Category: Politics

Lok Dal Slams Mandatory Farmer ID Rule, Calls It “Authoritarian Move Against Farmers”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lok Dal has strongly opposed the government’s decision to make Farmer ID mandatory from May 15, 2026, terming it an “authoritarian step” against the interests of farmers. Lok Dal President Sunil Singh alleged that the move is a new way of depriving farmers of their rightful benefits. He questioned whether farmers would now need official identity verification even to cultivate their own land. “Will farmers who fail to complete registration on time be denied access to fertilizers, seeds, and government welfare schemes?” Singh asked, calling the decision unjust and…

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Centre Committed to Holistic Development of Women: Ramdas Athawale in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment and National President of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), Ramdas Athawale, reiterated the Centre’s commitment to the comprehensive development of women while addressing key party events during his one-day visit to Lucknow. Athawale attended a ‘Mahila Karyakarta Sammelan’ (Women Workers’ Conference) held at Gandhi Bhawan Auditorium, Kesarbagh, and later participated as chief guest in an ‘Office Bearers’ Conference and Election Management Workshop’ at Visvesvaraya Hall. Addressing a large gathering of women at the Gandhi Bhawan auditorium, the minister emphasized that the…

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Mayawati’s Mission 2027: BSP Bets on Social Engineering and Booth-Level Strategy for Comeback

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/New Delhi: With early political stirrings around the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Mayawati has quietly set in motion a calculated strategy to revive the electoral fortunes of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). As rivals intensify their campaigns, the BSP chief is focusing on a blend of traditional social coalitions and modern, data-driven election management to position her party as a decisive force once again. While Akhilesh Yadav has already sounded the bugle for “Mission 2027” with his PDA plank and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming for…

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UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai Targets Centre Over Women’s Reservation Issue

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai addressed a press conference at the party’s state office in Lucknow , launching a sharp critique of the Central government over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill. The press briefing was attended by former MLA Louise Khurshid, Mita Gautam, Media Department Vice Chairman Manish Hindvi, and state spokesperson Shuchi Vishwas. Opening the interaction, Ajay Rai presented a video clip of Narendra Modi from 2023, where he was seen congratulating the opposition on the passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill, followed by…

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RLD Trade Cell Holds Key Meeting in Meerut, Announces New Organisational Appointments

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Meerut: A significant organisational meeting of the trade cell of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) was held at the Chamber of Commerce in Hanuman Chowk, Abu Lane, Meerut, focusing on traders’ concerns and strengthening the party’s outreach among the business community. The meeting was chaired by district president Aniket Bhardwaj and attended by senior party leaders, including national general secretary (organisation) Trilok Tyagi as the chief guest, and state president of the trade cell Rohit Agrawal as the special guest. Focus on Traders’ Issues The discussions centred on key challenges…

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Lok Dal Demands 50% Reservation for Women, Calls for Equal Representation Across Sectors

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Sunil Singh, National President of the Lok Dal, has articulated the party’s clear stance on women’s reservation, asserting that true empowerment can only be achieved when women receive representation proportional to their population. Highlighting that women constitute nearly half of the country’s population, Singh stated that limiting reservation to 33 percent is inadequate and does not reflect the principle of equitable participation. He emphasised that Lok Dal strongly advocates for 50 percent reservation for women, describing it as a necessary step toward ensuring genuine equality. Addressing the broader issue…

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BJP Signals New Political Chapter in Bihar as Samrat Choudhary Emerges as Key Leader

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Patna: A significant political shift appears to be unfolding in Bihar, with the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) indicating the beginning of a new chapter in the state’s politics. The party’s decision to project Samrat Choudhary as its legislative party leader, and likely Chief Ministerial face, marks a strategic departure from years of coalition-led governance. For decades, Bihar’s political landscape has revolved around caste equations, regional parties, and complex alliances. Leaders like Nitish Kumar and parties such as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have played dominant roles.…

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Mohsina Kidwai’s Demise Marks the End of an Era: Ajay Rai

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A condolence meeting was held at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee office in Lucknow to pay tributes to senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Mohsina Kidwai, whose passing has been described as the end of an era. On the occasion, Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai, along with senior party leaders and workers, offered floral tributes to the late leader and remembered her contributions to public life. After paying respects, Ajay Rai said that Mohsina Kidwai’s political and social journey was deeply inspiring. He highlighted that during…

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RPI(A) Strengthens Base in Uttar Pradesh, Vows to Champion Rights of the Marginalized

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Republican Party of India (A) has intensified its organizational expansion in Uttar Pradesh, asserting its commitment to becoming a strong voice for the deprived, oppressed, and marginalized sections of society. At a event held at the party’s state office in Kasmanda Apartments, Lucknow, new appointments were announced as part of the ongoing expansion drive. The initiative comes amid a steady influx of workers and supporters inspired by the leadership of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and the party’s state president Pawan Bhai Gupta. Commitment to Social Justice Addressing party…

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Congress in Uttar Pradesh: Can the Grand Old Party Reclaim Its Lost Ground?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh, with its decisive 80 Lok Sabha seats and 403 Vidhan Sabha constituencies, remains the ultimate political battleground in India. For the Indian National Congress, once the states dominant force in the decades following Independence, the struggle to regain relevance here is not just regional—it is central to its national revival. After years of steady decline, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections offered a flicker of hope. Riding on its alliance with the Samajwadi Party under the INDIA bloc, Congress improved its tally in Uttar Pradesh from one seat…

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