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.

The people of Uttar Pradesh will analyse more because the Prime Minister himself is an MP from here. There is no coordination between Delhi and Lucknow. It is visible in the scheme that is currently running. If the villages which were adopted hasn't changed, then it raises question. The people of BJP are working against each other... There are lots of questions on achievements and failures which will be analysed by the people.... There is large scale unemployment and inflation in Uttar Pradesh,

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

NEW DELHI, May 30: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav are likely to share the stage on Saturday at an event to mark the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of Ahilyabai Holkar organised by former BJP ally and Rashtriya Samaj Paksha founder Mahadev Jankar. Jankar, a minister in the BJP-led Maharashtra government 2016-19, was overlooked by the BJP in the 2024 assembly elections, prompting him to chart out his own course. Jankar, [] Th

NEW DELHI: Taking a leaf out of Bihar, the Congress is considering a leadership change in Uttar Pradesh and appointing a president from the Dalit or Other Backwards Class (OBC) community to revive its fortunes in the most crucial state. The party expects the move to align with its social justice pitch as part of its strategy for the 2027 assembly elections, according to sources. However, the change may happen after the Bihar elections later this year. According to insiders, the names being discu

LUCKNOW: While undergoing Sangathan Srijan (party building) in all districts, there are murmurs in the Congress party's Uttar Pradesh unit about a possible seat-sharing arrangement with the Samajwadi Party (SP) for UP Assembly elections due in 2027. The two India bloc partners had contested UP assembly polls in 2017 and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls together. Under the seat-sharing arrangements in respective electoral battles, the Congress was given 105 of 403 UP assembly seats in the 2017 elections

Former CM Yadav asks what permanent structure BJP can offer without stable police leadership

Read our weekly recap to find out the most viral pieces of misinformation from this week.

The Ram Darbar consecration at the Ayodhya Ram temple will be taking place on June 5, marking a major milestone as the temple nears completion. The three-day ceremony will begin on June 3, with Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra confirming the grand pran pratishtha ritual. Unlike the Ram Lalla consecration last year, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi and numerous VVIPs in attendance, this event will focus on spiritual unity. Leaders of diverse spiritual tra

LUCKNOW: Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Associate Professor at Ashoka University, and an acclaimed historian and political scientist, carries a royal legacy rooted in Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. The professor, recently in the news for his social media post on women officers holding a media briefing during Operation Sindoor, was born in Lucknow on December 2, 1982. Known for his scholarly work on nationalism, political Islam, and South Asian history, Ali Khan Mahmudabad sparked controversy with a Facebook

The original picture dates back to January 2017 and showed Akhilesh Yadav standing next to Dimple Yadav.

U.P. Deputy CM criticised Akhilesh Yadav for evading the core issue of appeasement, remarking that he responded to a political question with a home science guide

Tensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh as posters demanding an apology from Akhilesh Yadav appear in Lucknow, following alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak by the Samajwadi Party's 'X' handle. Pathak has also criticized Yadav's response to a query, accusing him of deflecting from questions about the SP's alleged connections to controversial figures and past scandals.

FIR filed after BJP protests in Lucknow; SP chief Akhilesh Yadav responds with call for mutual restraint

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak accused the Samajwadi Party of a Muslim appeasement DNA following an objectionable post from the partys X handle, as Akhilesh Yadav urged restraint from both sides

Akhilesh Yadav responded to an offensive social media post by his party against the UP deputy CM which has created an uproar. Yadav assured such conduct would not repeat, but also criticised Pathak's remarks about socialists' DNA. An FIR was registered over the post earlier. BJP workers also protested in Lucknow and Amethi. Yadav urged restraint and introspection from Pathak. He also asked Pathak to protect the purity of politics.

Akhilesh Yadav responded to an offensive post against Brajesh Pathak on Samajwadi Party's X account. Yadav assured that such incidents would not recur. He hoped Pathak would refrain from making provocative statements. An FIR was filed following the controversial post. Pathak questioned Samajwadi Party's language. BJP workers protested the incident. The post was later removed from the social media platform.

