Elections 2026

Keshav Maurya Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Tenure in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, March 18: On the occasion of the Uttar Pradesh governments nine-year anniversary, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya addressed a gathering in Lucknow. He reflected on the years 2016 and 2017, recalling the decisive struggle against the chaotic governance of the Samajwadi Party. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership, the government had already formed ... Read more Keshav Maurya Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Tenure in Uttar Pradesh

18 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
Congresss Betrayal of Dalit Interests: Asim Arun Responds

Lucknow, March 17: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have demanded that the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, be awarded the Bharat Ratna. In response, Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun expressed his views during an interview with a news agency on Tuesday. He stated that Congress has consistently ... Read more Congresss Betrayal of Dalit Interests: Asim Arun Responds

17 Mar 2026 6:36 pm
Salman Khan meets Akhilesh Yadav in Mumbai, pic goes viral

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to his social media handle to share a photo from his meeting with superstar Salman Khan, which has gone viral

17 Mar 2026 10:18 am
DDCA Prez Jaitley Hands Pratika Rawal 51 Lakh Reward As SJFI's Golden Jubilee Convention Concludes

India Honorary Secretary General Virendra: The Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) National Convention concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, with Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley emphasising the importance of the relationship between sports administrators and journalists. The balance between cricket administration and journalistic reviews is very important. Whether it be criticism

16 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
Mandate Of People Is Clear: Akhilesh Yadav Predicts Respectable Defeat For BJP In West Bengal

The SP leader further criticised the government over the ongoing LPG crisis, saying the term LPG now stands for lapata gas.

16 Mar 2026 12:24 pm
SP backs Oppn move to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says Akhilesh

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said his party supports the demand to remove Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that he was indulging in dishonesty. Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Kumar. As many as 130 Lok Sabha members and 63 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

15 Mar 2026 9:06 am
'BJP betrayed Ladakh on statehood promise': Akhilesh Yadav after MHA revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention

Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention has been revoked. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned his initial jailing. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated its commitment to dialogue and peace in Ladakh. The government is engaging with stakeholders to address regional concerns. Protests have impacted the region's economy.

14 Mar 2026 6:30 pm
Akhilesh Yadav meets Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, vows to put an end to fake saints

Samajwadi Party chief said the responsibility of the LPG crisis in India is on the BJP government, both at the Centre and State in U.P.

13 Mar 2026 6:16 am
'Ab Shadi Niptengi Salad me?' Akhilesh Yadav shares video of people cooking on a wooden chulha amid LPG gas cylinder shortage

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav highlighted the widespread frustration over LPG cylinder shortages in North India with a satirical couplet. He alleged that the ruling BJP government's 'achhe din' have run empty, leading to long queues and black marketing of cooking gas, impacting even wedding preparations.

12 Mar 2026 12:25 pm
House should discuss Indias stance, citizens safety amid wartime conditions: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW, Mar 9: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that in view of the prevailing wartime conditions in the Middle East, Indias priority should be to deliberate on key issues related to national security, foreign policy and the safety of its citizens stranded abroad. In an X post, the Samajwadi Party chief said that when the Budget Session of Parliament went into recess, the issues before the country were different; the current circumstances demand urgent attention to matter

9 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
West Asia Conflict: Oppn MPs Stage Protest In Parliament Complex Demanding Full-Fledged Debate

New Delhi, Mar 9: Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament House complex on Monday, demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict and slamming the government for its silence on critical issues related to it. Earlier, opposition parties floor leaders met in Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Kharges chamber in Parliament House complex to deliberate on the strategy for the se

9 Mar 2026 12:28 pm
Rohit Pawar to meet Kejriwal, INDIA bloc leaders on Ajit Pawar plane crash

Pawar said he has sought appointments with Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss the matter and push for it to be raised in Parliament

6 Mar 2026 8:42 pm
UP: CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates Holi in Style - WATCH

Holi is being celebrated with vibrant enthusiasm across Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi Adityanath joined festivities in Gorakhpur, while Akhilesh Yadav marked the occasion in Saifai. Unique traditions were also seen in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Shahjahanpur.

