Stealing Indian Rights' an

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, protested in Parliament against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar. They allege the revision is election theft. The INDIA bloc decided to demand Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence in Parliament to address various issues. These issues include the Pahalgam terror attack and the Bihar voter roll revision.

NEW DELHI, Jul 22: Opposition MPs, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Tuesday staged a protest in Parliament House complex against the Election Commissions voter roll revision in Bihar. The opposition MPs gathered on the steps of Makar Dwar of Parliament and raised slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging that it amounts to stealing elections. They also held placards like SIR: Stealing Indian Right

SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav laid the foundation stone of the Kedareshwar Mahadev Temple in Etawah in 2021, which looks like a replica of the Kadarnath temple

Prominent seers have voiced strong opposition to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's alleged construction of a Kedareshwar Dham in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, modeled after the Kedarnath shrine. Religious leaders condemn the act as a conspiracy against Sanatan Dharma, diminishing the significance of the ancient Himalayan temple. They suggest building a Shiva temple under a different name instead.

In the video, Akhilesh Yadav is seen questioning the use of the word Shudra to which Aniruddha Maharaj gave a reply which did not impress Yadav.

In a roadside exchange caught on camera, Akhilesh Yadav used the example of Lord Krishna'ss childhood to argue against caste-based labels.

LUCKNOW: Prateek Yadav, step brother of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, has alleged that he was duped to the tune of over Rs 4 crore by a real estate businessman. Prateek, in a complaint lodged at Gautampalli police station in Lucknow, on Sunday, alleged that he was cheated by one Krishnanand Pandey, a resident of Chinhat, who deals in real estate. Prateek named Krishnanand Pandey, his wife Vandana Pandey and fa

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya suggests the Samajwadi Party rename itself 'Madrasawadi Party' following Akhilesh Yadav's comments.

Police are unrestrained, the Chief Minister is lost in self-admiration through his speeches and the administration is in deep slumber, alleges Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: Days after the Samajwadi Party (SP) expelled three legislators , Abhay Singh (Gosainganj), Rakesh Pratap Singh (Gauriganj) and Manoj Pandey (Unchhahar), Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Thursday declared them unattached members. After Speaker's declaration, political circles in the state capital are abuzz with speculations over Manoj Pandey joining the BJP. As per the sources, the three MLAs will have to tread their future path cautiously to avoid any legal repercussions.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the BJPs scams in Uttar Pradesh will be exposed during the campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls

Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the Kanwar Yatra, suggesting officials should focus on providing food and health services to pilgrims. He mocked the directive for shopkeepers to display names, accusing the government of using QR codes to mask its failure to provide basic facilities like rest areas and food for the yatris.

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, has criticised the decision to transfer the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre to the Lucknow Development Authority. He called it an insult to Jayaprakash Narayan's legacy. Yadav recalled his association with the centre. He also attacked the BJP, questioning their credibility in Bihar.

The cops were suspended within 24 hours since the receipt of complaint by the Samajwadi Party, the officials said.

Akhilesh Yadavs political journey reveals a tantalising tension between inherited legacy and earned leadership. Mulayam Singh Yadav laid the foundation of the Samajwadi movement in UP. It is Akhilesh who redefines it and makes it fully alive to the expectations of the 21st century. His evolution from a product of a well-entrenched dynasty to an Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, criticizes the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government's decision to merge rural government schools, alleging a conspiracy to deprive future generations of education. He claims the BJP aims to create an uneducated populace easily manipulated and fears the move will allow divisive ideologies to spread through affiliated institutions.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Dhirendra Shastri amid controversy over the assault on non-Brahmin preachers in Etawah, claiming many kathavachaks charge Rs 50 lakh for events.

Akhilesh Yadav's charge comes days after two Bhagwat Katha preachers were allegedly tonsured and humiliated in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says fifty percent of the Constitution changed after Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency. He criticizes Rahul Gandhi's Constitution display. Akhilesh Yadav accuses RSS of opposing secularism and socialism indirectly. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale suggests reconsidering 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble. He says the Emergency crushed civil liberties and freedom of the press.

