Category: Politics

Political Leadership Debate Intensifies in Western Uttar Pradesh Ahead of 2027 Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Political discussions over representation and leadership among Muslim voters in western Uttar Pradesh have intensified ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with recent differences between Congress MP Imran Masood of Saharanpur and Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan of Kairana drawing attention to the evolving political equations in the region. The developments have also brought into focus broader questions concerning the respective roles of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress, particularly their organisational presence, regional leadership and possible seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the Assembly polls. Both parties contested the 2024…

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BSP Names Dayaram Rajbhar as Candidate for Jalalpur Seat Ahead of 2027 UP Elections

Arijit Bose

Ambedkar Nagar: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has intensified its preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by announcing Dayaram Rajbhar as its candidate from the Jalalpur constituency in Ambedkar Nagar district. The announcement was made on Friday during a party workers’ conference held at a private marriage hall in the Jalalpur tehsil area. BSP Uttar Pradesh president Vishwanath Pal, who attended the event as the chief guest, called upon party workers to strengthen the organisation and expand outreach at the grassroots level. Pal said the party was preparing…

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Congress Holds Statewide Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress organised protest marches and demonstrations across the state on Wednesday against what it described as alleged irregularities in the electoral process, including manipulation of voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The protests were held on the directions of the All India Congress Committee and following a call by Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai. Congress workers demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought a comprehensive and independent review of decisions taken during his tenure as well as changes made…

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AAP Alleges Mismanagement in UP Cow Shelters, Seeks Judicial Probe

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party Uttar Pradesh chief spokesperson Vanshraj Dubey has criticised the state government over the alleged poor condition of cow shelters and reported deaths of cattle, particularly following incidents in Budaun district. Addressing the issue, Dubey alleged that the government’s claims of cow protection were being undermined by administrative negligence and inadequate arrangements at shelters. He cited incidents at cow shelters in Abhigaon and Byaur in the Bisauli and Salarpur areas of Budaun, where, according to his claims, cattle were exposed to prolonged waterlogging and muddy conditions following…

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Can Mayawati Emerge as a Kingmaker Again in Uttar Pradesh?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections still some distance away, political parties have already begun preparing for the battle. The BJP, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party are working to strengthen their respective social and political equations. In this evolving landscape, BSP chief Mayawati’s recent political statements and increased activity have attracted renewed attention. Mayawati’s indication that the BSP intends to contest the next Assembly elections independently raises an important question: is the decision primarily aimed at preserving the party’s independent political identity, or does it form part…

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Rahul Gandhi’s Modi Mimicry Sparks Political Row Over Foreign Policy and China

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at a recent party event have triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the BJP and NDA allies criticising his manner of attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy. During his address, Gandhi appeared to imitate Modi while questioning the government’s approach to international diplomacy. He then walked towards Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit and hugged him, using the gesture to question whether embracing foreign leaders could be considered the measure of a country’s foreign policy. The…

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Former Sitapur MP’s Son Anand Verma Joins Congress

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Anand Verma, son of former Sitapur MP and MLA Babu Hargovind Verma, joined the Indian National Congress at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi on Friday, citing his support for the party’s policies and its campaign for social justice. Anand Verma, who has previously served as a block pramukh and has remained active in social work, belongs to the Kurmi community. His brother Anil Verma is the sitting MLA from Laharpur. His entry into the Congress marks a significant political development involving a prominent…

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JDU Holds Show of Strength in Meerut, Launches Preparations for 2027 Assembly Elections

Arijit Bose

Meerut: The Janata Dal United (JDU) stepped up its organisational activities in western Uttar Pradesh with a divisional conference and welcome-cum-felicitation ceremony held at Khandoli village in Meerut district, marking the party’s preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. JDU Uttar Pradesh in-charge and Bihar Cabinet Minister Shravan Kumar, along with state president Anoop Singh Patel, was accorded a warm welcome by party office-bearers and workers during the event. Youth state president Prashant Kumar Singh was also felicitated. The leaders were presented with angavastrams and bouquets, while party workers…

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Newly Appointed RLD Uttar Pradesh Office In-Charge Colonel Brahmpal Tomar Welcomed with Grandeur

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A grand felicitation ceremony was organised at the Uttar Pradesh headquarters of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) to welcome Colonel Brahmpal Tomar, state president of the party’s Ex-Servicemen Cell and newly appointed state office in-charge. The programme was held under the chairmanship of RLD Uttar Pradesh president Aishwarya Raj Singh. Party office-bearers and workers gave Colonel Tomar a warm welcome with drums and traditional fanfare. Workers greeted him with flower garlands and angavastram, expressing their support for his new responsibility. Before the ceremony, Colonel Tomar paid floral tribute at…

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RLD Steps Up Organisational Expansion Drive in Awadh and Purvanchal

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) has stepped up efforts to expand its organisational presence in Awadh and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with party president and Union Cabinet Minister Jayant Chaudhary calling for greater grassroots engagement and wider outreach among farmers, youth, teachers and other sections of society. A grand welcome and felicitation ceremony for Chaudhary was organised at the Mars Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow on Sunday. The event was hosted by RLD member, teacher leader and former MLC candidate B.K. Shukla. Senior RLD leaders, public representatives,…

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