News for 'Akhilesh Singh Yadav'

Mulayam Singh in critical care unit, under specialists' care

Mulayam Singh in critical care unit, under specialists' care

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

The announcement from the hospital comes a day after the Samajwadi Party on Sunday said its 82-year-old patriarch's health had deteriorated.

Uneasy calm in Leh amid heavy police deployment; 50 detained

Uneasy calm in Leh amid heavy police deployment; 50 detained

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

An uneasy calm prevails in Ladakh as authorities enforce a curfew following clashes between security forces and protesters demanding statehood and constitutional protections. The violence resulted in fatalities and injuries, prompting detentions and political reactions.

Modi, Prez, VP Pay Respects To Dr Singh

Modi, Prez, VP Pay Respects To Dr Singh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra D Modi, senior Cabinet ministers, Congress and Opposition leaders paid their respects to former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed into the ages on Thursday night, at his residence in New Delhi on Friday.

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Akhilesh to contest UP polls from party stronghold

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Samajwadi Party's Mainpuri district unit Thursday gave a written request to the party chief to contest from the Karhal seat and he agreed, sources said.

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Karni Sena workers attack SP MP's house in Agra over Rana Sanga remarks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

The residence of Samajwadi Party (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman was attacked in Agra by alleged workers of the Karni Sena, days after his remarks in Parliament on Rana Sanga triggered a row. The attack comes as the latest instance of violence in India stemming from historical figures and caste-based tensions. The Karni Sena demanded an apology from Suman and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for "insulting" their hero, while Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for its claims of "zero tolerance" against crime.

Is That Flying Radha?

Is That Flying Radha?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

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Shivpal Yadav expels Akhilesh's minister Pawan Pandey

Shivpal Yadav expels Akhilesh's minister Pawan Pandey

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Pandey, a minister in Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet, was expelled by SP state unit chief Shivpal Yadav over the allegation that he attacked party MLC Ashu Malik.

SP feud worsens: Pro-Akhilesh Yadav MLC expelled

SP feud worsens: Pro-Akhilesh Yadav MLC expelled

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Udayveer Singh, a Samajwadi Party MLC and one of the closest aides of Akhilesh Yadav, was on Saturday expelled from the party for "undignified" conduct days after he wrote to SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav suggesting him to elevate the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister as the party's national president.

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Home to several Yadav family bastions, Phase III of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections is especially crucial for the Samajwadi Party.

'Go back to your own country': Indian-origin taxi driver attacked in Ireland

'Go back to your own country': Indian-origin taxi driver attacked in Ireland

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

An Indian-origin taxi driver in Dublin was attacked in a suspected hate crime, prompting a police investigation and raising safety concerns for Indian citizens in Ireland.

Dimple Yadav Returns To The Lok Sabha

Dimple Yadav Returns To The Lok Sabha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Dimple Yadav, who was elected to the Lok Sabha in a by-election in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh on December 9 -- an election caused by her father-in-law Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav's death -- took the oath as a member of the House of the People on Monday, December 12, 2022.

In Yadav vs Yadav war, Shivpal defends 'outsider' Amar Singh

In Yadav vs Yadav war, Shivpal defends 'outsider' Amar Singh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Asked about other SP leaders' "unhappiness" with Amar Singh, Shivpal said, "Taking everyone along makes an organisation stronger. There are all kinds of people in a party. One has to apply his mind also."

Mulayam tried to persuade Aparna not to join BJP: Akhilesh

Mulayam tried to persuade Aparna not to join BJP: Akhilesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav tried hard to convince his daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav to not join the Bharatiya Janata Party, party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Wednesday and expressed his happiness that the SP's socialist ideology is expanding its reach.

Dimple Yadav files nomination for Mainpuri bypolls; Shivpal's family opts out

Dimple Yadav files nomination for Mainpuri bypolls; Shivpal's family opts out

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and MP Ramgopal Yadav accompanied 44-year-old Dimple during the filing of nomination papers at the District Magistrate's office in Mainpuri.

Making A Wish To Nandi

Making A Wish To Nandi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

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Lokayukta's appointment: Akhilesh Yadav ignores governor, CJ

Lokayukta's appointment: Akhilesh Yadav ignores governor, CJ

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

When the governor and chief justice objected to his choice, the UP chief minister just changed the law.

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Yogi getting my telephones tapped: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the conversation every evening.

SP-AAP-Apna Dal (K) alliance in UP? Akhilesh meets Sanjay Singh, Krishna Patel

SP-AAP-Apna Dal (K) alliance in UP? Akhilesh meets Sanjay Singh, Krishna Patel

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

A day after meeting Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday held talks with AAP leader Sanjay Singh and Apna Dal (K) chief Krishna Patel in the run-up to the 2022 assembly polls.

Aparna Yadav seeks Mulayam's blessings after joining BJP

Aparna Yadav seeks Mulayam's blessings after joining BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Aparna, the younger daughter-in-law of Mulayam Singh Yadav, had joined the BJP.

