Category: Politics

UP Congress Pays Tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Death Anniversary

Arijit Bose

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…

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Congress May Explore Alliance With Muslim League for UP Assembly Elections 2027

Arijit Bose

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…

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Ajay Rai Criticises PM Modi Over Economic Appeal, Alleges Government Has “Ruined the Country”

Arijit Bose

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…

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State Assembly Results Signal a Changing Political Landscape Across India

Arijit Bose

Translated from an article first published on Ravivar Delhi New Delhi: The recently concluded Assembly elections across five Indian states and one Union Territory have triggered intense political debate and nationwide analysis, with the results widely being viewed as an indicator of changing political equations ahead of the 2029 General Elections. The elections, held in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry, witnessed participation from millions of voters and produced results that could significantly reshape the national political balance in the coming years. Political observers…

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Sanjay Singh Visits Basant Kunj, Raises Issues of Akbarnagar Displaced Families

Arijit Bose

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

Arijit Bose

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…

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Tributes Paid on Death Anniversary of Chaudhary Ajit Singh in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

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…

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Janata Dal (United) Uttar Pradesh to Hold Key Organizational Meeting in Lucknow on May 7

Arijit Bose

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…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges “Vote Theft Model” by BJP, Demands Transparency in Vote Counting Process

Arijit Bose

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…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP is Undermining Democracy, Calls for Strengthening PDA Unity

Arijit Bose

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…

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