Tag: Akhilesh Yadav

WHEN THE WATCHDOG FORGETS ITS DUTY

Arijit Bose

By Arvind Singh Bisht The nationwide students’ agitation over the NEET paper leak will be remembered for exposing more than the vulnerabilities of India’s examination system. It also exposed a deeper crisis—the changing role of sections of the mainstream and social media in a democracy. The issue before the nation was simple. Had the integrity of a national examination, on which the future of lakhs of students depended, been compromised? Yet, instead of pursuing this fundamental question, sections of the media chose another path. The debate gradually shifted from the…

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Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav Hold Closed-Door Talks as Focus Shifts to UP 2027

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: A closed-door meeting between Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi during the Monsoon Session of Parliament has sparked fresh political speculation over the future of the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The hour-long meeting, held in Rahul Gandhi’s office in Parliament, was officially described as a routine interaction. However, its timing and the presence of senior opposition leaders have led to widespread discussion about the alliance’s long-term electoral strategy. When asked…

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SP Holds ‘Jan Akrosh Padyatra’ in Gonda, Submits 22-Point Memorandum to District Administration

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Thousands of Samajwadi Party (SP) workers, led by party leader Suraj Singh, staged a “Jan Akrosh Padyatra” (Public Outrage March) in Gonda on Monday, demanding action on a range of public issues and submitting a 22-point memorandum to District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan. Organised following directions from the party’s central leadership, the march began near Kotwali Nagar, where party workers gathered before setting off from a private hotel. Carrying the national tricolour and Samajwadi Party flags, participants marched through the city accompanied by music and raised slogans against the state…

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Samajwadi Party has an inherent hostility towards saffron attire: Chief Minister Yogi

Arijit Bose

CM Yogi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 111 development projects worth ₹682 crore in Mainpuri Kanwar Yatra will be celebrated with full enthusiasm; Janmashtami festivities to be held across Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Ab Curfew Na Danga, UP Mai Sab Changa; there is no shortage of funds for development: CM Yogi Every national challenge now finds a solution in Uttar Pradesh; no one questions UP’s capabilities anymore Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The Samajwadi Party (SP) had claimed that allowing devotees to participate in the Kanwar…

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Akhilesh Yadav Plans Statewide ‘Samajwadi PDA Rath Yatra’ Ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav is preparing to launch a statewide ‘Samajwadi PDA Rath Yatra’ as part of the party’s campaign for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the yatra likely to begin in the first week of September. According to party sources and political discussions, the SP leadership is considering inaugurating the campaign from a major Hindu religious city, with Ayodhya, Mathura, and Varanasi emerging as possible starting points. While the party has not officially confirmed the venue, the proposal is reportedly under deliberation. The planned…

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Samajwadi Party Intensifies Protest Over Rampur’s Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Demolition Notices

Arijit Bose

Rampur: Political tensions escalated in Rampur on Friday as the Samajwadi Party (SP) stepped up its campaign against proposed demolition action at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, alleging that the move threatens students’ future and undermines educational institutions. The controversy follows demolition notices reportedly issued by the Rampur Development Authority for 38 of the university’s 40 buildings, directing action within 15 days. The notices have triggered an indefinite student protest on the university campus, with the agitation entering its sixth day. Acting on the instructions of SP president Akhilesh Yadav, the…

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Akhilesh Yadav Targets UP Government, Says “State Needs IITs, Not SITs”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government, alleging that it poses a threat to democratic institutions and has failed on governance, law and order, employment, and farmers’ welfare. Addressing party leaders and workers at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav claimed that the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election would be crucial for safeguarding democracy. He urged party workers to remain vigilant at the booth level, closely monitor electoral rolls, and maintain courteous conduct while engaging…

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New Dalit Politics Rivalry brews in Hindi Heartland

Arijit Bose

Mayawati and Chandrashekhar Azad Signal New Contest for Leadership in Uttar Pradesh’s Dalit Politics Lucknow: A renewed debate over the future of Dalit leadership has emerged in Uttar Pradesh following contrasting responses by Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati and Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) president and MP Chandrashekhar Azad to the alleged murder of Dalit student Lalita Gautam in Meerut. Political observers view the exchange as an early indication of a broader contest for influence within Dalit politics ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Without naming Chandrashekhar…

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Shah-Yogi Meeting Signals BJP’s Early Push for Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 Assembly Elections

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: A recent meeting between Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has fuelled political speculation over the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Although the Chief Minister described the 40-minute meeting in New Delhi as a courtesy call and shared photographs on social media, political observers believe the discussions were part of a broader electoral strategy. The meeting comes against the backdrop of several developments, including the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in offerings at the…

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Rajbhar Targets Akhilesh Yadav’s Record as Uttar Pradesh Parties Shape Narrative for 2027 Assembly Polls

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Although the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections are still some time away, political parties have begun sharpening their campaign strategies. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to focus on its governance record and welfare initiatives, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is strengthening its outreach through its PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits and Minorities) social coalition. Amid this evolving political landscape, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief and Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has launched a campaign highlighting controversial incidents from the Akhilesh Yadav-led government (2012–2017). Over the…

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