'While one criticises country abroad, other...': Yogi draws similarities between Akhilesh and Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 7 months ago

'While one criticises country abroad, other...': Yogi draws similarities between Akhilesh and Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Yogi Adityanath drew a similarity between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Yogi said "while one criticises the country abroad, other one flays UP outside state" Akhilesh Yadav earlier recounted an anecdote of a student mistaking him for the Congress leader Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, on Tuesday drew a similarity between Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a day after Akhilesh recounted an anecdote of a student mistaking him for the Congress leader. During the discussion on the budget in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Yogi added that while one criticises the country abroad, the other speaks ill about Uttar Pradesh outside the state. "There is not much difference between them.while one criticises the country abroad, the other one flays UP outside the state," the chief minister said, drawing laughter from the treasury benches. Deploring the quality of education in Uttar Pradesh, Yadav had on Monday recounted the day he was confused with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a child during his visit to a school.

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‘They don’t want peace in society’: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over Sambhal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘They don’t want peace in society’: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over Sambhal violence

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the violence in Sambhal was a ‘conspiracy.’ Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. “Whatever happened in Sambhal and the reports coming from various places clearly suggest that these incidents are part of a large-scale strategy and conspiracy,” said the Lok …

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the violence in Sambhal. While Mr. Yadav accused the State government of orchestrating the “riot”, Mr. Gandhi said that the administration’s “insensitive action” without listening to all parties “vitiated” the situation. When people …

Breaking News: Ravneet Bittu Stands Firm On His Statement Against Rahul Gandhi, Watch Video | ABP News
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Breaking News: Ravneet Bittu Stands Firm On His Statement Against Rahul Gandhi, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu made a controversial statement against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as "the No. Bittu urged the country's agencies to monitor Gandhi, accusing him of dividing India by targeting religious communities. Bittu further claimed that Rahul Gandhi is "not truly Indian," asserting that Gandhi spends more time abroad and does not …

CM Yogi's Gyanvapi Vishwanath Statement Sparks Outrage, Watch Video | ABP News
4 months ago

CM Yogi's Gyanvapi Vishwanath Statement Sparks Outrage, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

On Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sparked controversy with his remarks during an event in Gorakhpur. In response to CM Yogi's statement, Shah Nawaz Alam, President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Minority Department, criticized the remarks as highly unfortunate. Alam suggested that CM Yogi's statement might be an attempt to interfere with the court proceedings, calling it a …

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Yogi Adityanath: Not offended by remarks made by someone on his way out
4 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Yogi Adityanath: Not offended by remarks made by someone on his way out

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in an apparent dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said he is not offended by remarks made by "someone on his way out". Criticising the law and order situation in the state, Mr. Yadav said the the BJP government has made it a habit of being rebuked by the courts. Anyway, …

'Can't be a Yogi if...': Akhilesh Yadav attacks Yogi Adityanath
5 months, 1 week ago

'Can't be a Yogi if...': Akhilesh Yadav attacks Yogi Adityanath

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday called the BJP's "thinking" about Muslims “undemocratic and unconstitutional”. Attacking Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav said a yogi can't be called a yogi "if he doesn't believe in the Constitution". Akhilesh Yadav was reacting to the UP government's action in the Ayodhya gang rape case, where the police have arrested …

Akhilesh Yadav's ‘unstable’ jab at Yogi Adityanath govt prompts Keshav Maurya's comeback
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav's ‘unstable’ jab at Yogi Adityanath govt prompts Keshav Maurya's comeback

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over reports of alleged infighting within its Uttar Pradesh unit. Samajwadi Party supremo and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday claimed that the BJP government in the state is unstable and fighting among themselves. Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and BJP …

Jaishankar jabs Rahul Gandhi over his 'not Hindus' remark: ‘This is now LoP…’
6 months, 1 week ago

Jaishankar jabs Rahul Gandhi over his 'not Hindus' remark: ‘This is now LoP…’

Hindustan Times  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday accused Rahul Gandhi of “attacking Hindus” after the Congress leader launched a no-holds-barred attack on the BJP in Lok Sabha. Taking a jibe at the ‘politics’ of the Congress party, Jaishankar also referred to Rahul Gandhi's old remarks on the Indian Army and his act of tearing ordinance in the Parliament. Read: RJD …

Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath, union minister question Rahul Gandhi's 'maturity' after Lok Sabha speech

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Rahul Gandhi's 'Hindu' remark, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called the Congress leader "immature". Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath "We thought that Rahul Gandhi would mature after becoming the Leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, said those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the …

