Elections 2025

Brahmin community in Dehradun condemns plans for Kedarnath-inspired temple in Etawah

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

9 Mar 2025 8:47 pm
Udit Raj says Akhilesh not wrong in supporting Abu Azmi

Udit Raj says Akhilesh not wrong in supporting Abu Azmi New Delhi: Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday claimed that Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav was not wrong in extending support to its Maharashtra MLC Abu Azmi. The Congress leader made the remark while speaking to IANS on various issues including Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), [] The post Udit Raj says Akhilesh not wrong in supporting Abu Azmi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

6 Mar 2025 12:23 pm
'Threat to my life and that of my family': Abu Azmi calls Maharashtra assembly suspension arbitrary

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

6 Mar 2025 9:12 am
Maharashtra won't spare person disrespecting Shivaji Maharaj: Eknath Shinde on Azmi's suspension from Assembly

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

6 Mar 2025 8:23 am
Abu Azmi row: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions basis of MLA`s suspension

Azmi was on Wednesday suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly till the end of the ongoing Budget Session over his remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb

5 Mar 2025 10:41 pm
Abu Azmi should be permanently suspended, says Uddhav Thackeray

Earlier, Akhilesh Yadav criticized the suspension of party leader Abu Azmi, alleging that ideological influence on such actions undermines democratic values

5 Mar 2025 7:36 pm
I offered to withdraw my statement, SP's Abu Azmi questions suspension from Maharashtra Assembly

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

5 Mar 2025 2:29 pm
Akhilesh Yadav Backs Abu Azmi, Questions His Suspension | Abu Azmi Controversy | English News

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5 Mar 2025 1:40 pm
Akhilesh Yadav hits back at UP CM for targeting Samajwadi Party over Ansal Group issue

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

5 Mar 2025 9:59 am
SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav Promises Cash Transfer Scheme For UP Women If Voted To Power In 2027

Akhilesh Yadav announces Stree Samman Samridhi Yojana: Under the scheme, women will be given mobile phones for free. No exact amount has been announced for the scheme so far

4 Mar 2025 2:17 pm
Talking About Humans Or Robots: Akhilesh Yadav On 90-Hour Workweek Debate

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

4 Mar 2025 1:24 pm
'Quality Of Work More Important Than Quantity': Akhilesh Yadav Slams '90-Hour Workweek' Suggestion

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

3 Mar 2025 11:03 pm
Quality of work is more important than quantity: Akhilesh Yadav slams '90-hour workweek' suggestion

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

3 Mar 2025 9:57 pm
BJP govt conspiring to end reservation by privatising institutions: Akhilesh Yadav

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

2 Mar 2025 7:27 pm
'Hiding truth sign of guilt': Akhilesh Yadav's jab after PM Modi's Maha Kumbh post

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

27 Feb 2025 6:47 pm
Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre over allowing 100% FDI in insurance sector

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

27 Feb 2025 4:31 pm
Who Was He Insulting: Akhilesh Yadav Slams Yogi Adityanth For Pig Remark

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

26 Feb 2025 12:37 pm
Ganga pollution row: Akhilesh Yadav claims Adityanath's 'pig' remark points to 'fight' between Delhi and Lucknow

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

25 Feb 2025 9:25 pm
Akhilesh slams Centre over decline in stock markets, calls it economic fraud

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

25 Feb 2025 12:24 pm
Negativity materialises in form of words that ignore dignity, Akhilesh in veiled dig at Adityanath

LUCKNOW: In an apparent jibe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his vultures got only dead bodies, pigs got dirt statement in the assembly, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said negative mentality manifested itself in the form of words that ignored the dignity of country, time and place. Adityanath on Monday slammed []

25 Feb 2025 10:43 am
A non-sanatani was made Kumbh in-charge: Yogi slams SP

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

24 Feb 2025 6:41 pm
'SP govt put non-sanatani in charge of Kumbh Mela': UP CM Yogi slams Akhilesh over Maha Kumbh remark

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

24 Feb 2025 5:15 pm
Double-Blunder Government: Akhilesh Yadav's Dig Over Maha Kumbh Arrangements

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

24 Feb 2025 7:25 am
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

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

24 Feb 2025 2:24 am
'Is '21 million dollars' from US part of BJP's trillion-dollar narrative?': Akhilesh Yadav on Trump's remark

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

23 Feb 2025 12:13 pm
Sending Hindi book: Akhilesh Yadavs jibe at Yogi Adityanath over Kumbh 'mismanagement', water crisis

