Lucknow: Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh visited displaced families from Akbarnagar currently residing in Basant Kunj and accused the Uttar Pradesh government of subjecting poor residents to injustice in the name of development. Addressing a public gathering at the LDA Colony on IIM Road, Sanjay Singh alleged that nearly 1,800 families displaced from Akbarnagar were shifted to Basant Kunj without adequate rehabilitation, employment opportunities, education, or healthcare facilities. He claimed that while the government had promised to provide equivalent land and proper compensation to those…
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From Poriborton to Pushback: The Collapse of a Narrative
Kolkata: After 15 years in power, Mamata Banerjee and her party, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), faced a decisive setback in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. What began in 2011 as a powerful wave of “Poriborton” (change) against the Left Front gradually transformed into voter fatigue. By 2026, this anti-incumbency sentiment had deepened, ultimately paving the way for a strong surge by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which capitalised on multiple fault lines within TMC’s governance. At the heart of the electoral shift was a growing perception of…
Read MoreTributes Paid on Death Anniversary of Chaudhary Ajit Singh in Lucknow
Lucknow: The death anniversary of former Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national president Chaudhary Ajit Singh was observed with reverence at the party’s Uttar Pradesh state headquarters in Lucknow. The event was organized under the leadership of State President Dr. Ramashish Rai. Party leaders, workers, and supporters gathered to pay floral tributes to the portrait of Chaudhary Ajit Singh and remembered his contributions to farmers and rural communities across the country. The programme was conducted by Rohit Agarwal. Senior leaders highlighted Ajit Singh’s lifelong commitment to the welfare…
Read MoreJanata Dal (United) Uttar Pradesh to Hold Key Organizational Meeting in Lucknow on May 7
Lucknow: Janata Dal (United) Uttar Pradesh has announced an important organizational meeting scheduled to be held on May 7, 2026, at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow. The meeting will begin at 11:00 AM at the party office located at 38-D, Major Banks Road, opposite Gate No. 6 of the Vidhan Sabha. According to an official statement, the meeting will be chaired by Uttar Pradesh State President Anoop Singh Patel. It will bring together all senior state office bearers, district presidents, heads of various party cells, and active members of…
Read MoreAkhilesh Yadav Alleges “Vote Theft Model” by BJP, Demands Transparency in Vote Counting Process
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that what he described as a “vote theft model” has “gripped democracy” in the country. Addressing a press conference at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav claimed that democracy is being undermined through what he called a “multi-layered system involving officials, contractors, and influential businessmen.” He alleged that a “democratic crime network” is operating to influence elections and deprive citizens of their rights. “Votes…
Read MoreAkhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP is Undermining Democracy, Calls for Strengthening PDA Unity
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of weakening democratic institutions out of “political arrogance” and promoting division in society for electoral gains. Addressing party workers at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said that the BJP does not believe in the Constitution or democracy and is using power to spread hatred and divide communities. “The BJP is working with an agenda to break society. It survives on…
Read MoreCongress Workers Celebrate Party Government Formation in Kerala at UPCC Office
Lucknow: A wave of celebration swept through the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) office in Lucknow on Thursday as party workers marked the formation of a Congress-led government in Kerala. The occasion was celebrated with enthusiasm, with a large gathering of party workers and office bearers exchanging sweets and congratulating each other on the victory. The celebrations reflected a festive atmosphere at the state Congress headquarters, where slogans of “Congress Party Zindabad,” “Rahul Gandhi Zindabad,” “Priyanka Gandhi Zindabad,” and other senior leaders echoed throughout the premises. Party workers expressed joy…
Read MoreSanjay Singh Raises Serious Concerns Over Post-Poll Violence in Bengal, Questions Role of Democratic Institutions
Lucknow/New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has raised strong concerns over the alleged post-election violence in West Bengal following the recent election results. He questioned the role of democratic institutions, the central government, and the Election Commission, alleging silence over incidents of political clashes and attacks. Singh said that while every winning party has the right to celebrate its victory, acts of violence, arson, and intimidation against political opponents cannot be justified in any democracy. “Winning elections gives the right to celebrate, but who has…
Read MorePuducherry Verdict 2026: Rangasamy’s NDA Secures Second Term in High-Stakes Triangular Contest
Puducherry | The 2026 Assembly election in the Union Territory of Puducherry delivered a decisive mandate in favour of continuity, with the ruling alliance led by N. Rangasamy returning to power for a second consecutive term. The counting of votes, which began at 8:00 am on May 4 across six designated centres, confirmed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), anchored by the All India NR Congress (AINRC) and supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had successfully retained control of the 30-member Assembly. The result came after a high-voltage campaign and…
Read MoreKerala 2026: UDF Storms Back to Power, Ends LDF’s Decade-Long Rule
Thiruvananthapuram | The 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election has delivered a decisive and politically significant verdict, bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to power after a decade in opposition. Held in a single phase on April 9, with results declared on May 4, the election marked the end of two consecutive terms of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. With a commanding majority in the 140-member Kerala Niyamasabha, the UDF’s victory reaffirms the state’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments, while also introducing new…
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