Rahul lacks experience, not even worth a matchstick before Modi: MP CM Yadav
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul lacks experience, not even worth a matchstick before Modi: MP CM Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said former Congress president Rahul Gandhi lacks political experience and is not even worth a "matchstick" in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In an interview to PTI on Tuesday night, Yadav slammed Gandhi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad over their claims that the Modi government would be ousted after the ongoing Lok Sabha …

Akhilesh Yadav’s rallies draw big crowds; Stalin hits out at Modi
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav’s rallies draw big crowds; Stalin hits out at Modi

Hindustan Times  

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav’s rallies are drawing massive crowds. Shah seeks Patnaik’s retirement Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik, 77, to retire due to his “advanced age and health issues”, prompting Congress veteran P Chidambaram to take a swipe. If we form the government, we will …

Ex-Pak minister again praises Rahul Gandhi, BJP says he has 'big fan following'
8 months, 1 week ago

Ex-Pak minister again praises Rahul Gandhi, BJP says he has 'big fan following'

India Today  

Former Pakistan minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, this time, over his party's promise of conducting a wealth redistribution survey, if it was voted to power. On Saturday, Hussain, a former minister in then Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Cabinet, addressed Rahul Gandhi as 'Rahul sahib', and tweeted, "Rahul Gandhi like his great-grandfather Jawaharlal has …

From their home turf, Akhilesh, Shivpal assail Yogi
8 months, 1 week ago

From their home turf, Akhilesh, Shivpal assail Yogi

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav at Jaswant Nagar on Wednesday. AGRA: In their first joint meeting held in Jaswant Nagar, the assembly constituency of the Mainpuri Lok Sabha, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav, national general secretary of the party, criticised the BJP and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his …

'Friendship between 2 boys...': PM Narendra Modi slams Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav for appeasement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Friendship between 2 boys...': PM Narendra Modi slams Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav for appeasement

Hindustan Times  

Addressing an election rally in Agra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Rahul Gandhi-Akhilesh Yadav alliance in Uttar Pradesh of indulging in politics of appeasement. "Friendship between ‘two boys’ in UP is based on politics of appeasement," PM Narendra Modi said. PM Modi said the politics of appeasement took away the right of the honest people of the country. Everyone …

NDA-led BJP not going to cross 150-seat mark: Rahul Gandhi with Akhilesh Yadav by his side
8 months, 4 weeks ago

NDA-led BJP not going to cross 150-seat mark: Rahul Gandhi with Akhilesh Yadav by his side

India TV News  

With the campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections ending on Wednesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the NDA-led BJP is not going to cross 150-seat mark in the upcoming elections. When asked whether he will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi or Raebareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "This …

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad today to jointly campaign for Dolly Sharma
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav in Ghaziabad today to jointly campaign for Dolly Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, two leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc, will be in Ghaziabad on Wednesday to support Congress’s Ghaziabad candidate Dolly Sharma and also meet media persons there. The office bearers of Congress and SP said the impact of the two leaders coming together will be felt in seats …

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi not visiting Ram Temple fearing Islamic fundamentalists, says Kerala BJP president K. Surendran

The Hindu  

National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency K. Surendran has alleged that Congress leader and his opponent Rahul Gandhi has evaded from visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya fearing the Muslim fundamentalists. If Rahul’s secularism is not one-sided, he should have visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, siad Mr. Surendran, who is also the State president of …

MP CM says Rahul has no understanding of Hinduism, democracy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

MP CM says Rahul has no understanding of Hinduism, democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that “He has no understanding of either Hindu religion or democracy”. Yadav also questioned Mr Gandhi’s leadership, saying that “Congress leaders should ponder if Mr Gandhi, in his current state of mind, should be …

Akhilesh Yadav Joins Rahul Gandhi's Yatra Days After Finalising Seat-sharing Deal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav Joins Rahul Gandhi's Yatra Days After Finalising Seat-sharing Deal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a boost to the unity of the INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav joined the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Agra in Uttar Pradesh. All three addressed the crowd which had gathered in Agra as Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav joined hands to present a united front.Till now, RJD leader Tejashwi …

Akhilesh Yadav to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav to join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra

India TV News  

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: A day after the Congress and Samajwadi Party finalised the seat-sharing pact for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the party on Thursday said that its chief Akhilesh Yadav will join Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Agra on February 25. Akhilesh Yadav will join the yatra in Agra at 2 pm on …

