Tag: Akhilesh Yadav

SP Starts Political Game Ahead of 2027: Will the Strategy Pass or Fail?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections still over a year away, political activity in the state has begun to intensify. Kicking off the new year with a fresh political move, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has set the tone for early electoral positioning, triggering renewed debate across political circles. On January 1, the SP organised a Bati-Chokha feast at its party office in Lucknow, drawing participation from party leaders, workers, and people from various social groups. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was present at the event and interacted with attendees.…

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The Unnao Files: How Political Might Nearly Crushed a Survivor

Arijit Bose

Unnao: For more than two decades, Kuldeep Singh Sengar embodied a familiar figure in Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape: the strongman leader whose authority flowed less from ideology and more from caste loyalty, local dominance, and an ability to deliver “help” where the state often failed. A prominent Thakur leader from Unnao district, Sengar built a formidable political career through party-switching, electoral success, and a carefully cultivated image of accessibility. Yet, the very power that enabled his rise would later become central to one of India’s most disturbing cases of political…

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Akhilesh Yadav Calls for ‘Vision Politics’, Warns Against Misuse of AI and Divisive Politics

Arijit Bose

Hyderabad: Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has said that India needs politics of “vision” rather than “division”, asserting that his party believes in development-oriented and progressive politics. Addressing a press conference after the Vision India AI Summit in Hyderabad, Yadav alleged that the BJP was indulging in divisive politics and said such tendencies must be stopped to safeguard national unity. Yadav said rapid technological changes are taking place across the world and the benefits of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), should reach everyone…

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Akhilesh Yadav Visits Kaifi Azmi Academy, Reviews Cultural Contributions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday visited the Kaifi Azmi Academy located in Nishatganj, Lucknow. He was accompanied by the party’s National Secretary, former Cabinet Minister and Member of the Legislative Council Rajendra Chaudhary, along with Samajwadi Party metropolitan president Fakir Siddiqui. The Kaifi Azmi Academy in Lucknow primarily functions as an auditorium situated in the Nishatganj area and is named after renowned poet Kaifi Azmi. It is currently operated under the Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi and has emerged as…

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Akhilesh Yadav Targets Government in Parliament: ‘Some People Once Spied for the British’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A sharp political exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha during a special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, with Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav launching a pointed attack on the BJP-led central government. Speaking during the session, Yadav accused the ruling party of trying to claim ownership over every national symbol and sentiment. Invoking the example of IndiGo Airlines, Yadav said that services once promised to be affordable and accessible to the common man were now either grounded or deliberately not being operated. His remarks were…

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Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025 Set to Unfold: A Two-Day Celebration of Literature, Ideas and Culture

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The city is preparing to welcome one of its most anticipated cultural events of the year—Metaphor Lucknow LitFest 2025, scheduled for 13–14 December 2025. Spanning across the Lawns, Baithak, and the Auditorium, the festival will bring together distinguished authors, poets, filmmakers, historians, thinkers, and performers for two days of powerful conversations and artistic experiences. The upcoming edition promises a vibrant mix of literature, cinema, heritage, poetry, children’s storytelling, stand-up comedy, and intellectual discourse, reinforcing Lucknow’s identity as a cultural capital. DAY 1 — December 13, 2025: Opening Day to…

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Azam Khan and Son Found Guilty in PAN Card Fraud Case; Sentencing Likely Soon

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major development from Rampur, a local court has found Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan guilty in the high-profile PAN card fraud case. The case revolves around allegations that Abdullah used fabricated documents—including a forged PAN card—to contest elections despite not having attained the minimum age required to become an MLA. The Allegations According to the prosecution, Abdullah Azam allegedly procured a second PAN card by manipulating his birth date to make himself appear older. This enabled him to meet the age…

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NDA’s Bihar Tsunami Sets the Tone for UP’s Next Political Chapter

Arijit Bose

Patna/ Lucknow: Bihar’s resounding Assembly election verdict has not only redrawn the political landscape of the state but has also sent strong vibrations into Uttar Pradesh, triggering fresh political calculations. The NDA’s historic performance—crossing the 200-seat mark in the 243-member Assembly—has emerged as a new source of confidence for the BJP, which registered its strongest-ever showing in Bihar. For the first time, the BJP finished as the single-largest party in the state, improving from 74 seats in the previous election to nearly 90 seats this time. The JD(U) followed closely…

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Sign of a Political Shift in Bihar! Akhilesh Says—Tejashwi Will Form the Government

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav arrived in Bareilly on Wednesday, delivering a strong critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and expressing confidence that Tejashwi Yadav will form the next Bihar government. Akhilesh Yadav was in Bareilly to attend the wedding of the daughter of Bahedi MLA Ataur Rahman. Following the ceremony, he addressed a press conference and discussed the Bihar Assembly election results. He dismissed exit polls indicating an NDA victory, claiming that the actual outcome would be different once counting begins. “On Friday, as votes are…

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Parliament’s Winter Session Begins December 1; Opposition to Target Government on Inflation and Unemployment

Arijit Bose

Delhi | The winter session of Parliament is set to begin on December 1, 2025, and the political temperature in Delhi is already on the rise. The session comes at a time when the opposition is in an aggressive mood over the Centre’s policies. A fiery face-off between the government and the opposition is expected in both Houses over several key issues—ranging from inflation and unemployment to farmers’ concerns and internal security. While the government will set the legislative agenda, the opposition appears ready to dominate the debate. The recently…

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