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

20 Feb 2025 5:41 pm
Akhilesh Yadav calls UP budget 'second last' of Yogi govt, says no link with BJP manifesto

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

20 Feb 2025 4:01 pm
People are raising questions: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Mahakumbh 'faecal contamination' row

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

20 Feb 2025 1:35 pm
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata Banerjee over remarks on Mahakumbh

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

19 Feb 2025 8:00 pm
Changed Cricketer's Name Too? Akhilesh Yadav's Swipe At Yogi Adityanath

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

19 Feb 2025 4:45 pm
'CM has nothing to do with language or progress': Akhilesh hits back at Adityanath over Urdu remark

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

19 Feb 2025 2:43 pm
Akhilesh Yadav slams Yogi Adityanath on education and Urdu language remarks in UP

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

19 Feb 2025 1:05 pm
Akhilesh Yadav Supports Mamata Banerjee's 'Mritukumbh' Remark | Mahakumbh Mela Controversy

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

19 Feb 2025 1:05 pm
Will Mahakumbh 2025 Be Extended? Officials Clear the Confusion

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

17 Feb 2025 6:10 pm
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents

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

17 Feb 2025 1:04 pm
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav urges UP govt to extend Maha Kumbh dates

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

16 Feb 2025 5:33 am
Entire police force have become part of BJP: Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Police for arrest of SP trade wing chief

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

15 Feb 2025 7:28 pm
Maha Kumbh 2025: Extension on the cards? Prayagraj DM clears the air

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

15 Feb 2025 6:17 pm
Akhilesh Yadav Seeks Maha Kumbh Extension As Millions More Plan To Visit Prayagraj

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

15 Feb 2025 4:27 pm
As Millions Head To Maha Kumbh, An Extension Request From Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Uttar Pradesh government to extend the duration of the Maha Kumbh, citing the overwhelming number of devotees on the roads still hoping to attend.

15 Feb 2025 3:30 pm
Samajwadi Party prepares ground for 2027 Assembly polls, chalks out strategy to prevent BJPs return

LUCKNOW: After failing to repeat the Lok Sabha election performance in the recent bypoll to 10 assembly seats necessitated by the election of sitting MLAs to the lower house of Parliament in 2024, the Samajwadi Party (SP), has unveiled its 2027 formula. The formula eyes to aid the 2027 UP assembly elections. It is a revamped strategy aimed at strengthening the partys position by roping in former bureaucrats from backward, Dalit, and minority communities into its fold to meet its Picchda-Dalit- A

14 Feb 2025 8:23 pm
Leopard gatecrashes Lucknow wedding uninvited

A wedding in Lucknow was disrupted when a leopard entered the banquet hall, leaving a forest official injured and the bride and groom stranded in a car for hours. The leopard was eventually caught and tranquillized after hours of efforts. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led state government over the incident, blaming human encroachment in forests for the increasing incidents of wild animals entering urban areas.

13 Feb 2025 1:56 pm
Leopard gatecrashes Lucknow wedding; bride-groom remains stuck in car for hours

LUCKNOW: A wedding in Lucknow saw an uninvited guest, a leopard, who strayed into the venue, leaving a forest official injured, attendees in panic and the bride and groom stranded in a car for hours. The incident happened in the Buddheshwar road area of the state capital on Wednesday night when the leopard entered a banquet hall, creating panic among the guests who frantically started running to save their lives, an eyewitness recalls. Even the bride and groom who were in the marriage hall ran o

13 Feb 2025 11:56 am
Lucknow Diary |AMU official booked over beef biryani

After a notice to serve beef biryani for Sunday lunch at a students hostel in Aligarh Muslim University surfaced over social media, triggering a row, two students and the provost of the institution were booked over charges of hurting religious sentiments. Students Mohammed Faizzullah and Mujjaism Ahmad Bhati, and provost Fasih Raghiv Gauhar were named in the FIR. A notice pinned on a hostel board, citing authority order, said beef biryani would replace the usual chicken biryani for Sunday. Prote

13 Feb 2025 8:07 am
MahaKumbh 2025 News | UP CM Yogi Adityanath Takes A Jibe At SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav | News18

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12 Feb 2025 5:00 pm
Maran raises Sanskrit interpretations of House proceedings, Birla counters

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday saw heated arguments after DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran flagged Sanskrit interpretations of Lok Sabha proceedings, terming it RSS ideology. Soon after the Question hour, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that six more languages Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit and Urdu have been included in the list of languages in which simultaneous interpretation was available for members. Responding sharply to the announcement, Dayanidhi Maran said that taxpayers mo

12 Feb 2025 7:59 am
Akhilesh Yadav questions lack of official figures on Mahakumbh stampede deaths

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the Mahakumbh, highlighting 300-km-long traffic jams and lack of official figures on stampede deaths despite digitisation efforts. He also mentions that the budget lacks provisions for PDA (pichda, dalit, and alpsankhyak).

