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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.

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Amar Singh built an extensive network for the party, and was often spotted with celebrities, from the Bachchans to Anil Ambani to Subrata Roy.

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Akhilesh's Mercedes 'rath' barely runs a kilometre, breaks down

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The hi-tech customised rath of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday broke down after barely covering a kilometre, forcing him to switch to his official vehicle to continue his state-wide tour.

'People are in queues, is this achche din?' Akhilesh on demonetisation

'People are in queues, is this achche din?' Akhilesh on demonetisation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Attacking the central government, he said it has made everybody stand in queue and wondered if this was the 'achche din' for which people had voted for Narendra Modi. "It has harmed the economy," he said.

Is Akhilesh really the boss in Uttar Pradesh?

Is Akhilesh really the boss in Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The past two years have been all about navigating the choppy waters of family connections, complicated intrigue and courts of appeal that have a tendency to cross each other out

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Akhilesh says Cong 'very much' in grand alliance; RLD given 3 seats

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

To repeated questions, the SP chief asserted that the Congress was 'very much in the alliance'.

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Why Maurya remains important to SP despite Ramcharitmanas row

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Espousing an aggressive pro-backward and Dalit stance synchronising with the Maurya controversy, the SP has thrown down the gauntlet with Akhilesh upping the ante on the burning topic, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

'Rahul Gandhi should abandon his yatra'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'Rahul Gandhi should have prevented Nitish Kumar from going.' 'He must pacify Mamata Banerjee if he has a cause of Mohabbat Ki Dukaan.' 'He should bring this Mohabbat Ki Dukaan on the political canvas.'

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

Not the end of Dimple's career: Akhilesh

Not the end of Dimple's career: Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akhilesh said he would give credit to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for Raj Babbar's landslide victory in the recent Lok Sabha by-poll at Firozabad.

Akhilesh Yadav: A CM fighting to emerge from his father's shadow

Akhilesh Yadav: A CM fighting to emerge from his father's shadow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

With the state going to polls soon, Akhilesh Yadav needs to step out of his father's shadow and come into his own as the state's CM.

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Akhilesh, Rahul call for crushing BJP's divisive politics

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

This is dil ka alliance, mil ke jeetenge (It is an alliance of heart, we will win together)... says Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi while addressing a joint press conference with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

UP's Yogi reduces security cover of Akhilesh, Mayawati

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Those whose cover has been reduced include Samajwadi Party chief and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, leaders Shivpal Yadav and Azam Khan, Dimple Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav, and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati.

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Gleaning lessons from Amit Shah's compendium of Chanakya-isms, the Samajwadi Party is keeping its operations low-key and working on an inclusive strategy.

Nitish won't fight LS polls from UP, keen to unite Oppn parties before 2024

Nitish won't fight LS polls from UP, keen to unite Oppn parties before 2024

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Kumar also asserted that his efforts should reap benefits for the younger generation, "for people like (his deputy) Tejashwi Yadav".

Akhilesh assures action against guilty in DSP murder case

Akhilesh assures action against guilty in DSP murder case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Facing strident demands for the arrest of Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya booked in the DSP murder case, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday promised to take action against those found guilty.

Akhilesh snubs Congress, says have 'waited long' for MP polls

Akhilesh snubs Congress, says have 'waited long' for MP polls

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The SP chief said they will now "consult" the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Gondwana Gantantra Party for the Madhya Pradesh polls.

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He also claimed that corrupt persons and officials had joined hands with the government during the previous regime when Akhilesh was the chief minister and the same thing was happening in the present dispensation.

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

MoSha Know Yogi Is His Own Master

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the recent past, Adityanath and the RSS seem to have come closer. The warmth is more on the part of the RSS. And even now, not all requests from the RSS are accommodated by the UP government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As BJP leaders went all out to project the event as a moment of national pride, some leaders were directly critical of the ceremony with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist, slamming the state's role in the Ram Temple consecration, saying the line that demarcates religion and state seems to be 'getting thinner and thinner'.

Akhilesh meets PM, seeks smooth transfer of funds for UP

Akhilesh meets PM, seeks smooth transfer of funds for UP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and demanded smooth transfer of funds for Central schemes like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act and asked for help in holding the forthcoming Kumbh festival, cleaning of the Ganga and coal supply to the state.

