Keeping up with UP | SP out to counter BJP with their new temple town hero
9 months, 1 week ago

Keeping up with UP | SP out to counter BJP with their new temple town hero

Hindustan Times  

After the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on January 22, the Bhartiya Janata Party wanted to ride a ‘temple wave’ in the 2024 general elections. Throwing cold water on BJP's confidence and campaigning, the veteran Samajwadi Party candidate Awadhesh Prasad, a nine-time MLA, won the seat on the slogan of 'Na Mathura, Na Kashi, Abki Baar Awadhesh Pasi'. Notably, the BJP will corner the SP leadership on the issue of dynastic politics as the husband-wife couple, Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav, besides three family members were elected to the Lok Sabha. Mulayam Singh Yadav’s legacy This is the first time that SP has won 37 seats and emerged as the third-largest party in the Lok Sabha after the BJP and the Congress. So far, their highest tally has been 35 in the 2004 elections when the party had aimed to make the SP’s founder-president Mulayam Singh Yadav the PM.

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Amit Shah to make two-day visit to Bihar as part of BJP’s Assembly election push
3 days, 1 hour ago

Amit Shah to make two-day visit to Bihar as part of BJP’s Assembly election push

The Hindu  

With the Bihar Assembly elections due later this year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to make a two-day visit to the State on March 29 and 30 while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Madhubani on April 24. On March 26, Mr. Nadda met with top NDA leaders in a meeting hosted by BJP’s West Champaran …

Dalit Politics in Uttar Pradesh: How Mayawati’s Decline Triggered a Battle for SC Votes
6 days, 4 hours ago

Dalit Politics in Uttar Pradesh: How Mayawati’s Decline Triggered a Battle for SC Votes

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 24, 2025 17:52 IST - 9 MINS READ Dalit politics in Uttar Pradesh, the State that sends 80 MPs to the Lok Sabha, is at a crossroads. After a drastic drop in the BSP’s vote share in the last three Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections—from over 30 per cent in 2007 to just 9.3 …

Was always ready to lose power for Ram temple: UP CM in Ayodhya
1 week, 2 days ago

Was always ready to lose power for Ram temple: UP CM in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Describing Ayodhya as the base of Sanatan Dharma in India, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said there would have been no problem if he had to lose power for Ram Mandir. Stating that change has come in perspective about Uttar Pradesh, Yogi said: “A decade ago, people from the state used to hide their domicile and today …

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya changes 'Shringar Aarti' timings amid huge rush of devotees
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya changes 'Shringar Aarti' timings amid huge rush of devotees

India TV News  

Ram Mandir news: The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has changed the timing of the 'Shringar Aarti' due to the large influx of devotees arriving after visiting the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. This change means that Lord Ram's court will open earlier in the morning, allowing devotees who attend the 'Mangala Aarti' to also participate in the 'Shringar Aarti'. Worship will continue …

SP-BJP Battle Of Prestige Ends With Rare — But Massive — Saffron Win In Milkipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SP-BJP Battle Of Prestige Ends With Rare — But Massive — Saffron Win In Milkipur

ABP News  

The Samajwadi Party was in for a setback on Saturday as its candidate for the Milkipur assembly bypoll — Ajit Prasad, the son of former MLA and now-MP Awadhesh Prasad — lost to the BJP by a margin of nearly 57,000 votes. Part of the politically significant Ayodhya district, Milkipur was being keenly watched amid an intense battle of supremacy …

Milkipur bypoll: Will BJP win the only seat it lost in Ayodhya district in 2022? – Firstpost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Milkipur bypoll: Will BJP win the only seat it lost in Ayodhya district in 2022? – Firstpost

Firstpost  

It was a high-stake contest as BJP’s defeat from Faizabad delivered a symbolic blow to the party just months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya In the heart of India’s holy city of Ayodhya, the Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged victorious in a hot political contest against the Samajwadi Party. Significance of the seat …

Delhi Election Results 2025: Atishi vs Ramesh Bidhuri, Kalkaji Hot Seat Grows Political Tension | ABP News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election Results 2025: Atishi vs Ramesh Bidhuri, Kalkaji Hot Seat Grows Political Tension | ABP News

ABP News  

The clock has struck 8 AM, and the counting process has begun for the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. The last Delhi Assembly elections, held in 2020, saw the Aam Aadmi Party securing a thumping majority with 62 assembly seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party trailed in second place with 8 seats. Since then, Delhi has witnessed two more elections—the Municipal …

AAP, BJP, Congress candidates visit temples ahead of Delhi assembly results
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AAP, BJP, Congress candidates visit temples ahead of Delhi assembly results