12 Feb 2025 12:03 am
Govt policies have forced educated youths to work as delivery agents: Akhilesh in LS

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Indian government's failures, citing farmer agitations and youth unemployment. He argues that GST and demonetisation have hindered economic growth and demands job opportunities based on skills. Additionally, he questions UP's handling of the Maha Kumbh festival and criticizes the targeted budget for benefiting the wealthy while neglecting the common man.

11 Feb 2025 6:43 pm
Point Of Going To The Moon? Akhilesh Yadav's Swipe Over Maha Kumbh

The issue of massive traffic jams - stretching to around 300km, according to some reports, as devotees continue to rush to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh - was raised in Parliament on Monday afternoon.

11 Feb 2025 4:17 pm
Kumbh stampede: Why no final death toll despite digitisation claims, Akhilesh asks in LS

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday attacked the government in Lok Sabha alleging mismanagement at the Maha Kumbh and asked why no final digits are emerging about those who died in the stampede even though a lot is bring advertised about digitisation. The Kannauj MP also hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government saying the double engine government is doing double blunders. First time, devotees at Kumbh have got stuck in a 300-km-long traffic jam, the borders have been sealed...Is this

11 Feb 2025 4:04 pm
'Sone ki zanjeer': Akhilesh's jibe at PM Modi's US visit amid deportation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi's upcoming US visit following the deportation of over 100 Indian immigrants by the Trump administration. Yadav suggested gifting a 'golden shackle' to the US as a reminder of the deported Indians in handcuffs. Additionally, he questioned the central government's budget, terming it biased towards the wealthy.

11 Feb 2025 4:02 pm
Tension in Udayagiri police station limits in Mysuru over social media post

The post showed semi-nudge images of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal with lettering on their bodies in Arabic

11 Feb 2025 12:25 pm
UP DGP commends cops for ensuring safe, seamless spiritual experience for devotees at Mahakumbh

LUCKNOW: With a massive congregation of devotees at Mahakumbh and the incessant stream of pilgrims converging in Praygaraj, UP DGP Prashant Kumar issued a statement late on Monday night. Mahakumbh 2025 is witnessing the largest congregation of humanity in history. With over 40 crore pilgrims having already taken a sacred dip at the Sangam and millions arriving each day, managing the unprecedented movement of people and vehicles is a challenge, he said. No city, no administration, and no police f

10 Feb 2025 11:20 pm
Akhilesh slams UP govt over traffic chaos, filth at Kumbh

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj, claiming it has led to a shortage of essential commodities and inconvenienced devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela. He also posted a video on X with people sharing their experiences and pointing out at the chaos. Yadav alleged that the officials are giving orders sitting in their rooms but are not coming down to the ground and that residents of Prayagraj have g

10 Feb 2025 2:21 pm
'Koi dikhaai nahi de raha': Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt over traffic jam, filth and chaos at Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh Mela, causing shortages of essential goods and hardship for devotees. He called the administration a failure and highlighted the lack of visible efforts by officials to manage the situation.

10 Feb 2025 12:43 pm
Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Raj Sangam station to remain closed from Feb 9 to 14

Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will be closed for passengers from February 9 to 14 due to the Maha Kumbh. Trains will continue to operate from nearby stations. Akhilesh Yadav criticized the UP government's management, citing severe traffic congestion leading to shortages of essential commodities.