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Launches 'Jan Vishwas Yatra', Trains Guns At CM Nitish And BJP In Rallies
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav Launches 'Jan Vishwas Yatra', Trains Guns At CM Nitish And BJP In Rallies

ABP News  

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav initiated the 'Jan Vishwas Yatra' on Tuesday, directing his criticism towards Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of leading the state "without any vision" and frequently changing alliance partners without valid reasons. Addressing consecutive rallies in Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, and Sheohar on the first day of the yatra, which is scheduled to conclude on March 1, …

Rahul’s Kedarnath visit admission of defeat: Yogi in MP
1 year, 2 months ago

Rahul’s Kedarnath visit admission of defeat: Yogi in MP

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a dig at top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his visit to the Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand at a time when election campaigns in five assembly polls were on and declared it as the Congress’s admission of defeat. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public meeting ahead of the upcoming Madhya …

BJP's mocks Akhilesh Yadav ‘future PM’ poster with ‘Mungeri Lal’ jibe
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP's mocks Akhilesh Yadav ‘future PM’ poster with ‘Mungeri Lal’ jibe

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday mocked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav after a poster proclaiming him as "future Prime Minister" surfaced outside the party's office in Lucknow, saying no person can be stopped from “daydreaming”. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav The poster comes amid a slugfest between INDIA alliance partners, SP and Congress over seat distribution in poll-bound Madhya …

Akhilesh becoming restless without power: U.P. deputy CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Akhilesh becoming restless without power: U.P. deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya directed sharp criticism at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday, accusing him of becoming “restless without power.” Akhilesh Yadav Maurya added, “Akhilesh Ji must also provide a clear explanation for his alliance with the Congress, the same party that his father, the late Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji, vehemently opposed throughout his life, …

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi dons Rajasthani outfit during rally after Lok Sabha speech| Pics Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan's Banswara district marked the beginning of the party's campaign for the state assembly poll.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Congress leader Rahul Gandhi exchanges greetings with Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot during a …

Wrestlers' protest politically motivated, says WFI chief, thanks Akhilesh Yadav for not siding with protesters
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' protest politically motivated, says WFI chief, thanks Akhilesh Yadav for not siding with protesters

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest: Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has been accused by several women wrestlers of sexual harassment and are demanding action against him, on Sunday said that there is a political motive behind this. The BJP leader also praised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for not associating himself with the ongoing protest. Embattled WFI chief …

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi conviction | Mahagathbandhan in Bihar stages protest over; JD(U) stays away

The Hindu  

Bihar’s ruling mahagathbandhan or grand alliance — barring the Janata Dal — staged a protest and march in the State Assembly premises and raised their voices inside the House on March 24 to protest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction by a Gujarat court in a defamation case and his subsequent disqualification from membership of the Lok Sabha. “The sheer rapidity …

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi present-day Mir Jafar of Indian politics; Congress adamant on 'no apology'
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP calls Rahul Gandhi present-day Mir Jafar of Indian politics; Congress adamant on 'no apology'

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi the "present-day Mir Jafar of Indian polity" and sought an apology from the Wayanad MP for his in the United Kingdom. Attacking the Congress leader, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that Rahul Gandhi wants to become 'nawab' in India for which he is seeking help from …

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP minister ‘praises’ Rahul Gandhi's London photo, says: 'Manna padega...'

Hindustan Times  

Amid an acrimonious exchange between the Congress and the BJP over Rahul Gandhi's statements in London, Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along commented on a post made by the official handle of the Congress. Rahul Gandhi's London photo received a thumbs up from BJP's Temjen Imma Along A day later, the minister in a humorous way clarified that he didn't mean …

BHARAT JODO YATRA | Brand Rahul Gandhi is ready. But does anti-Modism limit its appeal?
1 year, 11 months ago

BHARAT JODO YATRA | Brand Rahul Gandhi is ready. But does anti-Modism limit its appeal?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 09, 2023 10:35 IST It was snowing steadily when Rahul Gandhi stepped up to the podium in Srinagar’s Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium on January 30. Rahul Gandhi underlined the dire need for a compassionate leadership in times of division and hate—a theme central to the moribund Congress’ future plans for recovery that would also arrest the country’s rightward …

Huge undercurrent against BJP in country: Rahul Gandhi
2 years ago

Huge undercurrent against BJP in country: Rahul Gandhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was a huge undercurrent against the BJP across the country and urged the opposition to unite to present an alternative vision to the people. Rahul Gandhi said he considers the Bharatiya Janata Party as his "guru" as the BJP shows him a roadmap and teaches him "what should never be …