4 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
Uttar Pradesh: Expelled SP MLAs deny return buzz

In February 2024, SP MLAs Manoj Kumar Pandey (Unchahar), Abhay Singh (Gosainganj) and Rakesh Pratap Singh (Gauriganj) cross-voted in favour of BJP candidates in the Rajya Sabha elections, helping the BJP secure an additional seat. After giving them time to reconsider, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav expelled the trio in June 2025.

28 Feb 2026 10:55 pm
'BJP supporters must be writhing in deep shame': Akhilesh Yadav after Kejriwal discharged in Delhi excise policy case

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav voiced strong support for former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Rouse Avenue Court discharged Kejriwal and others in the Delhi Excise Policy case, ruling there was no criminal intent and failing to substantiate conspiracy claims. Yadav also criticized the BJP and religious figures for alleged involvement.

27 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party over proposed PDA Day on Kanshi Rams birth anniversary

LUCKNOW, Feb 26: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party of indulging in political theatrics by proposing to observe PDA Day on the birth anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram and alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party has historically been opposed to Dalits, OBCs and the Bahujan community. SP chief Yadav coined the acronym PDA in June 2023, which stands for Pichhde (backward classes), Dalits and Alpsankhyak (minorities). In a post in Hindi on X, Mayawati []

26 Feb 2026 11:57 am
Notices to voters during SIR are BJPs votebandi after notebandi: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Feb 25 (PTI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that notices to voters were being issued on a large scale during the SIR and described the exercise as the BJPs votebandi (depriving one of voting right) after notebandi (demonetisation), alleging the ruling partys intent was wrong then and remains wrong now. Yadav, according to a party statement, alleged that earlier only Muslims were harassed for documents, but now Hindus too were receiving repeated notices during the

25 Feb 2026 4:38 pm
Corruption, misgovernance intensified in UP during BJP rule: Akhilesh Yadav

Mr. Yadav also accused the BJP of spreading hatred through social media by circulating fake videos and alleged that attempts were made in the past to incite communal tension for electoral gains

22 Feb 2026 7:02 pm
'We May Have Internal Rifts But...': Akhilesh Yadav Calls Congress Protest At AI Summit 'Shameful'

Youth Congress workers on Friday carried out a shirtless protest inside the venue, waving t-shirts with protest messages targeting 'compromised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

22 Feb 2026 9:00 am
Brings Shame: Akhilesh Yadav Slams Congress' Shirtless Protest At AI Summit

Youth Congress workers on Friday carried out a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

22 Feb 2026 8:16 am
Yogi Adityanath hits out at Akhilesh Yadav; urges learning RSS traditions amid political spat

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared disrespecting 'Vande Mataram' a national betrayal. He suggested Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attend RSS shakhas to learn discipline. Adityanath highlighted Uttar Pradesh's transformation since 2017, citing improved investment and economic growth. He also addressed comparisons between Tipu Sultan and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling Shivaji a national hero.

18 Feb 2026 11:01 am
CM Yogi Urges Akhilesh Yadav to Support Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, Confident of BJP Return in 2027

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks Akhilesh Yadav to back Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi, targets opposition leaders, and expresses confidence in BJPs double-engine government returning to power in 2027.

18 Feb 2026 10:14 am
SIR: UP CEO refutes SPs charges, says deletion under Form 7 a statutory process

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday rejected SP chief Akhilesh Yadavs allegations regarding large-scale irregularities in the SIR exercise, asserting that the use of Form 7 for deletion of names is a statutory and legally mandated process. Rinwa told reporters here that the entire exercise relating to preparation and revision of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra

18 Feb 2026 7:04 am
Watch: Akhilesh Yadav alleges targeted theft of PDA votes during SIR

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that names of SP supporters, particularly from PDA communities, are being selectively deleted.