10 Feb 2025 12:40 pm
SP chief Akhilesh flays Adityanath government over traffic chaos in Prayagraj

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government over the severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj, claiming it has led to a shortage of essential commodities and inconvenienced devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Hitting out at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Yadav said no responsible minister or person is seen controlling the situation in Prayagraj. The chief minister has proved to be a complete failure, along with this the deputy chief minister

10 Feb 2025 11:38 am
Akhilesh Flays Adityanath Government Over Traffic Chaos In Prayagraj

LUCKNOW, Feb 10: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for the severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj, claiming it has led to a shortage of essential commodities and inconvenienced devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Due to the traffic jam everywhere in Prayagraj, neither food grains, vegetables, spices are available nor medicines, petrol-diesel. Due to this, the condition of crores of hungry, thirsty, tired and exhausted devotees stuck in Pray

10 Feb 2025 10:25 am
Worlds biggest traffic jam: Massive traffic jam chokes roads to Maha Kumbh

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the handling of the situation, calling for emergency arrangements for stranded devotees

10 Feb 2025 9:51 am
Massive traffic on Kumbh route; Sangam station closed

A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees.

9 Feb 2025 11:09 pm
Defeat teaches a lot: Akhilesh Yadav after BJPs win in Delhi polls

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 9 (ANI): After BJPs win in the Delhi assembly polls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday stated that defeats are lessons, asserting that the INDIA bloc will gain more strength in the future. Akhilesh Yadav has campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in the Delhi assembly polls, but AAP suffered a massive setback, securing only 22 seatsa huge drop from its previous tally of 62 in 2020 polls, while the BJP won a historic mandate on Saturday

9 Feb 2025 9:20 pm
Akhilesh Yadav demands toll fee waiver for vehicles in U.P. during Maha Kumbh

Due to heavy rush of devotees, long traffic jams are being witnessed on roads leading to Prayagraj

9 Feb 2025 10:51 am
Milkipur bypoll: Big win for BJP, SP alleges foul play

LUCKNOW: BJP registers big win in Milkipur in Ayodhya district as BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan secures seat by a margin of more than 65,000 votes over SP's Ajit Prasad. The battle for the Milkipur seat had turned into a prestige battle between the Samajwadi Party and the BJP, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath personally supervising the elections. The BJP, by securing the Milkipur assembly segment, has succeeded in ending a hiatus of eight years. Paswan on Saturday expressed his gratitude to BJP, I thank M

8 Feb 2025 2:56 pm
Akhilesh Yadav's 403-Seat Challenge As BJP Wins Key Milkipur Election

As the BJP scored a big win in the Milkipur by-election in Uttar Pradesh, the main Opposition Samajwadi Party alleged misuse of election machinery

8 Feb 2025 2:16 pm
Breakdown of SP's arrogance: BJP leader as party leads in Milkipur bye-election

BJP candidate Chandrabhanu Paswan leads in the Milkipur bye-election with a significant vote margin, symbolizing a potential defeat for the Samajwadi Party. BJP MP Dinesh Sharma highlighted this as a breakdown of SP's arrogance. SP's Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of election malpractice, alleging fake voting and interference by BJP workers from neighboring districts.

8 Feb 2025 1:46 pm
Delhi Polls | Omar Abdullah Blames INDIA Bloc Infighting As BJP Takes Early Lead

SRINAGAR, Feb 8: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday appeared to blame Congress for chipping away Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) votes as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took an early lead in Delhi amid the continuing flagging of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). The constituents of the bloc including West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjees Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Akhilesh Yadavs Samajwadi Party backed the AAP in the Delhi polls and

8 Feb 2025 10:54 am
Protests on draft rules grow, UGC extends its deadline for feedback

NEW DELHI: Amidst political slugfest over the UGC draft regulations on the appointment of faculty and academic staff in universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday announced the extension till February 28 for receiving public feedback on the controversial draft regulation. A day after six non-BJP ruled states sought immediate withdrawal of the draft recruitment and promotion norms, INDIA-bloc parties escalated the issue, as the DMK organised a protest in the nat

7 Feb 2025 9:49 am
House adjourned as Congress leads Opposition charge against govt

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha witnessed adjournments and ruckus on Thursday as the Opposition demanded a discussion over the deportation of Indians illegally living in the US. As soon as the House convened at 11am, the Opposition members, led by the Congress, rushed to the well demanding an immediate discussion over the inhuman treatment meted out to the 104 Indians. The members refused to budge, though Speaker Om Birla said its a foreign policy matter. The issue is serious. It is a matter of foreign

7 Feb 2025 7:34 am
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav join DMK protest against UGC draft rules

The DMK called on Opposition parties to support its protest against the new UGC draft rules. Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of trying to enforce a singular vision of history, language, and tradition, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Centre for attempting to centralize power and undermine state governments.

