News for 'Mulayam Singh'

SC issues notices to Mulayam, family

SC issues notices to Mulayam, family

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

It has been issued based on a petition alleging that they have amassed wealth exceeding than their known sources of income.

Sack Digvijaya or act against PM and Chidambaram: Mulayam

Sack Digvijaya or act against PM and Chidambaram: Mulayam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Accusing the Congress party of doublespeak, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday demanded that the party either sack general secretary Digvijaya Singh or take action against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram on the Batla House encounter case.

Akhilesh touches Shivpal's feet at poll rally, says dooriyaan in politics ends

Akhilesh touches Shivpal's feet at poll rally, says dooriyaan in politics ends

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Addressing an election rally in the family bastion of Saifai, Akhilesh Yadav also asserted that his party will register a historic win in the bypoll.

PM reaches out to SP; hosts dinner for Mulayam

PM reaches out to SP; hosts dinner for Mulayam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

With government gearing up to face the opposition onslaught in winter session of Parliament on foreign direct investment in retail issue besides hike in diesel price, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday night hosted a dinner for Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

UPA government anti-Muslim, say Lalu, Mulayam

UPA government anti-Muslim, say Lalu, Mulayam

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The reports of Sachar and Ranganath Misra committees on minority welfare on Thursday generated heat in the Lok Sabha, with RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his SP counterpart Mulayam Singh Yadav charging the government with being anti-Muslim and leading walkout by their party members.

Protests over Mulayam's award to Abhishek

Protests over Mulayam's award to Abhishek

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Many feel that the government does have a special regard for the Bachchan family.

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.

Decision on President after talking to Mamata: Mulayam

Decision on President after talking to Mamata: Mulayam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday said his party will firm up its position on the issue of presidential elections after holding discussions with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee

UP Minister Babulal resigns from Mulayam Cabinet

UP Minister Babulal resigns from Mulayam Cabinet

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Lecturer Kavita Rani had alleged in letters before her disappearance on October 24 that she had received threats from various people including Babulal.

China may attack India soon, warns Mulayam

China may attack India soon, warns Mulayam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Former defence minister Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday claimed that China could attack India soon and the threat needed to be taken seriously against the backdrop of the 1962 invasion."China is laying claim on several of our states including Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarkhand besides Ladakh region. It is going to attack us soon. The attack can take place any time," the Samajwadi party supremo said in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour.

Mulayam, Iftikhar Choudhary to be honoured in London

Mulayam, Iftikhar Choudhary to be honoured in London

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Yadav and Chaudhry will be presented the awards on May 28 at a ceremony in London by Right Hon'ble Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Mulayam accuses Mayawati of hounding SP MLA

Mulayam accuses Mayawati of hounding SP MLA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday pointedly accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of hounding his party MLA Vijay Misra, prime accused in the life attempt on UP Registration and Stamps Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi in Allahabad three month ago.

BJP to vote against Mulayam

BJP to vote against Mulayam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

The confidence vote in the UP assembly is scheduled for September 8.

Special package: Mulayam too wants one

Special package: Mulayam too wants one

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

The demand comes in the backdrop of the UPA government granting a special Rs 3,225 crore package to Bihar, ruled by key UPA constituent Rashtriya Janata Dal, in the Union Budget 2004-05 ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

BSP splits; 37 rebels to support Mulayam

BSP splits; 37 rebels to support Mulayam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The rebels have formed a separate outfit, the Loktantrik BSP, and sought its merger with the Samajwadi Party.

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The EC has asked both factions to show strength of MLAs, MPs and MLCs supporting them through signed affidavits.

Mulayam refutes Rahul's charges on dues to farmers

Mulayam refutes Rahul's charges on dues to farmers

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

The CM claimed that the state government had cleared the payment dues for the previous year and the current fiscal year.

Everyone should follow basic courtesies: Cong on Mulayam

Everyone should follow basic courtesies: Cong on Mulayam

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Against the backdrop of Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's attacks on the United Progressive Alliance and the Congress, Union minister Manish Tewari on Friday said the ruling party and the alliance know how to run a coalition. "The UPA and Congress have always shown that they know how to run a coalition and the current UPA government will complete its full term," the Congress leader told reporters.

Disagree with Akhilesh, but not forming new party: Mulayam

Disagree with Akhilesh, but not forming new party: Mulayam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Mulayam said his son had promised to leave the post of party president after staying at the helm for three months, but he did not do so.

Mulayam's rap sets Akhilesh on damage control mode

Mulayam's rap sets Akhilesh on damage control mode

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's reprimand of his son Akhilesh Yadav for his 'unsatisfactory' performance as Uttar Pradesh chief minister has provoked Yadav junior to pull up his socks.