16 Feb 2026 8:52 pm
Akhilesh alleges mass deletion of SP supporters names in SIR, seeks ECs intervention

LUCKNOW, Feb 16: Alleging large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday demanded action against those responsible and sought greater transparency in the process. Addressing a press conference at the party office here, Yadav said the SP would seek time from the Election Commission and submit a memorandum on Tuesday, urging it to clarify under which rules FIRs should be registered and action taken if a

16 Feb 2026 3:59 pm
Former UP Minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui Joins Samajwadi Party, Vows To Strengthen Organisation From Grassroots

Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh minister and ex-Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui on Sunday joined the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party in Lucknow, saying he respects the party chief immensely and will work to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots. I have old relations with Akhilesh Siddiqui, who was earlier associated with the Bahujan Samaj Party and later joined the Congress, formally joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of Akhilesh Yadav. He said he shared old ties with Yadav

15 Feb 2026 6:26 pm
Derogatory language against Shankaracharya is verbal violence: Akhilesh Yadav

Using highly derogatory language against Shankaracharya is both verbal violence and a sin. Along with the person who said this, those who thumped the tables in flattery will also be guilty, says Samajwadi Party cheif Akhilesh Yadav

14 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
U.P. budget 2026: BJPs farewell budget, lacks focus, says Opposition

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government has not been able to spend even 50% of the previous budget so far; Congress demands white paper on project and proposal implementation

12 Feb 2026 4:03 am
Akhilesh Yadav terms Indo-US trade deal 'one-sided'

Participating in the discussion on the budget in the Lok Sabha, Yadav termed the trade understanding one-sided and said it would open Indian markets to American agricultural products, severely impacting farmers. America se deal nahi, dheel (compromise)hui hai, he remarked.

10 Feb 2026 11:54 pm
Akhilesh Yadav slams India-US trade deal; says Make in India abandoned

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the new US-India trade deal. He claims India's market is being handed to America, undermining the 'Make in India' initiative. Yadav questions the government's priorities, highlighting imports of animal feed despite local research. He states this impacts backward classes and Dalits involved in dairy farming.

9 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Union Budget favours multinational companies, not India's poor: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Union Budget. He claims it benefits multinational companies instead of Indian citizens. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Tripura CM Manik Saha defend the budget. They emphasize its long-term vision for India's economy and development across sectors like health and infrastructure. The budget aims for future growth and welfare.

8 Feb 2026 5:54 pm
Agencies hired by govt selectively targeting booths where SP won elections: Akhilesh Yadav slams SIR

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the government of misusing the Special Intensive Revision exercise. He claims professional agencies are targeting booths where the Samajwadi Party previously won. Yadav alleges this exercise has already influenced election outcomes and similar attempts are being made in West Bengal.

8 Feb 2026 3:57 pm
The lamp must walk with care: Shashi Tharoors poetic defiance after a fractured leg from parliament fall and a helpful hand from Akhilesh Yadav

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is recovering from a confirmed fracture after a fall on the Parliament stairs, where he was assisted by Akhilesh Yadav. While Tharoor remains in good spirits and committed to his work, the family faces further news as his son Ishaan Tharoor was among 300 staff laid off during a major restructuring at The Washington Post.

5 Feb 2026 3:58 pm
Akhilesh says bid to delete minority votes; seeks intervention of SC

Lucknow, Feb 5: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged a conspiracy to delete names of voters in Uttar Pradesh by misusing Form 7 and urged the Supreme Court to take immediate cognisance of the issue, saying no other institution inspires confidence now. In a post on X, Yadav accused the BJP and its allies of behaving like criminals and claimed that booth level officers (BLOs) were being harassed, pressured and threatened to cut votes of the PDA (Pichhda, [] The post Akhiles

5 Feb 2026 12:09 pm
EC teaming up with BJP to delete PDA voters through Form-7: Akhilesh

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday, February 3, accused the Election Commission of India of teaming up with the BJP in Uttar Pradesh to delete the names of PDA voters from the electoral roll through Form-7. According to the Election Commission, Form-7 is filled out to get the name of a voter deleted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can al

3 Feb 2026 9:01 pm
BJP has many invisible friends, Budget 2026 designed for them: Akhilesh Yadav

Opposition leaders have voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2026-27. Akhilesh Yadav claims the budget favors invisible associates of the Bharatiya Janata Party. MPs from Kerala have labeled it an 'anti-Kerala Budget'. Vaiko of MDMK alleges discrimination against Tamil Nadu, particularly impacting its textile industry.

