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Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in post on 'X' that an FIR has been registered in the matter at the Nayagaon police station in Etah district.

Akhilesh to seek election to legislative council

Akhilesh to seek election to legislative council

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister-designate Akhilesh Yadav has said he will seek an election to the state's Legislative Council instead of contesting an Assembly by-poll.

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.

Tejashwi Yadav gets married to childhood friend Rachel Iris

Tejashwi Yadav gets married to childhood friend Rachel Iris

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The eligible bachelor said 'I-do' at a farm house in Delhi, in the presence of his parents Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, his eight siblings and their families

UP: Shivpal demands 100 seats for tieup with SP

UP: Shivpal demands 100 seats for tieup with SP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Yadav on Monday said that his party's priority is to form an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and that it should be allotted 100 seats.

Rahul-Akhilesh flop in UP, but are a big hit on Twitter

Rahul-Akhilesh flop in UP, but are a big hit on Twitter

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

As the Samajwadi Party-Congress coalition failed to pull through in the Uttar Pradesh polls, Twitterati are having a blast trolling Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav.

'Lakhimpur Files' also needs to be made like 'Kashmir Files': Akhilesh

'Lakhimpur Files' also needs to be made like 'Kashmir Files': Akhilesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

"If a film Kashmir Files is made, then at least, there should also be film 'Lakhimpur Files', where farmers were crushed under the wheels of a jeep," the SP president told journalists in Sitapur district on Wednesday when asked for his opinion on the Bollywood movie.

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.

Akhilesh takes over additional charge of 11 departments

Akhilesh takes over additional charge of 11 departments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

In a minor reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has taken over the charge of 11 new departments. As per a notification issued in Lucknow, agriculture, foreign trade, export and marketing have been taken away from Agriculture Minister Anand Singh. Akhilesh has been given additional charge of Food and Drug Authority, AYUSH, non-conventional energy sources, infrastructure, coordination, public enterprises, political pension, language, agriculture, foreign trade

Now Akhilesh ally Rajbhar says no Partition if Jinnah was made PM

Now Akhilesh ally Rajbhar says no Partition if Jinnah was made PM

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday said there would have been no Partition had Mohammed Ali Jinnah been made the first prime minister, adding to the row on a remark by Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav.

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

In the backdrop of the Muzaffarnagar police's order asking eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display their owners' names, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said it may spread the 'disease of untouchability'.

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Rana's poem 'Maa', which is considered one of his most famous works, has a special place in the world of Urdu literature.

Mulayam to have more say in Akhilesh's UP core team

Mulayam to have more say in Akhilesh's UP core team

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Even as Uttar Pradesh chief minister designate Akhilesh Yadav was awaiting his coronation on Thursday, his father and Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav was busy giving final touches to the formation of the son's first government.

Modi is biggest liar with 56-inch belly: Akhilesh

Modi is biggest liar with 56-inch belly: Akhilesh

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday hit back at Narendra Modi for the "56-inch chest" remark alluding to his father and Samajwadi Party supreme Mulayam Singh, saying the BJP prime ministerial candidate is the "biggest liar" with a "56-inch belly".

Superheroes Who Did The Impossible

Superheroes Who Did The Impossible

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

On Republic Day the President recognised the daring rescue of 41 workers trapped in a tunnel for 17 days in 2023 by humble rat-hole miners. The award hopefully will bring the forgotten superheroes back into the light.

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Accompanied by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Chaudhary reached Uttar Pradesh assembly premises in the morning to file his nomination.

Mayawati slams Akhilesh for ignoring UP assembly speaker

Mayawati slams Akhilesh for ignoring UP assembly speaker

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday lambasted Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for ignoring the institution of the Speaker during the on-going 125th anniversary celebrations of the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature. Mayawati sought to draw Akhilesh's attention to the absence of any mention of the Legislative Assembly speaker or the chairperson of the UP State Legislative Council in a full-page advertisement that appeared in all major newspapers.

CAA: Maya accepts Shah's dare; Akhilesh for debate on development

CAA: Maya accepts Shah's dare; Akhilesh for debate on development

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Accusing the Opposition of 'misleading' people on the amended citizenship law, Shah on Tuesday threw the challenge for the debate to Rahul Gandhi (Congress), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

UP CM Akhilesh to request CBI probe into Narsingh saga

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday assured wrestler Narsingh Yadav that his government will request the centre to order CBI probe into the doping scandal, which has led to the grappler being handed a four-year ban.

In SP's list of 191 candidates, Shivpal Yadav finds place

In SP's list of 191 candidates, Shivpal Yadav finds place

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Shivpal Yadav will contest the elections from Jaswantnagar, the constituency sought for him by SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Pahalgam attack: Perpetrators won't be spared, says Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A deadly terror attack targeting tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday drew strong condemnation and outrage. 26 people, including two foreigners and two locals, were killed in the attack, which is the deadliest in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the perpetrators will not be spared and their evil agenda will never succeed. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, claiming the government's claims of normalcy in Kashmir have fallen flat.

