Category: Politics

Lucknow: Politics in Uttar Pradesh rarely moves in straight lines. It is a landscape shaped by caste equations, personal loyalties, regional power centres, and strategic alliances that often carry meanings far beyond official statements. Against this backdrop, the recent meeting between former MP Dhananjay Singh and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak has generated considerable political interest, particularly across eastern Uttar Pradesh, where local influence and social networks continue to play a decisive role in electoral outcomes. While no formal announcement emerged from the interaction, the optics of the…

New Delhi: As the Narendra Modi government completes 12 years in office, one name consistently stands out in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s remarkable political rise across India—Union Home Minister and former BJP National President Amit Shah. Often described as the BJP’s master strategist and political tactician, Shah has played a pivotal role in transforming the party from a force primarily concentrated in the Hindi-speaking heartland into a formidable pan-India political organization. Over the past decade, Shah’s organizational vision, electoral management skills, and relentless focus on grassroots expansion have helped the…

Lucknow: Union Defence Minister and Member of Parliament from Lucknow, Rajnath Singh, said that Lucknow has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade and has now established itself among the ranks of world-class cities. He made these remarks while addressing a Prabuddh Jan Samvad (Dialogue with Intellectuals) programme organized by West Mandal-2 of the West Assembly constituency. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, BJP Lucknow Metropolitan President Anand Dwivedi, intellectuals, senior citizens, social workers, traders, advocates, academicians, and BJP office-bearers. Interacting with the…

Lucknow: A crucial organisational review meeting of Apna Dal (S) was held on Tuesday at the Gandhi Bhavan Auditorium in Kaisarbagh under the leadership of the party’s National President and Union Minister, Anupriya Patel. The meeting focused on preparations for upcoming elections, organisational expansion, and strategies to strengthen the party structure down to the booth level. Despite the intense summer heat, the large turnout of party workers and office-bearers reflected the enthusiasm and organisational strength of the party. Addressing a packed auditorium, Anupriya Patel said that the organisation remains the…

Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, revered as a great ruler, visionary administrator, and champion of public welfare, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm at the Samajwadi Party district office on Sunday. The programme was organized under the guidance of Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and State President Shyam Lal Pal. The event was presided over by District President Arshad Hussain. Party leaders and workers paid floral tributes to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her remarkable contributions to society and…

Ajay Rai says Nehru laid the foundation of modern India and world-class institutions Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee observed the death anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Jawaharlal Nehru at the party headquarters in Lucknow. The programme was held under the chairmanship of UP Congress President Ajay Rai and included a seminar on the theme “Kal, Aaj Aur Kal” (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow), organised by the party’s Ideas Department under the coordination of its chairman H L Dusadh. The event began with Ajay Rai offering floral tributes…

Lucknow: Fresh political discussions have emerged in Uttar Pradesh after reports suggested that the Indian National Congress may consider a strategic alliance with the Indian Union Muslim League for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The speculation has gained momentum following the success of the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala, where the Muslim League continues to play a significant role in the coalition government. Political observers believe the Congress is reassessing its strategy to strengthen its outreach among Muslim voters, particularly in Muslim-dominated constituencies across Uttar Pradesh. Reports indicate…

Lucknow: UP Congress President Ajay Rai on Monday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a press conference held at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee office in Lucknow. The press conference was attended by former Legislative Council member Vivek Bansal and UP Congress vice-chairman Manish Hindvi, among other party leaders. Questions Raised Over PM’s Appeal on Fuel and Gold Consumption Addressing the media, Ajay Rai questioned the Prime Minister’s recent appeal asking citizens to avoid purchasing gold for a year and to conserve petrol and diesel. Rai asked whether the…