2 Feb 2026 12:46 pm
Akhilesh Yadav flags massive conspiracy in SIR, questions use of pre-printed form 7 in UP villages

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claims a conspiracy is underway to delete opposition voter names in Uttar Pradesh. He alleges selective targeting of PDA communities during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Yadav urges courts, the Election Commission, and journalists to investigate this alleged mega-scam. Notices are being sent to voters whose details do not match older records.

1 Feb 2026 10:59 am
BJP MLA confronts U.P. Minister over delayed water projects in Mahoba, video went viral

After the video of the incident went viral, the Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the BJP government, alleging that BJP ministers or MLAs are busy making money and grabbing land, with none of them are working for the public or for development needs.

31 Jan 2026 4:39 am
Decision significant to protect Sanatan values, says Giriraj as Supreme Court stays UGC equity rules

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to X and said, May no one be oppressed, nor injustice done to anyone, may no tyranny or excess be inflicted on anyone, nor unfairness to anyone.

29 Jan 2026 3:42 pm
BJPs arrogance broke tradition: Akhilesh after seer leaves Magh Mela

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav launched into a diatribe against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, January 28, accusing it of hurting Sanatan traditions after Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela in Prayagraj without taking a holy dip at the Sangam. The seer left the fair ground with a heavy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

28 Jan 2026 7:20 pm
BJP's arrogance broke tradition, it's extremely ominous: Akhilesh Yadav after seer leaves Magh Mela

Akhilesh Yadav strongly criticized the BJP. He accused the party of disrespecting Sanatan traditions. This happened after Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati left the Magh Mela. The seer departed without taking a holy dip at the Sangam. Yadav stated the BJP's arrogance caused this. He believes hurting saints leads to downfall. The incident has caused distress among the Sanatan community.

28 Jan 2026 3:54 pm
UP Assembly polls 2027: BJP, Samajwadi Party make early moves as political battle heats up

With the 2027 Assembly elections on the horizon, Uttar Pradesh politics is heating up like never before. The BJP is rolling out its playbook early, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National President Nitin Nabin making key visits to stir the pot. Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party is galvanizing support through strategic meetings.

27 Jan 2026 11:51 pm
Mamata forcefully taking on BJP at national level, says Akhilesh Yadav after meeting her

Mr. Yadav met Mamata Banerjee at the State Secretariat Nabanna amid a charged political atmosphere in the poll-bound State over the controversial SIR exercise, and lauded her for courage in countering the BJPs onslaughts

27 Jan 2026 6:31 pm
Only Didi Can Counter Onslaught Of BJP In India: Akhilesh After Meeting Mamata

We will extend full support to Mamata Banerjee in her fight to save democracy : Akhilesh Yadav

27 Jan 2026 4:08 pm
Akhilesh Yadav to meet Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata amid Bengal SIR row

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The meeting occurs during a Special Intensive Revision process and ahead of assembly polls. Yadav expressed confidence in Banerjee's success against the BJP in Bengal. Banerjee plans to take the SIR issue to New Delhi next week.

27 Jan 2026 1:09 pm
'No One Can Question': Samajwadi MLA Pitches Akhilesh Yadav For INDIA Bloc Leadership

The SP MLA said the party wants Akhilesh Yadav, its national president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, to lead the INDIA alliance.