Deccan Chronicle  

As the fate of key Delhi leaders is to set to be decided with counting for Delhi the Delhi assembly polls slated to begin in a while, key candidates of Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress turned to their religious sides by visiting temples and offering prayers.Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Greater Kailash seat, Saurabh …

Delhi Election 2025: BJP Candidate Pravesh Verma Offers Prayers Before Casting Vote
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: BJP Candidate Pravesh Verma Offers Prayers Before Casting Vote

ABP News  

Polling for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections is underway, with the Election Commission ensuring tight security and efficient management across thousands of polling booths. Given the cold weather, voting will conclude by 5 PM.Ahead of casting his vote, BJP candidate Pravesh Verma visited a temple to offer prayers, seeking blessings for success in the elections. The Delhi elections are witnessing …

Top BJP, AAP leaders turn to temples on eve of Delhi Assembly elections
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Top BJP, AAP leaders turn to temples on eve of Delhi Assembly elections

Firstpost  

Delhi goes to polls on February 5 and the results will be declared on February 8. The top leaders of AAP and BJP on Tuesday sought divine intervention for electoral success on the eve of Assembly polls in Delhi. While AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal visited the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place along with his wife and children and prayed for …

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals
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2 months ago

Defer Ayodhya visit by 15-20 days: Ram Temple Trust urges locals

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Tuesday urged devotees to postpone their visits to Ayodhya for 15-20 days due to an unprecedented surge of pilgrims, which has brought the city to a standstill. Trust secretary Champat Rai appealed as the number of devotees visiting the temple town surged to an unprecedented 50 lakh over the last two days. …

From the India Today archives (2024) | Ram Mandir to Ram Rajya?
2 months, 1 week ago

From the India Today archives (2024) | Ram Mandir to Ram Rajya?

India Today  

A single sentence from Narendra Modi’s address at the consecration ceremony of the Balak Ram idol at the brand-new Ram Mandir in Ayodhya summed up the epochal nature of the event. Though ancient, it has become a symbol of modern times—the Ram temple movement has become one of the major connecting points of our culture.” Apart from the Ram Mandir, …

PM Greets on Ram Lalla Anniversary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Greets on Ram Lalla Anniversary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted devotees on the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Prathistha’ of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya temple. In Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also visited the nearby Hanumangarhi Temple to offer prayers and received blessings from Nritya Gopal Das Ji Maharaj, President of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust. 'Ram hain toh rashtra …

Ram Mandir anniversary: Ayodhya city decked up for grand celebrations, CM Yogi performs rituals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram Mandir anniversary: Ayodhya city decked up for grand celebrations, CM Yogi performs rituals

India TV News  

Ayodhya is welcoming a large influx of devotees and dignitaries to celebrate the first anniversary of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple. Three-day festival begins today The Ram Temple Trust will organise a series of cultural and religious events in Ayodhya to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the temple. PM …

One year of Ram Lalla consecration: 110 VIPs, public invited for 3-day event
2 months, 3 weeks ago

One year of Ram Lalla consecration: 110 VIPs, public invited for 3-day event

India Today  

Ayodhya is preparing for the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple. The festivities will feature Ram Katha, cultural performances, and daily rituals, with a large pavilion and Yagnashala set up to accommodate thousands of attendees. Key Points: The first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram Temple …

In photos: As Ayodhya Ram Mandir's first anniversary approaches, construction at temple complex in full swing
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

In photos: As Ayodhya Ram Mandir's first anniversary approaches, construction at temple complex in full swing

India TV News  

Image Source : ShriRamTeerth/ X 1/8 Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ram temple from January 11 to January 13. Image Source : ShriRamTeerth/ X 2/8 According to sources in the temple Trust, expected deadlines have been fixed for the pending work, along with the dates …

Ayodhya: Over 2 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple on first day of 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ayodhya: Over 2 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple on first day of 2025

Live Mint  

As the new year began on Wednesday, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented rush of devotees to pay homage to the deity of Ram Lalla. According to local administration estimates, over two lakh devotees had already set up camps in Ayodhya on New Year Eve. “Today, on January 1, 2025, from 7:00 AM onwards, devotees have …

Ayodhya: Devotees throng Ram Janmabhoomi temple on first day of New Year 2025 | Video
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ayodhya: Devotees throng Ram Janmabhoomi temple on first day of New Year 2025 | Video

India TV News  

Ayodhya: Thousands of devotees gathered at the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday to participate in the first aarti of the year 2025. Devotees can stand in a total of fifteen queues, from the Ram Janmabhoomi Darshan Path to the entrance of the Ram Mandir. Earlier, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General of Police Ayodhya, assured that comprehensive …

