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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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.