25 Jan 2026 2:46 pm
Akhilesh Yadav flags irregularities in SIR, accuses Election Commission of bias

Akhilesh Yadav also questioned repeated extensions of the SIR timeline, saying they reflected a lack of preparedness

24 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
The Real Question Is...: Akhilesh Yadav On Noida Engineer's 'Party' Video

Amid the online chatter over a purported video of Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta hours before he drowned in a ditch, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said the question is not whether he was returning from a party, but why he could not be saved

22 Jan 2026 2:58 pm
Akhilesh links rising gold, silver prices to BJP's new economic concept of corruption

Akhilesh Yadav alleged the surge in the prices of precious metals had serious social consequences, leading to a rise in incidents of theft, burglary, robbery, and snatching in homes, neighbourhoods, shops and markets, and requiring additional security forces

20 Jan 2026 2:41 pm
Akhilesh links rising gold, silver prices to BJPs new economic concept of corruption

Lucknow, Jan 20: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday claimed that the sharp rise in gold and silver prices was due to the corrupt BJPs new economic concept of converting ill-gotten gains in the form of cash into precious metals. In a post in Hindi on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, unlike normal economic principles, rising prices of these metals were leading to higher demand rather than curbing it, and termed it solidification of corruption under [] The post Akhilesh

20 Jan 2026 1:19 pm
'Family destroyer': Akhilesh Yadav's brother Prateek calls wife Aparna 'bad soul'; to get divorced

Prateek Yadav, son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, announced his intention to divorce his wife, BJP leader Aparna Bisht Yadav, accusing her of destroying his family relationships and being self-centered. He plans to move court soon, citing his poor mental health and her alleged indifference.

19 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
Akhilesh Yadav's brother Prateek says he'll divorce his 'selfish' wife Aparna Yadav in Instagram post, claims 'she ruined his family ties'

Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, has said he will divorce his wife, Aparna Yadav in an explosive Instagram post. He posted a photo of Aparna and called her selfish and claimed she ruined his family ties. Aparna Yadav, who was initially with the SP, joined BJP in 2022.

19 Jan 2026 1:52 pm
Who Is Prateek Yadav? Akhilesh Yadavs Stepbrother At The Centre Of Wedding Row

Prateek Yadav married Aparna Bisht (now Aparna Yadav) in 2011, who began her political career with the Samajwadi Party (SP) and later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

19 Jan 2026 12:46 pm
Prateek Yadav-Aparna Yadav divorce: Akhilesh Yadav's brother announces split, calls his wife 'selfish'

Prateek Yadav, brother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, announced on Instagram that he plans to divorce BJP leader Aparna Yadav, making serious personal allegations. The post went viral, sparking debate over privacy, politics, and family disputes.

19 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
UP: 4.52 crore take holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya; probe seer's 'mistreatment', says Akhilesh

Over 4.52 crore devotees performed a holy dip at the Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the Magh Mela. The event saw a brief disruption when Jyotirpeeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati was stopped from proceeding to the Sangam, sparking a demand for a probe from Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.

18 Jan 2026 10:40 pm
Samajwadi Party to move Supreme Court on electoral transparency: Akhilesh

We are planning to move the Supreme Court to verify whether the voter list prepared by the Election Commission is valid or the list compiled by the State Election Commission is accurate, says Akhilesh Yadav

18 Jan 2026 10:23 am
Samajwadi Party slams U.P. government over demolition drive in Kashi's Dal Mandi area

The BJP, in its bid to favour its companions, is crushing every household and shopkeeper in Kashi's Dal Mandi. The public will not tolerate this oppression and injustice any longer, says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

16 Jan 2026 3:50 pm
UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP, claims Akhilesh

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday, January 10, alleged manipulation in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Uttar Pradesh electoral roll due to pressure from the ruling BJP and termed it a case of vote theft. The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh was published on January 6, with 12.55 crore voters Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

11 Jan 2026 6:42 pm
UP SIR manipulated due to pressure from BJP: Akhilesh Yadav

Yadav said the Election Commission (EC) conducted the SIR of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly voter list and the State Election Commission simultaneously conducted the exercise for panchayat elections. In both exercises, the work was done by the same booth-level officers, he said.