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.

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh last month, many influencers, models and actors have had their brief moment in the sun of virality: model-turned-sadhvi Harsha Richaria, garland seller Mona Lisa, 'IIT baba' Abhay Singh and actor Mamata Kulkarni to name a few.

Akhilesh calls on father, invites him to SP meet

Akhilesh calls on father, invites him to SP meet

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The SP chief went to his father's residence to invite him to the October 5 national executive meeting, party MLC Sunil Singh Yadav said.

Infographic: UP under Akhilesh: Unsafe for women?

Infographic: UP under Akhilesh: Unsafe for women?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Rediff.com presents statistics of crimes against women in Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2013. Also, compare and see if women were safer under the Mayawati government.

Akhilesh under house arrest, workers tortured: SP

Akhilesh under house arrest, workers tortured: SP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday claimed that its state unit president Akhilesh Yadav and several other leaders have been put under "house arrest" and party workers tortured to prevent them from leading a one-day agitation against the Bahujan Samaj Party government. "The state government is functioning in an autocratic manner. It is not even allowing me to reach the party office," Akhilesh said. The SP had announced a village-level protest.

Replaced as UP party chief by Shivpal, Akhilesh strips uncle of key plum portfolios

Replaced as UP party chief by Shivpal, Akhilesh strips uncle of key plum portfolios

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

An all out war has broken out after SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav replaced son Akhilesh with his brother Shivpal as the party's state unit chief.

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Doors open to all small parties to defeat BJP in 2022: Akhilesh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

On possible alliances for the upcoming state polls, the SP president said, "Doors of our party are open for all small parties. Many smaller parties are already with us. More will come with us."

Akhilesh offers financial help for Delhi rape victim

Akhilesh offers financial help for Delhi rape victim

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Expressing deep anguish over the alleged rape of a girl in a moving bus in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday offered financial help for the treatment of the victim and her male friend.

Akhilesh laments poor growth of IT under Mayawati

Akhilesh laments poor growth of IT under Mayawati

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday expressed his shock and dismay over the poor growth of information technology under his predecessor Mayawati.

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

UP Dalits abandon BJP? Wins 8 of 17 SC seats, lowest in 3 polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP had registered a one-sided victory on all the 17 SC-reserved seats in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But in 2019, out of these 17 seats, it lost Nagina and Lalganj seats to the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Akhilesh-Rahul bonhomie at Lucknow road show

Akhilesh-Rahul bonhomie at Lucknow road show

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Boosting the morale of their supporters and signalling unity, the two leaders atop the 'UP Vijay Rath' started the road show from the GPO park in Hazratganj after garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Opposition leaders unlikely to join Bharat Jodo Yatra in UP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

SP president Akhilesh Yadav and ally RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary are unlikely to participate in the Yatra due to "preoccupation" with their party programmes, their party leaders said.

BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi's son joins SP

BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi's son joins SP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Rita Bahuguna Joshi had fought the 2017 elections and defeated Aparna Yadav, the then SP candidate from Lucknow Cantonment.

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Akhilesh's Lucknow road show outdoes other parties

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The last day of the campaigning in Lucknow brought all political rivals to converge on the streets of the state capital, throwing normal life out of gear.

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

BSP denied Akhilesh 18 low-margin seats

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

So who cost the SP more seats in UP? Hemantkumar Shivsaran does a deep dive to find out.

Akhilesh not to contest UP assembly polls, announces tie-up with RLD

Akhilesh not to contest UP assembly polls, announces tie-up with RLD

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

On chances of taking uncle Shivpal Yadav's Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia along in the polls, he said, "I dont have any problem in this. He and his men will be given due honour".

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

BJP, SP spar over pictures of witness Umesh Pal murder accused with leaders

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Congress, meanwhile, alleged that both the Samajwadi Party and the BJP are hand-in-glove with the criminals and were two sides of the same coin.

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After Harvard University's invitation to Chief Minister AKhilesh Yadav, his uncle and senior cabinet minister Shivpal Yadav has been invited by John Hopkins University, US, to deliver a lecture on flood control, official sources said in Lucknow.

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

LS passes Waqf bill by 288-232 votes; Oppn's amendments rejected

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with the ruling NDA defending it as beneficial for minorities while the opposition called it "anti-Muslim". All amendments moved by the opposition were rejected and the bill was passed with 288 votes in favor and 232 against. Union Minorities Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that India is the safest place in the world for minorities, refuting claims of their insecurity.