News for 'Mulayam'

I am not an ISI agent, says Mulayam

I am not an ISI agent, says Mulayam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The Uttar Pradesh chief minister said, chapter 12 of Fulcrum of evil: ISI, CIA and Al Quaeda nexus by former joint director of IB Moloy Krishna Dhar claiming his links with ISI, is not true.

No threat to SP government in UP: Mulayam

No threat to SP government in UP: Mulayam

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

"Our government is prepared to prove its majority on the floor of the house if so warranted," Yadav said addressing a press conference in Lucknow.

RLD ministers quit, deal a blow to Mulayam

RLD ministers quit, deal a blow to Mulayam

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The RLD Chief Ajit Singh, who announced his resignations at a press conference, said the alliance with Yadav-led SP and the government is over.

Left slam Mulayam's idea of non-Congress govt

Left slam Mulayam's idea of non-Congress govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Yadav had spoken of the possibility of non-Congress parties, including the BJP, coming together under a CMP and asked the Left parties to lead such an alternative.

NCW insulting me on rape remarks: Mulayam

NCW insulting me on rape remarks: Mulayam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Irked over the notice sent to him by the National Commission for Women over his remarks on rape, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday accused the NCW of insulting him.

Mainpuri bypoll: Akhilesh, Dimple meet Shivpal Yadav, ensure uncle's support

Mainpuri bypoll: Akhilesh, Dimple meet Shivpal Yadav, ensure uncle's support

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Shivpal Yadav on Wednesday held a meeting with party workers and exhorted them to ensure the victory of the SP candidate in the bypoll.

No issues with BJP if it changes stand on Muslims: Mulayam

No issues with BJP if it changes stand on Muslims: Mulayam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday surprised everyone in Lok Sabha by saying that his party would change its view towards Bharatiya Janata Party, if it changes its "policy and mindset" towards Muslims and Kashmir.

Modi accuses Sonia, Mulayam of misleading Muslims

Modi accuses Sonia, Mulayam of misleading Muslims

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

BJP leader Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav accusing them of indulging in vote bank politics and "misleading" Muslims in the name of secularism.

After Touching Yogi's Feet, Rajinikanth Hugs Akhilesh

After Touching Yogi's Feet, Rajinikanth Hugs Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

'Nine years ago, I had met Akhilesh at a function in Mumbai. Since then, our friendship has continued.'

Mulayam stands by 'Ladkon se galti ho jati hai' comment on rape

Mulayam stands by 'Ladkon se galti ho jati hai' comment on rape

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Seeking to wriggle out of his controversial remarks on rape, Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said "no one respects women more than Samajwadi Party" but stuck to his stand that the "wrong" anti-rape law should be amended.

UP by-polls: Mulayam's 'bahu' loses to Raj Babbar

UP by-polls: Mulayam's 'bahu' loses to Raj Babbar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday suffered a major setback when it lost the prestigious Firozabad Lok Sabha seat, with party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law losing to actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar of the Congress, by a huge margin of over 85,000 votes. Babbar, a former Member of Parliament from Agra who rebelled against the SP and joined the Congress before the Lok Sabha elections in May, secured 3,12,728 votes while Dimple Yadav got 2,27,385 votes.

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Master of the about-turn

Mulayam Singh Yadav: Master of the about-turn

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav behaved entirely in character when he broke ranks with the Congress and backed the Bharatiya Janata Party in the monsoon session, says Aditi Phadnis

Mulayam terms Kalyan tie-up as bond of friendship

Mulayam terms Kalyan tie-up as "bond of friendship

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Unmindful of the deep resentment within his own ranks and file against his new found bonhomie with once sowrn political adversary and rebel Bhartiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh , Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday termed his relationship with Kalyan as a "bond of friendship."

Mulayam alleges cover-up in phone-tapping case

Mulayam alleges cover-up in phone-tapping case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Yadav has repeated that the phone-tapping was done on Sonia Gandhi's behest.

SP leader requests Mulayam to nominate Yakub's widow as Rajya Sabha MP, suspended

SP leader requests Mulayam to nominate Yakub's widow as Rajya Sabha MP, suspended

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Farooq Ghosi has been suspended after stirring a controversy by requesting party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to nominate 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon's wife as a Rajya Sabha MP.

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

HC nod to continue puja in Gyanvapi mosque cellar, says 1993 action illegal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The high court has dismissed the Gyanvapi mosque management committee's appeal.

Mulayam failed to check violence in Mau: BJP

Mulayam failed to check violence in Mau: BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

"Police did not open fire at rioters despite a shoot-at-sight order in the riot-torn town and security personnel remained mute spectators to the mayhem," Tripathi said.

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Priyanka Maurya, was the face of the 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' campaign of Congress in Uttar Pradesh.