11 Jan 2026 6:14 pm
Akhilesh claims BJP leaders already knew how many voters will be removed form draft electoral rolls

LUCKNOW, Jan 10: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav today claimed that Uttar Pradesh BJP leaders knew how many voters would be removed from the SIR draft electoral roll even before it was published, and questioned the poll panels credibility. The draft electoral roll for Uttar Pradesh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was published on January 6. In it, 2.89 crore voters were excluded and 12.55 crore retained out of 15.44 crore listed earlier. He also alleged that about [] T

11 Jan 2026 5:00 am
Akhilesh questions ECIs credibility, asks how BJP knew about voter deletions in advance

Akhilesh Yadav said that he hopes that when such a large-scale exercise like the voter registration drive is being conducted, the genuine voters will have their names added to the voter list.

10 Jan 2026 6:05 pm
Parties in Uttar Pradesh gear up to enroll eligible voters amid deletion in draft rolls

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav calls for unity to save every single vote

8 Jan 2026 10:08 pm
Pakistani Calendar: BJP Slams SPs PDA Panchang For Skipping Ram Temple Construction Date

The PDA Panchang was released by Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav at the start of the new year.

6 Jan 2026 11:07 am
Yadavs are not Hindus: Samajwadi Leader's Comment Raises Eyebrows

Shivraj Singh Yadav, a leader of Samajwadi Party and a close aide of party chief Akhilesh Yadav, sparked a huge controversy with his remark that Yadavs are not Hindus.

5 Jan 2026 9:42 pm
'Conspiracy won't work': Akhilesh backs Mamata Banerjee for 2026 West Bengal polls; claims BJP will lose in UP as well

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, stating the BJP's conspiracy would fail. He also predicted the BJP's defeat in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, while criticizing UP CM Yogi Adityanath over voter list revisions.

1 Jan 2026 3:26 pm
UP BJP divided over Brahmin MLAs meeting in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh BJP appears to be a divided house over a recent meeting of the partys Brahmin MLAs and MLCs in Lucknow. While the newly appointed state unit chief, Pankaj Chaudhury, warned lawmakers against holding such caste-based meetingssaying they would be deemed acts of indiscipline in the futureDeputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and several other leaders maintained that there was nothing wrong with the gathering. On December 23, during the winter session of the Uttar Pra

29 Dec 2025 7:02 pm
Unnao rape case: Akhilesh urges court hearings in language people understand

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday called for linguistic inclusivity during court hearings after the Unnao rape survivor reportedly expressed concern that arguments of the case were held in English in the court. Yadav made the remarks in a post on X in connection with the Unnao rape case involving former BJP MLA Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our ch

25 Dec 2025 5:15 pm
Uttar Pradesh Govt recruitments: Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of denying OBC reservation

BJP is denying one-third of the Constitutionally mandated 27% reservation for OBCs and showing its real anti-Constitution, anti-reservation face, says Akhilesh Yadav

24 Dec 2025 3:11 pm
Yogi calls Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi '2 characters'; SP chief says swipe aimed at Delhi

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath labeled Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi as 'Do Namune' who flee the country during national crises. He alleged potential Samajwadi Party links in the codeine-based cough syrup case, a claim met with a sharp retort from Yadav, who accused the BJP of publicizing internal party disputes.

23 Dec 2025 12:43 am
CPI-M slams Congress for attending tea party with PM Modi after contentious Parliamentary sessions

NEW DELHI: Slamming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for attending a tea party hosted by the BJP government after the conclusion of the Winter Session of Parliament, INDIA bloc ally CPI(M) on Monday said the move sent a wrong message at a time when the Centre had bulldozed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Speaking to reporters in the national capital, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said the optics of Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi

22 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
School assembly news headlines for December 23: Top national, international business & sports updates

Political sparring intensifies with a jibe at Akhilesh Yadav, while a former Trinamool leader criticizes Mamata Banerjee. International news includes NASA's diamond-planet discovery and a former child star's homelessness. Sports headlines feature Usman Khawaja's family facing abuse, and business news highlights soaring gold prices and Thailand's popularity as an Indian holiday spot.

