Category: Politics

UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Slams Government Over Education Crisis, Announces Strengthening of Teachers’ Cell

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President and former minister Ajay Rai addressed a press conference at the state Congress headquarters , highlighting the deepening crisis in the state’s education system. He alleged that the entire system, from primary schools to higher education, has been engulfed by corruption under the Yogi Adityanath government. Rai pointed out the plight of teachers in unaided schools, who neither receive dignified salaries nor have job security. He accused the government of neglecting teachers across secondary schools, degree colleges, madrasas, and Sanskrit institutions, warning that…

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UP Congress Teachers’ Cell Holds One-Day Workshop in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee’s Teachers’ Cell organized a one-day “Teachers’ Representatives’ Chintan Workshop” at the state Congress headquarters today. The event was held under the chief guestship of AICC General Secretary and UP in-charge Avinash Pandey and presided over by UP Congress President Ajay Rai, former minister. Prominent participants included Prof. Pradeep Singh, State General Secretary of FUPUKTA, and Dr. Ravikant, Professor at Lucknow University. The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Amit Rai, Coordinator of the Teachers’ Cell, while Dr. Shravan Kumar Gupta served as co-coordinator. Addressing the…

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On Raksha Bandhan, Children Tie Rakhis to Sanjay Singh, Plead to Save Their School

Arijit Bose

Sultanpur – In a heart-touching scene on Raksha Bandhan, children of Sarai Naurang Primary School in Jayasinhpur Assembly constituency tied rakhis on the wrist of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, appealing to him to save their school from closure. The Uttar Pradesh government had recently shut down the institution, leaving dozens of children without nearby access to education. One young student, tying a rakhi on Singh’s wrist, made an emotional request: “Bade bhaiya, please save our school.” Moved by the children’s plea, Singh issued a…

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Congress Holds ‘Jai Hind Yatra’ in Lucknow on Eve of Kakori Martyrs’ Centenary

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the historic Kakori Train Action, Congress leaders and workers took out a ‘Jai Hind Yatra’ to mark Kranti Diwas. The march culminated at the Kakori Shaheed Smarak on Hardoi Road, where tributes were paid to the martyrs of India’s freedom struggle. The event was attended by Avinash Pande, All India Congress Committee General Secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge, as the chief guest, and chaired by Ajay Rai, President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. Among the prominent leaders present were Aradhana…

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Disrespectful Conduct in the House an Insult to Democracy: Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ Demands Action, Apology from Government

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – Congress Legislature Party leader in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’, has strongly condemned the “disrespectful language and behaviour” of the Leader of the House towards senior leader and Leader of Opposition, Mata Prasad Pandey, calling it “a matter that shames democracy.” Addressing the press at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislature Party office, Mishra said the incident occurred when Pandey sought to raise in the Assembly the issue of misbehaviour with him in Gorakhpur and requested an investigation. “Instead of listening to the Leader of Opposition, the Leader…

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Mayawati Calls for Grassroots Mobilisation and Unity Ahead of Uttarakhand Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has called upon party workers to engage actively at the grassroots level in Uttarakhand, emphasising the need to connect with local communities and understand their grievances caused by prolonged government neglect and apathy. Addressing a high-level review meeting, she underlined that a robust party committee structure is vital not only for electoral strategy but also for reaching the “troubled and distressed public” of Uttarakhand. Mayawati urged party cadres to instil confidence among the people that BSP will stand by them in difficult…

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Shri Om Prakash Rajbhar Calls for Active, Self-Reliant, and Transparent Gram Panchayats

Anil Jaiswal

Tree Plantation Is Not a Formality, But a Foundation of Rural Stability: Shri Om Prakash Rajbhar  Swachhta and Self-Reliance Will Define the New Identity of Gram Panchayats: Shri Rajbhar UP Panchayati Raj Minister Holds High-Level Review Meeting to Strengthen Rural Governance Lucknow; July   2025 Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister Shri Om Prakash Rajbhar Ji conducted an extensive review meeting, on Saturday, at the Directorate of Panchayati Raj, Lucknow, along with zonal and district-level officers of the department. The agenda included progress on departmental schemes, budget utilization, and ongoing developmental works. Highlighting…

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Iconic Political Partnerships That Shaped Indian Politics

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: There’s a saying that “pairs are made in heaven,” often in the context of marriages. But in the world of politics, successful pairs are forged not by fate but through shared vision, strategy, and an understanding of the political landscape. Indian political history is replete with such iconic duos whose partnership helped shape the country’s direction and destiny. From the ideological pairing of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru to the strategic powerhouse of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, these political partnerships have not only inspired their respective parties but…

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The Yatra Paradox: Big Crowds, Uncertain Victories

Arijit Bose

New Delhi / Patna: India, a land of diverse landscapes and even more diverse ideologies, has long been a stage for political theater. And what could be more theatrical, more evocative, than the ancient tradition of the padyatra – the foot march? In recent years, we’ve witnessed two such grand processions: Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraj Padyatra. Both, in their own ways, sought to connect with the masses, to forge a bond between leader and led. But beyond the immediate spectacle, what do these yatras…

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A Thaw in Thackeray Turf: Unity Whispers

Arijit Bose
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Mumbai: The political landscape of Maharashtra is witnessing a potentially seismic shift, as estranged cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray, leaders of the MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) respectively, have signaled a willingness to bury the hatchet for the greater good of the state. This unexpected overture, driven by a shared concern for Marathi language and Maharashtra’s interests, hints at a possible realignment that could reshape the state’s political dynamics. The immediate catalyst for this potential rapprochement is the MahaYuti government’s controversial proposal to mandate Hindi as a subject in…

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