It was not bribe, just a Holi custom: Mulayam

It was not bribe, just a Holi custom: Mulayam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today contended that he had not violated the model code of conduct by giving "reward" to people during Holi, saying it was part of the festivities in Uttar Pradesh.

Did Modi Ignore Sonia's Greeting?

Did Modi Ignore Sonia's Greeting?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die. MPs from the Treasury and Opposition benches met thereafter in the Speaker's chambers for an exercise in enforced bon homie.

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.

Shivpal Yadav among SP's campaigners in Mainpuri LS bypoll

Shivpal Yadav among SP's campaigners in Mainpuri LS bypoll

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

There was no immediate reaction from the PSPL on the inclusion of Shivpal Singh Yadav's name in the SP's list of campaigners.

Mulayam rules out mid-term polls; says SP will back UPA

Mulayam rules out mid-term polls; says SP will back UPA

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

In a major relief to Dr Manmohan Singh-led government, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday ruled out the possibility of mid-term polls, adding that his party will support the United Progressive Alliance government as of now.

Mayawati scoffs at Mulayam's bid to join hands

Mayawati scoffs at Mulayam's bid to join hands

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Wednesday suggested that if Lalu Prasad Yadav takes initiative, he does not mind joining hands with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh.

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Members from the Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal too were part of the group, their participation seen as another indication that the party is all set to switch sides from the SP to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

'Akhilesh Yadav future PM' banner appears in Lucknow amid tiff with Cong

'Akhilesh Yadav future PM' banner appears in Lucknow amid tiff with Cong

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Besides the picture of Akhilesh Yadav, the poster also carries the picture of party state spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan 'Chand', who earlier in July on the birthday of the SP chief had put up a similar banner outside the SP office.

Azam Khan-Bukhari spat puts Mulayam in a spot of bother

Azam Khan-Bukhari spat puts Mulayam in a spot of bother

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav is caught in an escalating spat between Delhi's Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari and Uttar Pradesh Minorities Minister Mohammad Azam Khan, both baying for each other.

Taj corridor: Mulayam's clean chit to chief secy

Taj corridor: Mulayam's clean chit to chief secy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2003

"We have thoroughly examined whatever papers we have received. The chief secretary was found innocent in the inquiry conducted by the government in the disproportionate assets case," the UP chief minister told reporters in New Delhi.

Lalu-Mulayam-Mamata-Mayawati absence makes Sonia's iftar a political miss

Lalu-Mulayam-Mamata-Mayawati absence makes Sonia's iftar a political miss

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Sonia Gandhi's iftar was meant to be a powerful show of unity of Opposition parties to take on the Modi Sarkar, but that was not to be...

No talks, only courts can solve Ayodhya: Mulayam

No talks, only courts can solve Ayodhya: Mulayam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

'All efforts for a negotiated settlement have failed,' the Uttar Pradesh chief minister said in an interview to Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi.

Mulayam thanks Centre for helping foil VHP plan

Mulayam thanks Centre for helping foil VHP plan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad was unable to carry out its plan of a massive congregation in Ayodhya.

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Why Congress Can't Keep Its Flock Together

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

If the party's members aren't sure what it stands for, see no path to wealth or power, and endure control by a dynasty, which, almighty as it is within the party, cannot get them the votes, they are likely to explore options, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Ram Temple: Modi Eyes Big Gains

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

BJP sources suggest that the upcoming elections will likely revolve around the renewed enthusiasm for the temple unless another theme with religious and nationalist undertones emerges.

Cong not treating us well, but won't pull support: Mulayam

Cong not treating us well, but won't pull support: Mulayam

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday complained that Congress has not been treating his party well but despite that he ruled out withdrawal of support to the United Progressive Alliance government.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

'Not easy to remove me': Mulayam hits back

'Not easy to remove me': Mulayam hits back

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

"Rahul Gandhi ki haisiyat nahin ki hum unka naam le (Rahul Gandhi's stature is not such that I take his name)," Yadav said in response to Gandhi's charges against his government

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

After Congress split in UP, Sonia meets Mulayam

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

In the past the Congress had cold-shouldered overtures from the Samajwadi Party chief, leading to bad blood between the two parties.

'Mulayam has taken people of UP for a ride'

'Mulayam has taken people of UP for a ride'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

'The people here understand that the Congress is not trying to exploit the voter on the basis of their caste, their religion. It wants development.'

Mulayam gets stay on arrest till May 16

Mulayam gets stay on arrest till May 16

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

The case pertains to the filming of an in-house BSP meeting and subsequent release of its video cassette and CDs to the media.

Raja Bhaiyya meets on Mulayam, fuels speculation on re-induction

Raja Bhaiyya meets on Mulayam, fuels speculation on re-induction

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation gave a clean chit to independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya in Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haq's murder case, the former Uttar Pradesh minister met Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav fuelling speculations about his re-induction as minister in the government.