22 Dec 2025 10:44 pm
Akhilesh Yadav hits back at Yogi Adityanaths two namoone remark, cites BJP internal discord

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav countered CM Yogi Adityanath's 'two namoone' jibe, interpreting it as an admission of internal BJP discord. Adityanath had targeted unnamed leaders in Delhi and Lucknow, implying they flee discussions. Yadav urged the BJP to resolve internal conflicts privately, not publicly.

22 Dec 2025 5:23 pm
Yogis do namune jibe backfires as Akhilesh calls remark a BJP self-goal

Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sought to turn Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanaths do namune jibe into a political gotcha moment, claiming the remark was a self-goal that amounted to an open admission of an alleged rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party, particularly between its Delhi and Lucknow power centres. The sharp exchange unfolded amid a political slugfest over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup, with Adityanath taking potshots at opposition

22 Dec 2025 4:20 pm
Yogi jibes at Rahul, Akhilesh, says two namoone flee the country during crisis

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday, without taking names, took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, saying there are two namoone who flee the country whenever a serious matter comes up in the nation. He made these remarks while replying to SPs allegations over Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

22 Dec 2025 4:12 pm
Two namoone who flee when serious matter comes up, says Yogi Adityanath; Akhilesh Yadav hits back

The Uttar Pradesh CM made these remarks while replying to SPs allegations over the illegal trade of codeine cough syrup during the second day of the Vidhan Sabhas winter session

22 Dec 2025 3:19 pm
'Do namoone' who flee when serious matter comes up, says Yogi Adityanath; Akhilesh Yadav hits back

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath targeted Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, calling them individuals who leave the country during national issues. Adityanath linked Samajwadi Party office-bearers to an illegal codeine cough syrup trade. Akhilesh Yadav responded by calling Adityanath's remarks an admission of internal BJP conflict between Delhi and Lucknow.

22 Dec 2025 2:47 pm
Yogi Adityanath's 2 Namoone Jab, Akhilesh Yadav's BJP Infighting Twist

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's do namoone jibe, apparently aimed at opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, has drawn a sharp response from Yadav, who has twisted the Chief Minister's post

22 Dec 2025 1:42 pm
Save Aravallis to stop Delhi from becoming world's pollution capital: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav, head of the Samajwadi Party, has taken a stand for the Aravalli mountain range, calling it crucial for the ecological integrity of the Delhi-NCR region. He warns that if we do not protect these mountains, we risk turning Delhi into the dirtiest city on the planet, making it nearly impossible to host future international gatherings.

21 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
U.P. ministers flay Akhilesh Yadav over photographs with cough syrup case accused

Minister of Fisheries Sanjay Nishad said the BJP government was following a zero-tolerance policy against illegal narcotics, organised drug mafias and unlawful medicine trade, but the opposition's conduct in the matter was deeply troubling

21 Dec 2025 7:47 am
Political clash over thousands-Cr Codeine racket: Yogi vs Akhilesh in a poetic battle

Sanjay Saxena, Lucknow The politics of Uttar Pradesh has once again entered a phase of sharp statements and mutual accusations. Just ahead of the assemblys winter session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav have come face-to-face over the illegal trafficking of cough syrup containing codeine phosphate. The issue has escalated [] The post Political clash over thousands-Cr Codeine racket: Yogi vs Akhilesh in a poetic battle appeared first on Northlines .

19 Dec 2025 10:03 pm
UP DGP seeks explanation from Bahraich SP over offering guard of honour to religious preacher

LUCKNOW: UP DGP Rajeev Krishna has sought an explanation from a district superintendent after a video showing police recruits giving a ceremonial guard of honour to a religious preacher in Bahraich sparked a major political controversy and allegations of a constitutional breach. Taking to X, the UP police posted: It has been clarified that the police parade ground must be used strictly in accordance with prescribed norms, solely for police training, discipline, and official ceremonies. In view o