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Salman Khurshid compares Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, Congress as 'Bharat'
2 years ago

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Salman Khurshid compares Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, Congress as 'Bharat'

India TV News  

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Congress leader and former Union Minister Salman Khurshid has compared Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, Congress to 'Bharat', and likened party's Bharat Jodo Yatra to the epic Ramayana. BJP says Rahul Gandhi 'doing drama' BJP on Monday attacked the Congress and demanded an apology over unsavoury remarks made against former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by a …

Congress, BJP spar over Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Vajpayee’s memorial
2 years ago

Congress, BJP spar over Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Vajpayee’s memorial

The Hindu  

A war of words broke out between the Congress and the BJP over former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as part of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. “This morning, Rahul Gandhi, in keeping with the spirit of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, offered floral tributes at the Samadhis of Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru, …

'Rahul Gandhi speaks language of Pak, China': Nadda's jibe on LAC remark| Video
2 years ago

'Rahul Gandhi speaks language of Pak, China': Nadda's jibe on LAC remark| Video

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi has been accused of speaking the language of Pakistan and China by BJP chief JP Nadda in a video statement that came a day after the Congress leader's remark on the fresh clash between Indian and Chinese troops last week along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang. Apart from Nadda, various other BJP leaders - …

Yogi ‘pendulum’ remark, cutting Shivpal Yadav security prompts Akhilesh pushback
2 years, 1 month ago

Yogi ‘pendulum’ remark, cutting Shivpal Yadav security prompts Akhilesh pushback

Hindustan Times  

As Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh gears up to vote in the bypolls next week, a controversy has already erupted in the state over downgrading of Shivpal Yadav’s security. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister - who was in the Samajwadi Party stronghold on Monday - attacked Shivpal Yadav while campaigning in the Lok Sabha constituency; the seat was vacated following the …

Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party MLAs' mega march to UP Assembly | Pics
2 years, 3 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party MLAs' mega march to UP Assembly | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party MLAs' mega march to UP Assembly | Pics The Samajwadi Party's protest march Monday to Lucknow's Vidhan Bhavan - the heart of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly - was halted by police who cited a lack of permission. Samajwadi Party leader and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav sat in the middle of the road outisde his …

War of words between Cong, BJP as former tweets image of \'khaki shorts\' on fire
2 years, 4 months ago

War of words between Cong, BJP as former tweets image of \'khaki shorts\' on fire

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday tweeted an image of Khaki shorts on fire on Twitter with a caption "to free the country from shackles of hate and undo the damage done by BJP-RSS. Step by step, we will reach our goal.#BharatJodoYatra 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/MuoDZuCHJ2 — Congress September 12, 2022 The BJP lashed out at the Congress for its "promotion of …

Bihar: Lalu Yadav, Nitish Kumar call for Opposition unity; to meet Sonia Gandhi soon
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar: Lalu Yadav, Nitish Kumar call for Opposition unity; to meet Sonia Gandhi soon

India TV News  

Highlights The information was confirmed by Tejashwi Yadav in Patna Prashant Kishor had earlier said there is a need for a "credible face" and mass movement He had also opined that meeting leaders of various parties would not make much of a difference Bihar: With an aim to unite the entire Opposition to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party in the …

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Opposition leaders in Delhi: \'Bihar has shown the way\'
2 years, 5 months ago

Tejashwi meets Sonia, Opposition leaders in Delhi: \'Bihar has shown the way\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and several other Opposition leaders here and is learnt to have discussed developments in the state and the political situation prevailing across the country. Mr Yadav’s visit to Delhi, the first to the national capital after taking the oath of office, also holds significance as the Mahagathbandhan …

'Baseless allegations': UP Dy CM claims Akhilesh Yadav 'frustrated, dejected' after defeat in polls
2 years, 8 months ago

'Baseless allegations': UP Dy CM claims Akhilesh Yadav 'frustrated, dejected' after defeat in polls

Firstpost  

Earlier, Akhilesh has targeted the BJP government in UP over alleged rise in cases of atrocities against women and claimed that the National Commission for Women had served the ‘maximum notices’ to it Agra: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has become “frustrated and dejected” after the defeat in the recent assembly polls and hence is levelling baseless allegations against the …

Akhilesh Yadav sacks several SP members for opposing party during Ghazipur MLC election
2 years, 9 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav sacks several SP members for opposing party during Ghazipur MLC election