SC orders CBI to continue probe against Mulayam, Akhilesh

SC orders CBI to continue probe against Mulayam, Akhilesh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged disproportionate assets of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, would continue.

The Yadav who doesn't want anything to do with Akhilesh-Mulayam spat

The Yadav who doesn't want anything to do with Akhilesh-Mulayam spat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Even as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has been busy fighting his father and Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to take control of the party, his step-brother Prateek Yadav has kept himself away from the hullaballoo and has been busy building his biceps.

Decision on joining UPA would be taken by Netaji: Akhilesh

Decision on joining UPA would be taken by Netaji: Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the decision to join the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre in the changed political scenario would be taken by Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Mulayam embarrasses Akhilesh's ministers in public again

Mulayam embarrasses Akhilesh's ministers in public again

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav was in his elements once again on Monday when he chose to run down ministers in his son Akhilesh Yadav's government at a public rally in Mau.

Don't miss Akhilesh Yadav's interview to Rediff.com!

Don't miss Akhilesh Yadav's interview to Rediff.com!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Two weeks before the Samajwadi Party's awesome victory in the UP assembly election, Akhilesh Yadav spelled out his priorities in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com

Will Akhilesh's wife make it to LS from Kannauj?

Will Akhilesh's wife make it to LS from Kannauj?

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple is likely to try her luck at the hustings once again. Her name was already being projected as the Samajwadi Party frontrunner for the forthcoming by-election for the Kannauj Lok Sabh seat, vacated by none other than her husband after he became UP chief minister.

Mulayam to be CM if Samajwadi wins UP, says Akhilesh

Mulayam to be CM if Samajwadi wins UP, says Akhilesh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

"Mulayam Singh is the first choice of party legislators, members of Parliament and senior party office bearers. He has experience of running the government and he will be the CM, if party is voted to power", Akhilesh said in reply to a question

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Mulayam loses to son, Akhilesh-led SP to ride 'cycle' in UP assembly polls

Mulayam loses to son, Akhilesh-led SP to ride 'cycle' in UP assembly polls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The group led by Akhilesh Yadav is the Samajwadi Party and is entitled to use its name and reserved symbol bicycle, the three-member Election Commission headed by Nasim Zaidi said in its order.

Can't rely on EVMs, 100% faith on ballot papers: Akhilesh

Can't rely on EVMs, 100% faith on ballot papers: Akhilesh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Akhilesh said people feel that they have been misled (by the BJP) for forming the government.

Akhilesh Yadav may face CBI probe in illegal mining case

Akhilesh Yadav may face CBI probe in illegal mining case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Besides Yadav, the CBI is likely to question Gayatri Prajapati, who was arrested in 2017 following a complaint of rape by a woman residing in Chitrakoot.

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

SP feud worsens: Akhilesh announces rath yatra, may skip party's silver jubilee

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

In a letter to his father and party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, the chief minister declared his intention to commence his yatra, which was put off last month after the open turf war with his uncle Shivpal Yadav.

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party still belongs to Netaji: Akhilesh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The chief minister said the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance will win an overwhelming majority in the assembly polls and get more than 300 seats in the 403-member House.

Modi alters Akhilesh's slogan: 'Kaam nahin karname bolte hain'

Modi alters Akhilesh's slogan: 'Kaam nahin karname bolte hain'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Modi, who has stepped up his attack on Akhilesh in recent days, also said that the chief minister is to be blamed if people of the state which he ruled for five years do not see 'achche din'.

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Kabaddi players participating in an event in UP's Saharanpur were seen with plates and containers having rice inside a toilet.

From Quit India To Bharat Jodo...

From Quit India To Bharat Jodo...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi greets 93-year-old Lilabai Chitale during the party's Bharat Jodo Yatra at Patur in Akola. Lilabaiji went to jail in 1942 when she participated in the Quit India Movement of 1942.

Small parties may ally with SP for 2024 LS polls after Mainpuri bypoll win

Small parties may ally with SP for 2024 LS polls after Mainpuri bypoll win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Parties like the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, Mahaan Dal, and Janvadi Party-Socialist had distanced themselves from the SP after its defeat in the 2022 state assembly elections.

UP: Mulayam's daughter to contest bypoll

UP: Mulayam's daughter to contest bypoll

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

SP to field Mulayam's daughter-in-law in bypoll