19 Dec 2025 6:51 pm
CM Yogi alleges SP leaders have links to cough syrup racket culprits

LUCKNOW: The winter session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature began on Friday amid sharp political exchanges over the ongoing codeine cough syrup racket, with tensions between the state government and opposition marking the proceedings. Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs attended the four-day session wearing symbols highlighting the issue, while Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the opposition of having links to the culprits involved in the racket. At around 11:30 am, the CM spoke to the media outsid

19 Dec 2025 6:38 pm
Codeine cough syrup scam started in UP, govt shielding culprits: Akhilesh

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that a massive scam involving the illegal supply of codeine-based cough syrups running into thousands of crores originated in Uttar Pradesh and accused the BJP government of shielding those involved. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here after a meeting of the Samajwadi Party Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tele

18 Dec 2025 7:09 pm
IND vs SA T20 match in Lucknow cancelled due to Delhi smog: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday raised concerns over air pollution in Lucknow after a cricket match between South Africa and India was called off due to smog in the state capital. In a post on social media platform X, Yadav claimed that pollution from Delhi had reached Lucknow, saying the issue was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

18 Dec 2025 7:42 am
Opposition to stage walkout during passage of VB-G RAM G Bill in Lok Sabha

After days of protests, the Opposition MPs on Wednesday decided not to cooperate during the passage of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 (VBG Ram G Bill) in the Lok Sabha. According to sources, the Opposition MPs will stage a walkout during the passage of the Bill. The decision was taken at a meeting of the INDIA blocs floor leaders on Wednesday. All constituent parties of the INDIA alliance, except Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) was pres

17 Dec 2025 3:23 pm
Opposition pushback over nuclear, VB-G RAM G Bills; INDIA bloc meeting ahead of Parliament session

NEW DELHI: The Opposition INDIA bloc has mounted a strong pushback as the government moves to push through two controversial Bills in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the SHANTI Bill, aimed at opening the nuclear sector to private players, and the VB-G RAM G Bill to replace the MGNREGA law governing the rural employment scheme. With both Bills listed for passage in the Lok Sabhas List of Business on Wednesday, the INDIA blocs floor leaders are set to meet ahead of the session at the office of the Lea

17 Dec 2025 9:36 am
Opposition MPs protest against VB-G RAM G bill on rural employment, term it insult to Bapu

New Delhi, Dec 16: Several opposition MPs protested in the Parliament House complex on Tuesday over the VB-G RAM G Bill that has become a new flashpoint with the government, as they accused the BJP-led NDA dispensation of insulting Mahatma Gandhi and demanded the withdrawal of the proposed legislation. Soon after the government introduced the bill in Lok Sabha seeking to replace MGNREGA, Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, DMKs TR Baalu, RSPs N K Premchandran, a

16 Dec 2025 4:07 pm
Insult to Bapu: Opposition MPs Protest Against VB- G RAM G Bill

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's TR Baalu, RSP's N K Premchandran, among others, held the protest at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the complex

16 Dec 2025 2:15 pm
Insider track: PMs engagement style

PMs engagement style Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent dinner for NDA MPs at his former official residence offered a few telling moments about his approach to engagement. One scene that set tongues wagging featured the Prime Minister walking alongside a Cabinet minister, his hand briefly resting on the ministers shoulder. Such gestures from Modi are rare, which is why they rarely go unnoticed. A cautious NDA MP said it hinted at a level of comfort or trust, adding that the ministers visible r

15 Dec 2025 7:47 am
Akhilesh says SP continues to be part of INDIA bloc

HYDERABAD: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his party continues to be part of the INDIA bloc. His statement assumes significance as Uttar Pradesh is set to go to the Assembly polls in less than two years. He was speaking to the media after attending the VISION INDIA: Plan, Develop & Ascent summit here in the city. He underlined the need to anchor artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the constitutional values of equality and social justice, arguing that te

14 Dec 2025 8:03 am
Akhilesh Yadav vows to unite INDIA bloc, reaffirms SPCongress alliance

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday affirmed that his partys ties with the Congress will continue despite the blocs defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls and will make efforts to bring all alliance partners together. Addressing a press conference here, the SP chief alleged that the BJP wants to delete votes through a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

13 Dec 2025 7:50 pm