India TV News  

Highlights Former MLC Kailash Singh, former District Panchayat President Vijay Yadav were among those expelled Yadav on Tuesday held a meeting with leaders of Apna Dal, SBSP and RLD The meeting did not see Shivpal Yadav in attendance Samajwadi Party members, including former MLC Kailash Singh, former District Panchayat President of Ghazipur Vijay Yadav and others were expelled by party …

Akhilesh Yadav laces welcome speech for new UP assembly speaker with stinging remark on Yogi govt
2 years, 9 months ago

Akhilesh Yadav laces welcome speech for new UP assembly speaker with stinging remark on Yogi govt

India TV News  

Highlights BJP's Satish Mahana elected as Speaker of UP Assembly unopposed Though you have come from the right side, you have to take care of left too, Akhilesh said CM Yogi Adityanath too congratulated Mahana on being selected as Assembly Speaker The first day of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly saw some light-humour moments during the address of Leader of Opposition …

What happened when Yogi Adityanath met Akhilesh Yadav in UP assembly | WATCH
2 years, 9 months ago

What happened when Yogi Adityanath met Akhilesh Yadav in UP assembly | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights CM Yogi Adityanath met LoP Akhilesh Yadav in UP legislative assembly The occasion was the swearing-in of newly elected MLAs The oath taking of newly elected MLAs will take place on Monday and Tuesday Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday greeted Samajwadi Party chief and Leader of Opposition Akhilesh Yadav in the Legislative Assembly ahead of the …

Opinion | Emotional Yogi: Confident of Victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Opinion | Emotional Yogi: Confident of Victory

India TV News  

I was in Gorakhpur on Tuesday morning, where Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath replied to my questions during an hour-long India TV special show on the assembly elections. We will not allow criminals and mafia leaders to go scot-free.” On the issue of unemployment, Yogi said, “we tried to bring transparency in appointments to government jobs during the first …

PM Modi's Dig at Akhilesh Yadav in Unnao: CM Face Insecure About Seat, Had to Seek Father's Help
2 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi's Dig at Akhilesh Yadav in Unnao: CM Face Insecure About Seat, Had to Seek Father's Help

News 18  

Attacking Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the chief ministerial candidate was “insecure” about his seat and had to seek help from his father whom he had “humiliated” to capture the party. Prime Minister Modi targeted Akhilesh Yadav who was seen in a video purportedly pushing Mulayam Singh Yadav on the stage during a …

BJP should change its name to Bharatiya Jhagda Party, says Akhilesh Yadav in Karhal
2 years, 10 months ago

BJP should change its name to Bharatiya Jhagda Party, says Akhilesh Yadav in Karhal

India Today  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has mounted a scathing attack on the BJP and alleged that the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh spreads lies and causes friction and discord among communities. Akhilesh Yadav was joined by his father and SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav in Karhal, which has long been a Samajwadi Party bastion. READ | UP Polls: Akhilesh Yadav …

My Relationship With Muslims Same as Theirs With Me: Yogi Adityanath to News18 in Exclusive Interview
2 years, 11 months ago

My Relationship With Muslims Same as Theirs With Me: Yogi Adityanath to News18 in Exclusive Interview

News 18  

With less than a week to go for Uttar Pradesh elections 2022 to kick-off, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday filed his nomination from home turf Gorakhpur. In his first exclusive interview after filing the nomination, Yogi Adityanath told Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi that the BJP would retain power with 300-plus seats, irrespective of factors like Jayant Chaudhary’s alliance …

On dharna for 26 years, former UP teacher says will contest against Yogi, campaign against Akhilesh
2 years, 11 months ago

On dharna for 26 years, former UP teacher says will contest against Yogi, campaign against Akhilesh

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his challenger Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav have a common rival in the assembly election. A former Uttar Pradesh school teacher, Vijay Singh, told Indiatoday.in that he would contest against Yogi Adityanath from Gorakhpur Urban seat, and campaign against Akhilesh Yadav in Karhal assembly constituency. Vijay Singh is an anti-corruption activist, who has …

Right Word | Uttar Pradesh’s caste conundrum: Why political pundits are getting it wrong
2 years, 11 months ago

Right Word | Uttar Pradesh’s caste conundrum: Why political pundits are getting it wrong

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When it comes to elections in Uttar Pradesh, most political pundits and pollsters often get it wrong. They said in an article in the Indian Express titled ‘Explained: In Hindi heartland, upper castes dominate new Lok Sabha’, “We are responding to this question using data that a team of researchers from the Trivedi Center for Political Data and the CERI …

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