LUCKNOW: After Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who gained attention while conducting media briefings alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during Operation Sindoor, became the subject of a casteist slur by senior Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and partys national General Secretary, Professor Ramgopal Yadav, triggering a fresh round of political slugfest. Ramgopal Yadav, who is also the uncle of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, said at an event in Moradabad on Thursday that BJP supporte

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday flagged a fake X account created in the name of his daughter and called for an action against its handler.

NEW DELHI, May 12: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, has received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, a body of Indian diplomats and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also strongly condemned the trolling of Misri, his family and particularly, his daughter. The Delhi-based Association of Indian

New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav. Samajwadi Party chief Yadav wrote a long post on X in Hindi and said, such statements break the morale of honest officers who work day and night dedicated to the country. It is the governments respo

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Menon expressed their support for Mr. Misri

Vikram Misri faced online criticism after India and Pakistan agreed to stop military actions. Veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao and politicians like Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav supported Misri. Yadav condemned the abuse and demanded government action. Rao called the trolling shameful and defended Misri's service. Owaisi emphasized that civil servants shouldn't be blamed for executive decisions.

LUCKNOW, May 11: ) Amid the recently concluded military confrontation with Pakistan and prevailing uneasy calm at the LoC, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday appealed to political leaders to refrain from using defence-related backdrops as photo opportunities, urging them instead to show solidarity with the armed forces. In the current highly sensitive environment, defence-security has become an even more serious issue. Politicians are requested to please not make it a photo backgrou

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav plans to install Maharana Pratap's statue. This announcement follows backlash over remarks against Rana Sanga. Karni Sena protested in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav initially supported Suman, angering Rajputs. Now, Yadav seeks to appease the community. He also wants the BJP government to extend Maharana Pratap's holiday. Elections are approaching and Yadav is trying to control damage.

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister appealed to avoid spreading any unconfirmed reports, warning that such content could be part of the enemy's strategy to create unrest

The Indian government on Friday refuted widespread claims circulating on social media regarding a suicide attack on an Army brigade in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri and a drone strike in Punjabs Jalandhar, labelling them as fake news. According to the Press Information Bureaus (PIB) Fact Check Unit, there was no fidayeen or suicide attack on any Army cantonment in Jammu and Kashmir. Additionally, a viral video suggesting a drone attack in Jalandhar was confirmed to actually show a farm fire. This w

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan , Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has urged citizens to act responsibly and refrain from spreading misinformation. In a post shared on X Thursday night, Yadav expressed pride in the nation's armed forces, stating, We are proud of our brave soldiers. We all stand united with our country. ! , Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) May 8, 2025 He called on people to remain calm and avoid

Key INDIA bloc leaders have voiced their strong support for the Indian armed forces' precision strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK, following the Pahalgam attack. Leaders like M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, and Akhilesh Yadav emphasized national unity and the necessity of a firm response to terrorism, setting aside political differences to back the government's actions.

Cross-party support for Armys counter-terror strike; CM Adityanath, Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav laud response to Pahalgam attack

LUCKNOW: A red alert was issued in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, with the administration conducting mock drills across the state to prepare for any eventuality. The move follows air strikes carried out under Operation Sindoor, in which Indian defence forces targeted and destroyed terrorist camps and infrastructure at nine locations inside Pakistan. UP DGP Prashant Kumar, while announcing red alert, asked the state police authorities to work in tandem with Army and the India Air Force to ensure sec

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday took potshots at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for advocating the use of cow dung-based paint for government buildings. Gobarnama: BJP government's new feat, Yadav said in a post on X in Hindi. The former chief minister also posted a picture of Adityanath with the latter's remark cow dung-based paint should be used in government buildings written on it. On Sunday, Adityanath directed officials to take concrete steps to make t

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's advocacy for using cow dung-based paint in government buildings, labeling it a Gobarnama. Adityanath directed officials to make cow protection centers self-reliant and promote the use of cow dung paint. BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi responded, accusing Yadav of hating cow dung and cattle and neglecting Indian culture.