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya/Mathura/Varanasi, As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh's iconic religious destinations Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura are experiencing an overwhelming influx of devotees. UP's religious hotspots packed with devotees for New Year celebrations With enhanced security measures and detailed crowd management plans in place, these holy cities are prepared to accommodate the huge number of pilgrims flocking to temples and sacred …

Year-ender 2024: From Rahul Gandhi’s role as LoP to Arvind Kejriwal’s jail time – top 10 political shake-ups
3 months ago

Year-ender 2024: From Rahul Gandhi’s role as LoP to Arvind Kejriwal’s jail time – top 10 political shake-ups

Live Mint  

Year-ender 2024: Half of the world’s population participated in elections in 2024, marking it as a pivotal year for democracy on a global scale. This year also saw crucial assembly elections, including in Maharashtra and Jammu and Kashmir, which shaped India's political landscape and are expected to influence the nation’s politics for years to come. 3- Rahul Gandhi becomes LoP …

Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh
3 months ago

Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow/Ayodhya, Authorities in Ayodhya are preparing for an influx of devotees during January and February, as many people visiting the Maha Kumbh-2025 in Prayagraj are also likely to come to the temple town to seek blessings of Ram Lalla. Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha Kumbh According to the Ayodhya Municipal …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Darshan timings extended for New Year 2025: Check details
3 months ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Darshan timings extended for New Year 2025: Check details

Live Mint  

As the new year approaches, the temple town of Ayodhya is bracing for a significant influx of devotees and tourists, marking the end of the first English calendar year since the grand consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22. With nearly all accommodations in Ayodhya and neighbouring Faizabad fully booked, the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has extended …

Ayodhya Ram temple's consecration anniversary to witness 3-day rituals from January 11| Full details
3 months, 1 week ago

Ayodhya Ram temple's consecration anniversary to witness 3-day rituals from January 11| Full details

Hindustan Times  

Three-day rituals beginning January 11 will be held at the Ayodhya Ram temple to mark the first anniversary of the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol. Newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhaya Ram Lalla will be anointed and a grand aarti performed at 12:20 pm on January 11 -- Paush Shukla Dwadashi, according to the Hindu calendar. Similarly, the anniversary …

‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’
3 months, 1 week ago

‘BJP topples govts’, says AAP's Sanjay Singh. JP Nadda replies ‘Time is not far…’

Hindustan Times  

A war of words erupted between Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and Union minister Jagat Prakash Nadda in the Rajya Sabha, after the former accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of toppling governments in opposition-ruled states. Hitting back at Singh, Nadda said,"Sanjay Singh has said that we toppled the governments. We are creating hat-trick with the blessings of the public …

BJP Announces Ram Temple Project in Bengal
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Announces Ram Temple Project in Bengal

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque, modelled after the Babri Masjid, at Beldanga in the same district. The BJP said the temple's construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration of the Ram …

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district
3 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal: BJP announces Ram temple project in Bengal, TMC proposes Babri Masjid-like mosque in same district

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal BJP's Murshidabad unit has announced plans to construct a Ram temple in Berhampore, days after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir proposed to set up a mosque modelled after the Babri Masjid at Beldanga in the same district. Ram temple in Ayodhya The BJP said the temple’s construction will begin on January 22, 2025, exactly one year after the inauguration …

Ayodhya Ram Temple to celebrate first anniversary of consecration ceremony on THIS date
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya Ram Temple to celebrate first anniversary of consecration ceremony on THIS date

Live Mint  

Ayodhya Ram Temple: As the year comes to a close, the time to celebrate the first anniversary of the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir comes near. The grand event will be held on January 11 next year, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra temple trust chief Champat Rai informed PTI. “The date for the celebrations is as per …

Ahead of 2025 Assembly elections, Bihar BJP raises Bangladeshi infiltration
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of 2025 Assembly elections, Bihar BJP raises Bangladeshi infiltration

The Hindu  

On the lines of Jharkhand, Bihar Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Nabin on Sunday raised the issue of Bangladeshi infiltration. Bangladeshi infiltration issue raised by the BJP in Jharkhand backfired and the party saw a humiliating defeat, winning less seats than the last Assembly elections in 2019. When the caste-survey was carried out in Bihar — the BJP …

Ayodhya: How did BJP suffer a shocking defeat in its stronghold? Decoding the biggest political upset
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya: How did BJP suffer a shocking defeat in its stronghold? Decoding the biggest political upset

India TV News  

It is not a hidden fact that one of the promises that brought the Bharatiya Janata Party to power was to build the Ram Temple at Lord Ram's birthplace in Ayodhya. The party's shock defeat came just four months after the consecration ceremony or 'prana pratishtha' of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya's grand Ram Temple. "Even Lord Ram would've …

