Tag: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh takes potshots at CM Yogi over Shankaracharya matter

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A fresh political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over remarks linked to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launching a sharp attack on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said he agreed “100 percent” with the Shankaracharya’s recent statement concerning the Chief Minister. Without elaborating on the full context of the seer’s remarks, Yadav questioned whether a Chief Minister who calls himself a ‘Yogi’ should make comments perceived as disrespectful toward a revered Shankaracharya.…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Voter List Manipulation, Accuses BJP and Election Commission of Collusion

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged large-scale irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the BJP of colluding with the Election Commission to manipulate voter lists and suppress votes of PDA communities, particularly minorities. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters, Yadav claimed that the Election Commission was acting like an “ally of the BJP” and was ignoring clear violations of election laws despite evidence of forgery and fraud. “If the Election…

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Akhilesh Yadav Targets BJP Government Over China, Parliament Disruptions, Farm Sector and Law and Order

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central and state governments, alleging failure on multiple fronts ranging from parliamentary functioning and national security to agriculture, trade policy and law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to the media in the Parliament परिसर, Yadav said the responsibility of running Parliament lies with the ruling BJP government, but it was deliberately avoiding answering questions raised by the opposition. “The government does not want to respond…

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Dalit–Brahmin–Muslim Alliance Formula Returns After 20 Years: Mayawati Bets on Social Engineering Again

Arijit Bose

New Delhi | After remaining out of power in Uttar Pradesh for nearly 15 years, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) appears ready to revive the political strategy that once delivered it a historic mandate. BSP supremo Mayawati is once again working to consolidate the Dalit–Brahmin–Muslim alliance, the same social engineering formula that powered her to a decisive victory in the 2007 Assembly elections. The BSP last ruled Uttar Pradesh from 2007 to 2012. Since then, the party has suffered defeats in three consecutive Assembly elections and performed poorly in three…

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UP SIR Turns into Political Flashpoint: Akhilesh Yadav Demands Cancellation of Form-7 Submissions

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh has escalated into a major political controversy, with Samajwadi Party (SP) president and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launching a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission. He demanded the immediate cancellation of all Form-7 applications submitted so far and called for strict action against those allegedly involved in irregularities. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Akhilesh Yadav alleged large-scale manipulation in the voter list revision process. He claimed that complaints related to Form-7 were…

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Akhilesh Yadav Slams Union Budget: ‘No Mention of People, No Concern for Inflation’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Following the presentation of the Union Budget, Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Modi government, citing the decline in the stock market as evidence of public and investor disappointment. He remarked, “We had already said that the real question is not when the market will open, but how much further it will fall.” ‘BJP’s Invisible Ledger of Corruption’ In a statement shared on his social media accounts, Akhilesh Yadav said that when the public has no expectations from the Bharatiya Janata Party…

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Supreme Court Stay on UGC Rules: Mayawati Says Controversy Could Have Been Avoided With Inclusive Committees

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Reactions from opposition leaders have begun to pour in following the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the implementation of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) new regulations. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati welcomed the apex court’s order, stating that the controversy would not have arisen had the UGC ensured inclusive representation while framing the rules. In a statement, Mayawati said that the new UGC regulations, introduced to prevent caste-based incidents in government and private universities, have instead created an atmosphere of social tension. She termed the Supreme Court’s decision…

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Amit Shah Appeals for BJP Support Ahead of 2027 UP Assembly Elections, Targets ‘Dynastic Politics’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Setting the political tone for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday called upon voters to support the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launching a strong critique of the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which he accused of promoting “dynastic politics.” Addressing the Uttar Pradesh Diwas celebrations at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on the occasion of the state’s foundation day, Shah said Uttar Pradesh had decisively moved beyond its long-standing image as a “Bimaru” (backward) state after the…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Voter List Manipulation, Questions Neutrality of Election Commission

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of colluding with officials to manipulate electoral rolls through irregularities and large-scale fraud. He alleged that fake and duplicate voters were being added to the voter list, while votes of PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) communities were being deliberately removed. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters, Yadav questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission, stating that if constitutional institutions fail to…

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Akhilesh Yadav Says Samajwadi Party Will Stand Firm for the Dignity of Saints

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the death anniversary of socialist thinker Dr. Janeshwar Mishra, popularly known as “Chhote Lohia,” Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav paid tribute at Janeshwar Mishra Park on Thursday. Addressing the media on the occasion, Yadav launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led state government and said that the Samajwadi Party would stand united in defence of the honour and dignity of saints. Referring to an alleged incident of mistreatment of saints during the Prayagraj Magh Mela, Akhilesh Yadav said that any insult to saints would not be…

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