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday said the Congress was repeatedly supplying oxygen to Pakistan, and slammed the opposition party for its leader Charanjit Singh Channi's remarks questioning the veracity of Balakot air strikes that followed the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Inside it is the Congress Working Committee but outside it acts like Pakistan Working Committee, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged in a press conference. Patra said it has become a pattern with the Congress that its re

BIHAR: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Friday took a veiled dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who previously made statements against the caste census, asserting that this was a demand that couldn't be ignored. Which slogan will replace 'batenge to katenge'? Jha told ANI. Our (Bihar) LoP Tejashwi Yadav has also said this, and we have been saying this too; this is such a demand that can't be left out. I am worried about those big leaders who have been saying things like, i

BALLIA: Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari strongly criticized the targeting of Muslims and Kashmiri students in various parts of the country following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir . He also accused the central government of failing to prevent the attack and demanded action against Pakistan. Speaking to PTI during a family function at the residence of Ballia MP Sanatan Pandey, Ansari said the attack was a result of security failure under the Narendra Modi-led government.

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday termed the Centre's decision to conduct a caste-based census as a 100 per cent victory for the united strength of the PDA (Backwards, Dalits and minorities) and the INDIA bloc. Reacting to the announcement on social media platform X, the SP chief said, The decision to conduct a caste census is a 100 per cent victory of the unity of 90 per cent PDA. Due to our collective pressure, the BJP government has been forced to take this decisi

LUCKNOW: A half-and-half image of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav juxtaposed with Dr BR Ambedkar has caused a furore in UP's political circles. The controversial poster welcoming people to a party event has drawn criticism from various quarters since it was widely shared online on Wednesday morning. While BJP leaders right from ministers to MPs and MLAs slammed the SP chief declaring that here can be no greater insult... to the architect of India's Constitution, BSP supremo Mayawati also r

This round of the 'morphed poster wars' - begun Monday by the Congress and its (now-deleted) 'gayab' X post and to which the BJP added its 'Pakistan's yaar' jibe Tuesday - has a new entry - Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party.

A hoarding showing half faces of BR Ambedkar and Akhilesh Yadav has sparked BJP outrage, calling it an insult to Ambedkar, and accusing SP of misusing the image for Dalit votes.

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assailed the BJP-led Centre over the Pahalgam terror attack with pointed questions on the apparent lack of security for tourists. He accused the government of prioritising VIP protection over public safety. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, died in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assailed the BJP-led Centre over the Pahalgam terror attack with pointed questions on the apparent lack of security for tourists. He accused the government of prioritising VIP protection over public safety. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, died in the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The execution-like killing by terrorists after reportedly asking about the victims' faith has left the entire country grieving and outraged. Voi

Tires were thrown at Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman's convoy near Aligarh, allegedly by Karni Sena activists, leading to vehicle collisions. The incident occurred as Suman was en route to Bulandshahr to investigate reported atrocities against Dalits. Following the attack and subsequent police intervention, Suman was prevented from proceeding and sent back to Agra, prompting condemnation from Samajwadi Party leaders.

The Samajwadi Party's Dalit MP Ramji Lal Suman was targeted yet again. Last month, his house was attacked in Agra. On Saturday, his convoy was hit with tyres and stones by a group of men from Karni Sena, protesting against his comments on Rana Sanga.