No hope of SP coming to power till 2047: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya
4 months ago

No hope of SP coming to power till 2047: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party is not expected to come to power in Uttar Pradesh till 2047, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday, taking a dig at the opposition party chief Akhilesh Yadav over its dismal performance in the assembly bypolls. Referring to the Samajwadi Party's PDA formula, Maurya, in a post on X, said, "The SP's fake …

Keeping up with UP: Is politics in Uttar Pradesh turning bipolar?
4 months, 1 week ago

Keeping up with UP: Is politics in Uttar Pradesh turning bipolar?

Hindustan Times  

Elections in Uttar Pradesh are turning bipolar and are now fought between two coalitions led by the Bhartiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party, compelling smaller parties to ride piggyback on either of the two ideological combinations, which have vertically divided the state. Since 2014, a resurgent BJP and the unswerving SP have been on a growth trajectory, both in …

UP Assembly Bypolls Election Result 2024: Full list of winners constituency wise
4 months, 1 week ago

UP Assembly Bypolls Election Result 2024: Full list of winners constituency wise

India Today  

After facing a significant setback in the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP received a boost with victory from the recently held Assembly bypolls, providing positive news for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Election Commission’s updates on Saturday indicated the BJP and its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal have won seven out of the nine contested seats, while the …

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP sweeps UP bypolls, wins seven of nine seats; SP suffers setback in Dalit, Muslim-majority seats

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After facing a humiliating defeat in recent Lok Sabha polls, the ruling BJP managed to salvage its pride by sweeping the bypoll to nine assembly constituencies winning seven of them on Saturday. While Moradabad’s Kundarki, the stronghold of senior SP leader late Shafiqur Rehman Barq, is a Muslim-dominated seat, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar has a substantial chunk of Dalit …

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Religion, caste in BJP bid to unite Hindu vote base

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ideological fount, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, have stepped up efforts to strengthen their campaign to coalesce Hindu voters and prevent a split on caste lines in poll-bound Jharkhand and Maharashtra, people aware of the details said. A senior BJP leader said the campaign, which has seen terse messaging from party leaders including Prime Minister Narendra …

Ayodhya Ram temple completion delayed by three months, says construction panel chief
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya Ram temple completion delayed by three months, says construction panel chief

Hindustan Times  

The Ram temple in Ayodhya, initially scheduled for completion by June 2025, will likely be finished by September 2025, news agency PTI reported. An aerial view of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple during Deepotsav 2024 celebration on the eve of the Diwali festival, in Ayodhya. The temple faces a shortage of around 200 workers and the committee also plans to replace …

BJP and SP slug it out in Yogi Adityanath-ruled Uttar Pradesh, with results due on November 23
4 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP and SP slug it out in Yogi Adityanath-ruled Uttar Pradesh, with results due on November 23

The Hindu  

The upcoming State elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand are shaping up into a battle between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP). The outcome of these elections will be crucial as they determine the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh, a state that has witnessed a significant shift in recent elections. The BJP's focus on winning nine Assembly segments in Yogi …

High-Stakes Bypolls in Kerala: Congress, CPI, and BJP Battle for Wayanad and Other Assemblies
5 months ago

High-Stakes Bypolls in Kerala: Congress, CPI, and BJP Battle for Wayanad and Other Assemblies

The Hindu  

Kerala is set to witness simultaneous bypolls in three Assembly constituencies next month, with Congress, CPI(M), and BJP battling it out in Wayanad, Palakkad, and Chelakkara. Wayanad, a high-stakes seat, will see Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra make her electoral debut, facing stiff competition from the CPI's Sathyan Mokeri and the BJP's Navya Haridas. Palakkad and Chelakkara will see Congress's Rahul …

Mithun Chakraborty Claims Bengal Throne Will Be BJP's After 2026 Assembly Polls
5 months ago

Mithun Chakraborty Claims Bengal Throne Will Be BJP's After 2026 Assembly Polls

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. He called upon the BJP functionaries in the state to ensure one crore membership in the campaign that will last till November 30.