7 Feb 2025 12:08 am
Akhilesh Yadav ask BJP leaders to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh for misdeeds in Milkipur by-polls

Akhilesh Yadav ask BJP leaders to take holy dip at Maha Kumbh for misdeeds in Milkipur by-polls

6 Feb 2025 6:48 pm
Whenever They Lose..: BJP Slams Akhilesh Yadav Over Dead Jibe At Poll Body

BJP on Thursday strongly criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks declaring Election Commission as dead and accused the Opposition of repeatedly attacking constitutional institutions whenever they face electoral defeat.

6 Feb 2025 4:57 pm
'Samajwadi Party presented funeral shroud for EC in Parliament', claims BJP's Sambit Patra

BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier accused the BJP of electoral misconduct, claiming voter intimidation and disruptions at polling stations in Ayodhya's Milkipur constituency.

6 Feb 2025 1:47 pm
Samajwadi Party Protests Election Commissions Bias Over Milkipur By-Poll

Akhilesh Yadav accuses the Election Commission of partiality and failure to ensure fair elections in Milkipur bypoll.

6 Feb 2025 1:41 pm
Attempt to push RSS agenda: Rahul Gandhi slams government at protest against UGC draft regulations

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged the UGC's draft regulations on the appointment of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges was an attempt to push the agenda of the RSS that aimed to achieve its idea of imposing one history, one tradition, one language on the country. Speaking at a protest against the draft University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations organised by the DMK here, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sang

6 Feb 2025 1:16 pm
'RSS wants to erase history': Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav at DMK student wing protest against UGC draft rules

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav participated in a protest against the UGC draft rules, accusing the RSS of eradicating diverse histories and imposing their own ideology. They criticized the National Education Policy and emphasized the need to resist central government's control over state educational systems.

6 Feb 2025 12:57 pm
Opposition slam government silence on deportation of Indians staying illegally in US

NEW DELHI: Several opposition MPs on Thursday slammed the government for the way Indians staying illegally in the United States were deported, questioning the treatment meted out to them. A US military aircraft carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, the first such batch of Indians deported by the Donald Trump government as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants. The deportees claimed their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and they were un

6 Feb 2025 12:50 pm
'Election Commission is dead, have to gift them white cloth': Akhilesh Yadav alleges electoral misconduct in Milkipur bypolls

Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of electoral misconduct in the Milkipur bypolls, alleging voter suppression and malpractice with police assistance. He criticized the Election Commission's inaction, while Ayodhya police and BJP dismissed the claims as false propaganda. The bypoll is a crucial contest for both parties, aiming to assert dominance in Ayodhya district.

6 Feb 2025 12:41 pm
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav Join Protest Against UGC Draft Rules

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav joined the protest against the UGC's draft regulations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

6 Feb 2025 12:27 pm
Rahul Gandhi to take part in protest against UGC in Delhi today

New Delhi: In a significant political pushback against the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft rules, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and various MPs from the DMK, will take part in a protest on Thursday in Delhi. The DMKs student wing will be protesting against the UGC draft rules at Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

6 Feb 2025 7:44 am
Milkipur bypoll: Presiding officers trying to meet 'fake voting target' for BJP, claims Akhilesh

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav shared an audio clip, claiming it shows that presiding officers in the Milkipur bypoll are trying to meet a arget of fake voting to help the ruling BJP. Yadav made the allegations in a post on X and attached what he said was the audio clip of a sting operation. He said elections overseen by the presiding officers should be cancelled immediately and should be suspended on the basis of prima facie audio evidence. The SP chief also called on the Electi

5 Feb 2025 4:45 pm
Milkipur bypoll: Akhilesh claims cops checking voters' IDs, seeks EC intervention

The Election Commission should immediately take cognisance of the pictures related to this news that Ayodhya police is checking the ID cards of voters in Milkipur, in which senior police officers are also involved, says Akhilesh Yadav

5 Feb 2025 12:13 pm
'Typical election speech, disconnected from people': Opposition reacts to PM Modi's remarks in Parliament

NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in the Lok Sabha with Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stating it seemed from his speech that he has lost his connect with people and their needs. Replying to the two-day discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address, Prime Minister Modi hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , saying those speaking of fighting the Indian state can appreciate neither the Constitution nor national unity as he

4 Feb 2025 8:48 pm
M Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav Wanted Bigger Tragedy At Maha Kumbh: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that they and some Sanatan-opposing elements wanted a larger disaster.

