Tag: Akhilesh Yadav

Grand Cultural Event “Rang-e-Waris” Celebrates Teachings of Sufi Saint Hazrat Haji Waris Ali Shah

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A grand cultural programme, “Rang-e-Waris”, dedicated to the teachings of revered Sufi saint Hazrat Haji Waris Ali Shah (R.A.) and the spirit of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, was held  at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow. The event was organized by Sufi Seva Foundation, under the leadership of its founder-chairman Syed Hilal Mujivi Razzaki. The programme’s chief guest, Samajwadi Party National President and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav, said: “Haji Waris Ali Shah’s message is one of religious unity, humanity, and love. His Ganga-Jamuni culture continues to guide…

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Dharmendra Pradhan Attacks Opposition, Calls Kalyan Singh an Icon of Nationalism

Arijit Bose

Aligarh – On the occasion of the third “Hindu Gaurav Diwas,” marking the death anniversary of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a scathing attack on the opposition. In a press conference, Pradhan criticized the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and their allies, stating that their fear of a new law is “natural” because their parties are “full of criminals.” Pradhan drew a sharp contrast between Kalyan Singh’s ethical stand and the opposition’s actions. He recalled how Kalyan Singh resigned as Chief Minister rather…

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Dharali Cloudburst 2025: A Tale of Devastation and Resilience in Uttarakhand

Arijit Bose

Dehradun: On August 5, 2025, at approximately 1:45 PM, the serene Himalayan village of Dharali in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, was shattered by a catastrophic event. A massive cloudburst—or possibly a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), as some experts suggest—unleashed a torrent of water, mud, and debris that swept through the Kheer Ganga river catchment, engulfing homes, hotels, and livelihoods in minutes. This disaster, which struck a key stopover on the sacred Gangotri Dham pilgrimage route, has once again highlighted Uttarakhand’s vulnerability to extreme weather and raised questions about whether lessons…

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Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP Government of Anarchy and Mismanagement

Arijit Bose

LUCKNOW – Samajwadi Party’s National President and former Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav, has stated that a chaotic atmosphere prevails in the state under the BJP government, with law and order having collapsed completely. He also criticized the government on various fronts, including a failing power system, agricultural distress, and a lack of support for flood victims. In a statement,  Yadav highlighted the plight of farmers, who he said are struggling to get fertilizers for their crops. “Farmers are not getting fertilizers even after waiting for hours in queues and facing…

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Akhilesh Yadav Slams BJP Over Flood Mismanagement, Calls UP Government “Inept and Corrupt”

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP government, accusing it of gross mismanagement and failure in handling the ongoing flood crisis affecting large parts of the state. Yadav said that despite the grave situation caused by flooding in nearly two dozen districts—including Prayagraj and Varanasi—the government has failed to provide essential relief and rescue operations. “If the BJP can organize grand ‘super VVIP’ rallies, why is it unable to organize timely flood relief efforts?” he…

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Student Leaders, Traders Join Congress in Lucknow, Inspired by Party’s Policies

Arijit Bose

Lucknow — In a significant political development, several prominent student leaders from Allahabad University and local traders officially joined the Congress Party in Lucknow today, expressing disillusionment with the BJP and aligning with the vision of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The induction ceremony was presided over by Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, who welcomed the new entrants and administered their formal membership into the party fold. Among those who joined the Congress were: Himanshu Pandey, former General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Vikrant Singh, ABVP…

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Steering Change Together: Double Engine Blueprint for New Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The concept of a “double engine government”—where the same political party governs at both the state and central levels—has become a defining feature of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) governance narrative in Uttar Pradesh (UP). At the center of this model are two record-breaking leaders: Yogi Adityanath, now the longest-serving Chief Minister of UP, and Narendra Modi, who has become India’s longest-serving Prime Minister. Together, they represent political continuity and a unified approach to development. But while the model has yielded notable successes, it also faces criticism over regional…

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From Apple to Akhilesh: SP’s ‘PDA Pathshaala’ Sparks Debate with Politicized Curriculum

Arijit Bose

SAHARANPUR, UP — A unique educational initiative with a political twist has been launched by the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district. Following a directive from party chief Akhilesh Yadav, local leader Alam Gada has opened a “PDA Pathshaala” (community school) in Ramnagar to provide basic education to children. The “PDA Pathshaala” — named after Yadav’s acronym for Pichda (Backward), Dalit, and Alpsankhyak (Minority) — has so far enrolled over 60 students. However, the school’s curriculum has drawn attention for its unconventional teaching methods. Instead of the traditional “A…

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Mayawati’s Unsparing Critique: A Timely Rebuke to Political Apologies

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the dynamic and often theatrical landscape of Indian politics, public apologies from leaders can either signal genuine introspection or serve as calculated strategic maneuvers. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati’s sharp riposte to Rahul Gandhi’s recent admission of Congress’s failings towards the underprivileged firmly places his regret in the latter category, labelling it “selfish politics.” Her critique, delivered from Lucknow, cuts through the veneer of political correctness to highlight a deeper, more entrenched distrust among marginalized communities. Rahul Gandhi’s acknowledgement that he and his party “made a mistake”…

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The Unholy Audacity of Piety

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the fertile soil of Indian public life, a particularly toxic weed flourishes: patriarchal entitlement disguised as religious piety. The latest noxious bloom comes from Maulana Sajid Rashidi, whose disgraceful comments on Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav are a textbook case of misogyny masquerading as morality. His unsolicited sermon on her “unsuitable” attire in a mosque is not a defense of faith; it is an attack on the dignity of a woman and an arrogant assertion of control. But the original offense, sickening as it is, has been compounded…

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