LUCKNOW, June 29: Samajwadi Party (SP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a swipe at the ruling BJP, saying traders are facing an economic-social emergency due to flawed policies and a complicated tax system. He said all the engines of the double engine government are busy arranging fuel instead of governance. Addressing a meeting of the partys Vyapar Sabha, Yadav said, This government that calls itself the double engine government is only for [] The

Tonsuring case a boost for Yadavs PDA plank Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has strongly condemned the alleged tonsuring of two religious preachers, including one from the Yadav caste, by upper caste men in Etawahs Dandarpur. He has painted the attack on two katha vachaks (narrators of holy texts) as an assault on the PDA, an abbreviation often used by Yadav that stands for pichda (backwards), Dalit (scheduled castes) and alpsankhyak (minorities). Yadav has used the episode to hamm

LUCKNOW: The political corridors of Uttar Pradesh are abuzz with speculation about the future course of action of Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of former RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, following a brief video call between him and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. While Tej Pratap shared the conversation with the SP chief on social media, calling Akhilesh close to my heart, the SP leader responded with sarcasm, saying he only called back thinking it was an emergency. Notably, Tej Pra

LUCKNOW, June 28: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land for the heritage corridor being built in Gorakhpur, the pocket borough of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In a press conference held at the SP headquarters, Yadav demanded that the land compensation for the heritage corridor be determined based on market value rather than consent-based agreements. He alleged that the government is forcibly getting traders and reside

ETAWAH/LUCKNOW: Days after the alleged caste-based tonsuring of a Bhagwat Katha preacher and his aide in Etawah's Dandarpur village, tensions escalated on Thursday as members of Yadav groups staged protests demanding the arrest of all accused and withdrawal of the case registered against the victims. According to police, large crowds began gathering near the Agra-Kanpur highway and at the village in the Bakewar area in the afternoon. Purported videos showed unidentified persons pelting police pe

Tension escalates as police fire in air to disperse crowd; Akhilesh Yadav demands for fair investigation and action

LUCKNOW, June 26: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP on Thursday, alleging that the saffron party uses the Constitution to gain power but as soon as it assumes office, it stops respecting the Constitution. Addressing a press conference here, Yadav said despite taking an oath to uphold the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar, BJP leaders display a complete lack of integrity in their actions. The Bharatiya Janata Party uses the Constitution to come to power. It [] The post B

After facing expulsion from his party and family disputes, Tej Pratap Yadav is actively engaging with supporters and exploring his political options. His recent video call with Akhilesh Yadav has sparked speculation about a potential alliance. Despite challenges, Tej Pratap asserts his determination to fight, hinting at a significant role in Bihar's upcoming elections, potentially reshaping the political landscape.

LUCKNOW: Taking cognisance of an incident in Etawah where some upper caste men allegedly assaulted a kathavachak (religious storyteller) and his associate from the Yadav community and tonsured their heads, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Etawah district police, directing the authorities to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR). The development comes a day after a video of the assault surfaced on social media and went viral. Following the incident, district po

In Lakhimpur Kheri, a leopard attacked a brick kiln worker, Mihilal, who bravely fought back until villagers intervened. Forest officials responding to the incident were also attacked, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including a forest ranger. The leopard was eventually tranquilized and captured after a coordinated effort by the forest department and police.

ETAWAH: A group of upper caste men allegedly tonsured the head of a religious preacher and his aide after finding that they hailed from the Yadav caste in Dandarpur village of Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district, police said. The incident of tonsuring took place on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, and the accused were arrested on Monday. After the video of the tonsuring went viral on social media, police swung into action and arrested four persons, including the main accused. The victims

Ahead of the UP assembly polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is targeting the women vote bank, criticizing the BJP's governance. Yadav claims women's safety is compromised under the current government, promising 3,000 financial assistance to poor women if his party wins.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJP-led central government's foreign policy amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, questioning India's stance. This comes after reported US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, confirmed by the IAEA, while Iran condemned the attacks and Israel hailed the operation. India is currently focused on evacuating its citizens from the conflict zone.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demands accountability following a viral video showing patients in Hardoi district hospital using handmade fans due to power cuts

Rahul Gandhi celebrated his 55th birthday. Many leaders wished the Congress leader. Mallikarjun Kharge praised Gandhi's dedication to the Constitution. M K Stalin called him a brother-in-ideals. Akhilesh Yadav wished him well for his socio-political activism. Other leaders like Supriya Sule and Tejashwi Yadav also extended greetings. KC Venugopal hailed Gandhi's courage and vision.

SP president Akhilesh Yadav confirms alliance with Congress for 2027 elections despite seat-sharing concerns raised by MP Imran Masood

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed the INDIA bloc's unity, confirming their joint participation in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. He accused the BJP of internal discord and manipulating upcoming panchayat polls. Yadav also pledged a caste-based census if his party forms the government, criticising the BJP's governance and asserting the SP-Congress alliance's success in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of being undemocratic and authoritarian, posing a threat to the Constitution, while addressing party workers in Lucknow. He alleged widespread corruption, a collapse of law and order, and failure to deliver on development, further claiming the BJP is seizing land from the poor.