LUCKNOW, Apr 27: A day after the Centre issued an advisory to the media to avoid live coverage of defence operations, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday questioned whether the permission for live coverage was a strategic negligence. The central government on Saturday issued an advisory to the media to avoid live broadcast of defence operations and activities of security forces, saying that giving such information may knowingly or unknowingly help hostile elements. SP chief

NEW DELHI : As the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam shook the nation, several leaders across the political spectrum condemned the attack, calling it a blot on humanity and urging the Central government to take decisive action against the perpetrators. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale urged all political parties to rise above their differences. We pay homage to the deceased and pray for the early recovery of the injured in this attack... It is an attack on the unity and int

There is discrimination in postings in police stations under the BJP government, alleges Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his allegations of caste-based discrimination in Uttar Pradesh police postings, challenging the DGP's denial and urging the Chief Minister to address the issue. He presented data allegedly sourced from official websites, accusing the government of manipulating figures and discriminating against marginalized communities in public service. Yadav also criticized the Agnipath scheme and privatization of education.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar refuted Akhilesh Yadav's allegations of caste-based bias in police postings, deeming them baseless and misleading. Kumar emphasised that postings adhere to established norms, urging responsible reporting and caution against misinformation.

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed that under the BJP government, Uttar Pradesh has become the number one state in the country in terms of atrocities against Dalits. In a post on X, the former chief minister alleged that Dalit leaders in the BJP are never given real authority and it is held by a select few. UP has become number one in terms of atrocities on Dalits under the BJP government, said Yadav, who also shared a video clip of a news report which claimed th

Lucknow, Apr 21: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday claimed that under the BJP government, Uttar Pradesh has become the number one state in the country in terms of atrocities against Dalits. In a post on X, the former chief minister alleged that Dalit leaders in the BJP are never given real authority and it is held by a select few. UP has become number one in terms of atrocities on Dalits under the BJP government, said Yadav, who [] The post UP has become no. 1 in atrocities agai

Prayagraj: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government of bias in transfer and posting of officials across the state. Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said, In Agra, station house officers in 15 out of the 48 police stations belong to the PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority) communities. The rest are Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav vowed that the Opposition I.N.D.I.A. bloc will endure through the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Akhilesh Yadav alleged that Yogi Adityanath's government politicized the Maha Kumbh, aiming to project him as a prime ministerial candidate, and criticized mismanagement during the event. He promised an investigation if his party wins in 2027. Yadav accused the BJP of land grabbing and diminishing reservation rights, while reaffirming the INDIA bloc's continuation in the upcoming elections.

Opposition parties led by the Congress stepped up their criticism of the BJP on Sunday after the ruling party distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court (SC) and the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Earlier on Saturday, Dubeyone of the more vocal BJP members in the Lok Sabhalaunched a scathing attack on the Supreme Court, claiming that the Parliament and state assemblies should be shut if the apex court had to make the law

Mr Yadav said that the PDA (Backward, Dalits, and Minorities) would uproot the BJP from the state in the 2027 assembly elections.

Prayagraj: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted on Sunday that the opposition INDIA coalition will continue in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging it was trying to grab land like the mafia through the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. Addressing a press conference, Yadav said that the PDA (Backward, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by s

Lucknow, Apr 20: BSP supremo Mayawati on Sunday launched a scathing attack on her rivals, particularly the Samajwadi Party, and said like the Congress and the BJP, it could never become a true well-wisher of Dalits-Bahujans due to flaws in its intentions and policies. Mayawatis criticism came amid Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs continued support for the partys Dalit MP Ramji Lal Suman over a controversy surrounding his remark on Rana Sanga. In a series of posts in Hindi on [] The post SP

Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, strongly criticized the BJP, accusing them of prioritizing insignificant matters and ignoring public concerns. He questioned the Waqf Act's relevance to farmers' needs and alleged BJP's involvement in instigating riots. Yadav also pledged to uphold the Constitution and take action against those who incite violence, following a controversial statement by party MP Ramji Lal Suman.

Mohan Chauhans remarks were circulating on social media, on Friday (April 18, 2025) night from his residence under the Jawan police station limits in view of the threat to peace posed by his inflammatory comments

Akhilesh Yadav said, The fear, insecurity, and uncertainty currently prevailing among the Jain community is deeply concerning and has drawn worldwide attention and condemnation

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