Mulayam takes up issue of farmers' suicides

Mulayam takes up issue of farmers' suicides

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

The Samajawadi Party leader pointed out that foreign companies were being paid twice the amount that was paid to their India counterparts, and demanded that farmers' loans be waived off.

No rift in party until I'm there: Mulayam

No rift in party until I'm there: Mulayam

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Mulayam announced that sacked minister Gayatri Prajapati will be taken back in the UP cabinet.

Phone tapping: Govt turns table on Mulayam

Phone tapping: Govt turns table on Mulayam

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Mulayam sparks controversy; says government is tapping Amar Singh's phone. Government hits back with grit.

Fernandes firm on campaigning for Mulayam

Fernandes firm on campaigning for Mulayam

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Fernandes said there was 'no contradiction' in his stand because the NDA was a 'platform of political parties.'

Sonia talks to Lalu, Mulayam, stalemate continues

Sonia talks to Lalu, Mulayam, stalemate continues

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, two prominent opponents of Women's Reservation Bill, had a nearly 20-minute interaction with Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, but both sides appeared to have failed to convince each other.

Mulayam keeps UPA guessing on supporting Prez nominee

Mulayam keeps UPA guessing on supporting Prez nominee

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

"The presidential elections have not been announced yet. There are no candidates. We will decide on whom to support after considering merits and de-merits (of candidates)," Mulayam Yadav said addressing a press conference in New Delhi after the party's parliamentary board meeting

Mulayam, Akhilesh meet N D Tiwari in Lucknow

Mulayam, Akhilesh meet N D Tiwari in Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Amid speculation that the Samajwadi Party is trying to woo former Uttarakhand Chief Minister N D Tiwari, Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh on Saturday met the veteran Congress leader in Lucknow.

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Mulayam flags off yatra to convert 17 OBCs to SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The move is directed at strengthening Samajwadi Party's weakening hold over a section of the OBCs, who have traditionally remained the most deprived lot. Sharat Pradhan reports

Behave or face my wrath, Mulayam tells Samajwadis

Behave or face my wrath, Mulayam tells Samajwadis

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Speaking at a special function organised at the Lohia Park in Lucknow to mark the 45th death anniversary of his party ideologue and highly rated socialist leader Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, the SP patriarch said, "I am keeping a vigilant eye on the activities of all ministers; and let it be loud and clear that any behaviour unbecoming of the high office they are holding, will not miss my attention."

Power play on Mulayam's home turf

Power play on Mulayam's home turf

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

In Bharatana, the Samajwadi Party chief seems to have an easy ride.

Withdrawal of CBI case against Mulayam, verdict reserved

Withdrawal of CBI case against Mulayam, verdict reserved

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A city court has reserved judgment for Saturday 2 pm on a criminal complaint against withdrawal of a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into alleged "benami" properties held by Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh in the name of his two sons and daughter-in-law, Dimple, wife of MP son Akhilesh.

Beni justifies Muslim quota, says Mulayam misled community

Beni justifies Muslim quota, says Mulayam misled community

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

Union minister Beni Prasad Verma on Saturday justified the sub-quota within quota for Muslims saying their condition was even worse than backwards.

No threat to our government: Mulayam

No threat to our government: Mulayam

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

On Thursday, the state government will face a trial of strength in the assembly.

Mulayam promises 'extra power' if voted back

Mulayam promises 'extra power' if voted back

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Referring to the Central Bureau of Investigations probe ordered into his family assets, Yadav alleged Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil were after him.

Mulayam orders probe into Mau riots

Mulayam orders probe into Mau riots

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

The committee has three weeks to submit its report.

Mulayam mistakenly votes for Sangma, then rectifies it

Mulayam mistakenly votes for Sangma, then rectifies it

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, who backed United Progressive Alliance Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee, on Thursday mistakenly cast his vote in favour of BJP-backed P A Sangma, but realised it in time and took remedial steps.

Mulayam embarrasses son Akhilesh and aide Azam Khan in public

Mulayam embarrasses son Akhilesh and aide Azam Khan in public

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan, the most powerful minister in his cabinet, were left embarrassed by Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav at a function at the CM's residence in Lucknow.

Mulayam openly lobbies to influence 2G auction

Mulayam openly lobbies to influence 2G auction

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Not only the variety of corporate interests are putting the pressure on every little detail regarding the 2G auction process, but even Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is lobbying for it openly, reports Sheela Bhatt.

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.

Mulayam justifies sexist comment on Women's Bill

Mulayam justifies sexist comment on Women's Bill

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Under attack for his controversial comment on the Women's Reservation Bill, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday justified his remark, that a separate quota for women would help only those belonging to elite families, whom 'youths would whistle at'.At a meeting of party workers at the SP headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav asserted that his statement was not a slip of tongue but was made after evaluating all aspects, to initiate a debate on the issue.