4 Feb 2025 8:22 pm
Akhilesh slams UP govt over Kumbh deaths

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP govt of hiding Maha Kumbh stampede deaths and demands action for mismanagement

4 Feb 2025 8:20 pm
BJP, SP set for crucial battle in bypoll in UP's Hindutva heartland

LUCKNOW: The stage is set for the Milkipur assembly seat bypoll in the Faizabad parliamentary segment, a crucial battle between the ruling BJP and the main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP). Polling in the reserved constituency, a part of the Hindutva heartland of Ayodhya, will be held on Wednesday with the results to be announced on February 8. Both Milikipur and Ayodhya assembly seats are part of the Faizabad LS constituency. The bypoll for the assembly seat was warranted after sitting Samajwadi

4 Feb 2025 5:36 pm
'Supari against Sanatan': UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Kharge, Akhilesh of 'taking payoffs' over Maha Kumbh stampede remarks

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of conspiring against Sanatan Dharma amid allegations of underreporting Maha Kumbh stampede casualties. Adityanath defends the government's actions while opposition demands transparency over the incident's death toll.

4 Feb 2025 5:23 pm
Gyan De Rahe Ho? Speaker's Banter With Akhilesh Yadav In Lok Sabha

Tensions within the INDIA Opposition bloc played out in Lok Sabha today as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP while distancing himself from the main Opposition Congress

4 Feb 2025 4:19 pm
Kumbh stampede 'not very big' incident, being 'exaggerated': BJP MP Hema Malini

NEW DELHI: The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a ig incident and is being exaggerated, BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. The stampede took place on January 29, the occasion of Mauni Amavasya , one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. According to official figures released by the Uttar Pradesh government, at least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. We had gone t

4 Feb 2025 4:05 pm
Kumbh stampede 'not very big' incident, being 'exaggerated', claims BJP MP Hema Malini

NEW DELHI: The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a ig incident and is being exaggerated, BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. The stampede took place on January 29, the occasion of Mauni Amavasya , one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. According to official figures released by the Uttar Pradesh government, at least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. We had gone t

4 Feb 2025 4:05 pm
Akhilesh attacks govt over Maha Kumbh stampede

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the government of hiding the real death toll numbers in the Maha Kumbh stampede and demanded that punitive action be taken against those officials, whom he claimed conspired and colluded to conceal the real figures. The stampede that broke out on Mauni Amavasya, one Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch

4 Feb 2025 3:33 pm
JCBs used to remove dead bodies: Akhilesh's big claim

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Indian government of hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Yadav demanded strict action against those involved in covering up the mis-management of the event and called for an all-party meeting to discuss the arrangements. He also criticized the government's handling of the stampede, claiming that they used JCB machines and tractor trollies to clear the bodies lying around after the inciden

4 Feb 2025 3:29 pm
Akhilesh Yadav demands all party meeting on Maha Kumbh stampede

NEW DELHI, Feb 4: Samajwadi Party National President and Kannauj MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday slammed the Central government over the stampede in Maha Kumbh in Pragyaraj and demanded an all party meeting to ascertain the root cause of the incident. Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the Presidents address in the Lok Sabha, Yadav said When the government is continuously giving the budget figures, it also should give the figures of those who died in [] The post Akhilesh Yadav d

4 Feb 2025 3:19 pm
'Engines colliding': Akhilesh Yadav's jibe at Uttar Pradesh government over Maha Kumbh stampede

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging fudging of casualty numbers. He called for an all-party meeting and demanded that disaster management be handed over to the Army. Yadav also questioned the government's handling of investments and accused them of administrative negligence in managing the Kumbh Mela.

4 Feb 2025 3:11 pm
Maha Kumbh stampede: Akhilesh Yadav says government hiding death toll; demands action against cover up

Akhilesh Yadav says the government claimed to organise digital Kumbh but was hiding the digits of the dead; claims JCBs and tractors were used to clear the bodies lying around after the stampede

4 Feb 2025 2:51 pm
Govt claims digital Kumbh, but hiding digits of dead: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav accused the government of hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh Mela. He demanded strict action against officials who tried to cover up the mismanagement. He also called for an all-party meeting to discuss arrangements and suggested handing over disaster management to the Army.

4 Feb 2025 2:32 pm
'Not a very big incident': BJP MP Hema Malini on Maha Kumbh stampede

BJP MP Hema Malini downplayed the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, as exaggerated despite criticism of mismanagement from opposition leaders. SP MP Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi have demanded accountability and accurate reporting of the tragedy's casualties.

4 Feb 2025 2:30 pm