OBCs Gain Lion's Share in BJP's Caste Rainbow Against SP's PDA
5 months ago

OBCs Gain Lion's Share in BJP's Caste Rainbow Against SP's PDA

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a broad caste configuration for the Uttar Pradesh assembly bypolls to challenge the Samajwadi Party's (Pichda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak) formula. The BJP has fielded four OBC candidates, two Brahmins, and a Dalit and a Kshatriya candidate each. Four of the nine assembly seats going to bypolls were won by the SP, three by …

Encroachments strike jarring note at epicentre of temple politics as business grows in Ayodhya
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Encroachments strike jarring note at epicentre of temple politics as business grows in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Almost eight months after the Ram temple was inaugurated in Ayodhya spurring an increase in economic activity and three months after the BJP lost the prestigious Faizabad Lok Sabha seat to the Samajwadi Party, there is a sense of disquiet among traders in the pilgrim town over the issue of encroachments. In an instance of the Ayodhya administration paying quick …

It’s a battle for survival for INLD
6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s a battle for survival for INLD

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Haryana assembly elections seem to have become a battle of survival for former chief minister Om Prakash Chautala’s Indian National Lok Dal. INLD’s vote share in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls was reduced to 1.9% from 24.4% in 2014. The party’s vote share in the 2019 assembly polls was reduced to 2.5% compared to 24.2% in the 2014 …

BJP unlikely to spare seats for allies except RLD in upcoming UP bypolls
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP unlikely to spare seats for allies except RLD in upcoming UP bypolls

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: While the BJP's allies are building up pressure on the ruling party for seat sharing arrangements for the upcoming bypolls to 10 assembly seats, the BJP doesn’t seem to be in a mood to spare much except a seat or two for ally Jayant Chaudhury-led Rashtriya Lok Dal. After its poor showing in the recent Lok Sabha elections, the …

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls
7 months, 1 week ago

With 9 seats, BJP may bag major chunk in RS bypolls

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to bag nine of the twelve Rajya Sabha seats in the latest round of by-elections in which all candidates might win uncontested, barring any last-minute change. The two seats had fallen vacant after Union minister Sarbanand Sonowal won the Lok Sabha seat from Dibrugarh and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa won the seat from Kaziranga. Union …

Bypolls to 10 UP Assembly seats a litmus test for BJP
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bypolls to 10 UP Assembly seats a litmus test for BJP

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: After the setback in Lok Sabha elections, the BJP appears to have pulled out all the stops to secure victory in the forthcoming bypolls to 10 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats, which experts consider as a litmus test for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 state polls. Top five BJP leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath, have taken charge of …

BJP, Congress and their allies get ready for bypoll battle in Assam
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP, Congress and their allies get ready for bypoll battle in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Two months after the Lok Sabha polls, Assam’s political atmosphere continues to bubble with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and their allies and the Congress-led opposition front preparing for a set of bypolls. Five assembly seats in the northeastern state have fallen vacant following the Lok Sabha polls as two MLAs from the ruling BJP, one each from alliance partners …

Yogi Adityanath begins two-day visit to Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple | WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Yogi Adityanath begins two-day visit to Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram temple | WATCH

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday began his two-day visit to the holy city of Ayodhya, where he offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Before his visit to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, CM Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi Temple, another significant religious site in Ayodhya dedicated to Lord Hanuman. CM Yogi Adityanath, …

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation
8 months, 1 week ago

Bring 100 MLAs, form government: Akhilesh Yadav's 'monsoon offer' amid BJP rift speculation

New Indian Express  

While Yadav did not name anyone in his post, a senior SP leader said on the condition of anonymity that it was a message for those in the BJP who were dissatisfied with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and wanted to cross over. "The SP won 111 seats in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and if we get the support …

Unlikely victory that jolted BJP’s Hindutva push
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Unlikely victory that jolted BJP’s Hindutva push

Hindustan Times  

On May 15, bang in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stopped for a small rally in Mavai village. Prasad – a nine-time legislator, six-time state minister under three different chief ministers, and a founding member of the SP -- registered a comprehensive but shock victory against Singh in a seat that not …

We defeated Ram Janmabhoomi movement in Ayodhya, claims Rahul Gandhi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

We defeated Ram Janmabhoomi movement in Ayodhya, claims Rahul Gandhi

Op India  

On Saturday, Rahul Gandhi announced that the Congress and other parties in the I.N.D.I. Alliance has defeated the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, which culminated in the construction of the majestic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya were upset that no one from Ayodhya was invited to the inauguration of the Ram… pic.twitter.com/wslXqLiPyh — ANI July 6, 2024 Rahul Gandhi …

Samajwadi MP Awadesh Prasad says infrastructure in Ayodhya crumbling, blames BJP
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Samajwadi MP Awadesh Prasad says infrastructure in Ayodhya crumbling, blames BJP

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party lawmaker Awadhesh Prasad on Tuesday claimed the infrastructure in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh was “crumbling” and said he was “pained” to see the condition of the temple town that attracts several tourists from across the world. Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha, the MP from Faizabad alleged …

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