Tag: Akhilesh Yadav

Congress in Uttar Pradesh: Can the Grand Old Party Reclaim Its Lost Ground?

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh, with its decisive 80 Lok Sabha seats and 403 Vidhan Sabha constituencies, remains the ultimate political battleground in India. For the Indian National Congress, once the states dominant force in the decades following Independence, the struggle to regain relevance here is not just regional—it is central to its national revival. After years of steady decline, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections offered a flicker of hope. Riding on its alliance with the Samajwadi Party under the INDIA bloc, Congress improved its tally in Uttar Pradesh from one seat…

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Akhilesh Yadav Confident of SP Victory in 2027, Targets BJP at ‘Digital Democracy Dialogue’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed confidence that the people of Uttar Pradesh will bring his party back to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing the Digital Democracy Dialogue at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of attempting to defame the SP through conspiracies. He alleged that the BJP was misusing government machinery and spreading misinformation to create challenges for…

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SP Leaders Celebrate Roza Iftar at Naseemuddin Siddiqui’s Residence in Cantt

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party organized a Roza Iftar at the residence of senior party leader and former Cabinet Minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui in Cantt. The event was attended by SP National President and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, along with former Cabinet Minister Rajendra Chaudhary and UP State President Shyam Lal Pal. Numerous party leaders and prominent citizens of the city were also present. Addressing the gathering, Akhilesh Yadav said, “Our culture is inclusive and reflects the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, where we celebrate each other’s festivals with joy and mutual respect. During…

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UP becomes a 5T model: Transformation achieved through Tradition, Technology, Transparency, and Trust, says Chief Minister

Arijit Bose

CM Yogi Adityanath announces next phase of Mission Shakti to begin during Navratri Lakshmibai Scooty Scheme to be launched soon; meritorious daughters in the final year of graduation and post-graduation will benefit in the first phase Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath said, “The five main reasons behind the transformation in Uttar Pradesh after 2017 are based on a clear vision. The government worked keeping in mind PM Modi’s 5T vision: Tradition, Technology, Transparency, Trust, and Transformation. When Tradition, Technology, Transparency, and Trust come together, Transformation takes place. We respected India’s traditions…

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Akhilesh Yadav Questions Centre’s Silence on US–Israel Attacks Near Indian Ocean

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav, National President of the Samajwadi Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday expressed concern over reported US–Israel attacks reaching close to India’s strategic region up to the Indian Ocean, calling it a serious matter for the country’s security. In a statement, Yadav said the developments near India’s borders are a matter of concern for citizens and questioned what he described as the “unprecedented silence” of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government. He asked whether the silence should be interpreted as a deliberate stance or as…

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Parking Facility Opens at JPNIC, Offers Relief from LDA Road Traffic Congestion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: After years of delay and political controversy, the parking facility at Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre (JPNIC) in Lucknow has finally been opened to the public from Tuesday, providing much-needed relief from chronic traffic congestion on LDA Road. The parking area, with a capacity to accommodate around 500 vehicles, has been made operational by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). For now, the facility will remain free of charge, though officials indicated that a user fee may be introduced in the future. Constructed at a cost exceeding ₹800 crore, the ambitious…

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Heated Debate in UP Legislative Council Over Ganga Cruise Operations, Government Issues Clarification

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A sharp debate unfolded in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council on Wednesday over the operation of government and private cruise services on the Ganga River in Varanasi. The discussion saw pointed questions from the Opposition and a detailed response from the state government. Samajwadi Party member Ashutosh Sinha raised queries regarding the number of government and private cruises operating in Varanasi, the standards governing their operations, and whether the relevant details would be tabled in the House. Responding to the concerns, Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh stated that…

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‘Government Has Forgotten Public Interest’: Shivpal Yadav Targets BJP in Fresh Attack

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Political rhetoric in Uttar Pradesh has intensified once again after senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the state government and the Deputy Chief Minister. Yadav alleged that the government has drifted away from core public issues and is disconnected from ground realities. Questioning the functioning of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, he said mere statements are not enough and that the government must be held accountable to the people. He further claimed that the administration has not shown seriousness on several pressing matters…

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Mayawati Confirms BSP Will Contest 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections Independently

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has officially stated that her party will not enter into any alliances for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. She dismissed recent media speculation about potential electoral partnerships, affirming that the BSP is preparing to fight the polls on its own with the aim of securing a full majority. Rumours Denied Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mayawati called reports of alliance talks “unfounded” and politically motivated. She urged the public not to be misled by what she described as fabricated stories, emphasizing that…

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SP–Congress Concerned Over Possible Muslim Vote Split Amid Owaisi’s Growing Footprint in UP

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on the horizon, concerns are mounting within the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Indian National Congress over a potential division of Muslim votes due to the expanding presence of Asaduddin Owaisi and his party in the state. Muslim voters, who constitute nearly 20 percent of Uttar Pradesh’s population, have historically played a decisive role in shaping electoral outcomes. Of the state’s 403 Assembly constituencies, over 125 are considered significantly influenced by Muslim voters, with around 70 seats having more than 30…

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