NEW DELHI : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of deliberately underreporting the number of fatalities in the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, referencing a BBC News Hindi investigation. The report claimed at least 82 people died during the incident, far more than the official toll of 37, highlighting that the deaths of economically disadvantaged victims were erased from official counts . Gandhi, speaking on X, condemned the sup

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a BBC report to allege that the number of people who died in stampedes during the Maha Kumbh was suppressed by the Uttar Pradesh government and accused the BJP of having no accountability. BBC report reveals that the figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident, the truth is suppressed, he said in a post on X. This is t

State government has officially claimed 37 deaths; Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses Uttar Pradesh government of lying about the death toll

The Samajwadi Party chief raised a series of questions over the process of compensating the stampede victims and their families

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the Uttar Pradesh government misrepresented the death toll of the Maha Kumbh stampede. He cited a BBC report indicating a higher number of fatalities than the official count. Yadav questioned the compensation process for victims' families. He demanded transparency regarding cash disbursements and raised concerns about potential irregularities.

Lucknow, Jun 9: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for conducting an aerial survey of crops, saying he lacked the courage to confront angry farmers on the ground. Adityanath had carried out an aerial survey of maize crop on Sunday. In a post on X, Yadav took a swipe at Adityanaths survey, saying it was not time constraints but fear of public anger that kept him away from meeting farmers directly. The [] The post Adityanath L

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, has criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yadav questioned Adityanath's aerial survey of crops. He suggested Adityanath avoids facing farmers directly due to fear of their anger. Yadav also questioned if stray cattle can be seen from such heights. Farmers are complaining about crop damage and stray cattle menace in Uttar Pradesh.

This week, the Modi government announced the monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled from July 21 to August 12, rejecting the demand by more than 17 Opposition parties for a special Parliament session to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The INDIA bloc parties had written to the Prime Minister for the special session. Initially, the perception was only Congress MPs had sent the letter. However, the party decided to rope in INDIA bloc partners at the insistence of the Lea

Lucknow, Jun 8: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got engaged on Sunday in a grand ceremony graced by a host of prominent political figures. The engagement, held at a hotel in the capital city, was attended by top SP leaders, including party president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav [] The post Cricketer Rinku gets engaged to SP MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow appeared first on Northlines .

Lucknow, Jun 8: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj got engaged on Sunday in a grand ceremony graced by a host of prominent political figures. The engagement, held at a hotel in the capital city, was attended by top SP leaders, including party president and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and his wife, MP Dimple Yadav. Other notable attendees included senior politicians Rajeev Shukla, Jaya Bachchan, Shivpal Yadav, Rajgopal Yadav, and cricketer Bhuvnesh Kumar. Spe

Cricketer Rinku Singh and Member of Parliament Priya Saroj are now engaged. The ceremony happened on June 8 in Lucknow. Many attended from cricket and politics. Guests included Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan. Rinku and Priya exchanged rings. A vegetarian feast was served. Priya Saroj is a young MP from Uttar Pradesh. She won the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Rinku Singh Priya Saroj Engagement: Rinku Singh, an Indian cricketer, recently got engaged to Priya Saroj. The engagement ceremony occurred at a luxury hotel in Lucknow. The event hosted cricketers and political figures. Akhilesh Yadav and Jaya Bachchan were among the attendees. The couple exchanged rings amidst floral decorations. Guests enjoyed a vegetarian feast with Awadhi and global dishes.

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of widespread corruption. He claimed a competition of corruption exists within the police, tehsil, and construction sectors. Yadav criticized the poor quality of construction work. He alleged officials are chosen based on their ability to flatter the ruling party.

LUCKNOW, June 6: Kalimullah Khan, popularly known as the Mango Man of India, has named a newly developed mango variety after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Grown using his signature grafting technique in his Malihabad orchard, the new variety has been named Rajnath Aam. Khan, who has earlier named mango varieties after several prominent Indian personalities, including Sachin Tendulkar, Aishwarya Rai, Akhilesh Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah, was awarded the Padma Shri for his

Khan has previously named mango varieties after notable Indian figures like Sachin Tendulkar, Aishwarya Rai, Akhilesh Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, Narendra Modi, and Amit Shah.

Lucknow: Reacting to the appointment of Rajeev Krishna as Uttar Pradeshs new director general of police, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav raised concerns on Saturday about the states leadership and law enforcement. A 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Krishna replaced DGP Prashant Kumar, who retired on Saturday. In a post in Hindi on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

Becomes fifth consecutive IPS officer to hold the post in an officiating capacity; SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions move

LUCKNOW: Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari , son of gangster-turned-politician the late Mukhtar Ansari, was on Saturday convicted by a local court in Mau district, eastern Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a hate speech case filed during the 2022 UP Assembly elections. He has been sentenced to two years in prison, which is likely to result in the loss of his Assembly membership. Abbass election agent, Mansoor Ansari, who was present on stage during the controversial speech, was also convicted in the ca