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Akhilesh launches Mission 2022 with rath yatra, says BJP 'crushed' farmers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kickstarting his party's 'Mission 2022' with a 'rath yatra,' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying it has 'crushed farmers' and on return to power in Uttar Pradesh would 'crush the Constitution' as well.

Is Akhilesh Yadav stepping down as SP president?

Is Akhilesh Yadav stepping down as SP president?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Akhilesh Yadav also took a jibe at his successor Yogi Adityanath, saying that when he would form the government again in 2022, he would sprinkle 'ganga jal' on all the government offices to purify them.

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

BJP Hopes To Taste Success In Samajwadi Party Citadel Mainpuri

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The BJP, which won the Samajwadi Party strongholds of Rampur and Azamgarh in 2022 bypolls, hopes to wrest Mainpuri too.

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

UP man says daughter killed for refusing to vote for SP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

A 23-year-old Dalit woman was found dead in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with her family alleging she was killed for refusing to vote for the Samajwadi Party in the Karhal assembly bypoll. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the woman's death. The incident has escalated into a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the SP of creating an atmosphere of terror and the SP alleging that the Election Commission is turning a blind eye to the BJP's alleged misuse of government machinery. The bypoll in Karhal is being contested by the SP's Tej Pratap Singh and his 'fufa' Anujesh Pratap Singh, with the BSP also fielding a candidate.

AAP quits INDIA bloc, Trinamool to attend meet

AAP quits INDIA bloc, Trinamool to attend meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) distanced itself from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Friday, saying it is not part of the opposition alliance anymore and questioning the Congress party's role in leading it.

Akhilesh Yadav confident of Cong-SP tie-up

Akhilesh Yadav confident of Cong-SP tie-up

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Friday sought to strike an optimistic note saying his party was in touch with the Congress over the tie-up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections which was "bound to lead to a positive outcome very soon".

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Samajwadi Party, tells Aditi Phadnis what his party's agenda will be if it comes to power

Rahul Gandhi launches 'voter adhikar yatra' in Bihar for voting rights

Rahul Gandhi launches 'voter adhikar yatra' in Bihar for voting rights

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar to advocate for fair elections and protect voting rights, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls and accusing the BJP of attempting to disenfranchise voters.

UP: Sulking Shivpal Yadav takes oath, meets CM Adityanath

UP: Sulking Shivpal Yadav takes oath, meets CM Adityanath

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Shivpal-Yadav led Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party-Lohia spokesperson Deepak Mishra said it was a courtesy call.

Akhilesh Yadav re-elected as SP chief

Akhilesh Yadav re-elected as SP chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The party's constitution was amended to extend the tenure of the party chief to five years from the existing three years.

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet expansion faces several hiccups

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Prolonged parleys with different power centers led to several hiccups before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav could induct four new faces in his team in Lucknow on Thursday. The total tally of council of ministers is now 60.

UP Polls: What next for Akhilesh Yadav?

UP Polls: What next for Akhilesh Yadav?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

In March 2012, UP made Akhilesh Yadav the state's youngest CM. In March 2017, he finds himself in the opposition. At this turning point, we look back at the Samajwadi Party leader's political trajectory.

Akhilesh forced to climb over locked gate to pay tribute to JP

Akhilesh forced to climb over locked gate to pay tribute to JP

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Yadav told the media that he was saddened by efforts to stop them from entering the centre by deploying the police.

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Cops prevented people from voting in Mainpuri, Rampur: Akhilesh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the police and administration are preventing people from casting votes in Mainpuri parliamentary and Rampur Assembly constituency in the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh.

Akhilesh's wife is SP candidate from Mulayam's seat, BJP cries 'dynasty'

Akhilesh's wife is SP candidate from Mulayam's seat, BJP cries 'dynasty'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday announced Dimple Yadav as its candidate for Mainpuri parliamentary seat, which fell vacant after the death of party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Akhilesh breaks ice with Azam Khan; Rampur-Azamgarh quid pro quo?

Akhilesh breaks ice with Azam Khan; Rampur-Azamgarh quid pro quo?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday met senior party leader Azam Khan at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, a meeting that came amid speculations of a rift between both leaders.

BJP pits Union minister Baghel against Akhilesh in Karhal

BJP pits Union minister Baghel against Akhilesh in Karhal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav will face Union Minister SP Singh Baghel on Karhal seat of Mainpuri where both of them filed nominations on Monday.

A hot season for Akhilesh Yadav

A hot season for Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

After witnessing a near rout in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh might be facing the toughest challenge in its political history. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who was basking in the glory of wrestling the reigns of the state from Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati in the 2012 assembly elections, is now facing political heat in more ways than one.

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

UP CM Akhilesh expands Cabinet, uncle Shivpal Singh skips function

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

In what may be seen as a message to the electorate that he has a say in the party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday inducted three Cabinet and two Ministers of State (Independent Charge) ahead of next year's assembly elections in the state.

Akhilesh Yadav is UP's next CM; swearing-in on March 15

Akhilesh Yadav is UP's next CM; swearing-in on March 15

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

At 38, Akhilesh is the youngest chief minister of India's most populous state.