News for 'Samajwadi Party General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav'

Samajwadi Party revokes Azam Khan's suspension

Samajwadi Party revokes Azam Khan's suspension

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

"SP National General Secretary Ram Gopal Yadav has written a letter to Khan informing him about Mulayam Yadav's decision to revoke his suspension," party sources said in Lucknow.

Babbar suspended from Samajwadi Party

Babbar suspended from Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Babbar, who had of late launched a vitriolic attack against party General Secretary Amar Singh, was suspended from the parliamentary party on Tuesday.

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.

War 'befitting' reply to Pak's brutality: Samajwadi Party

War 'befitting' reply to Pak's brutality: Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Reacting to the beheading of an Indian soldier by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control, the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday said that a war with the country would give it a "befitting" reply for its brutality.

SP general secretary sacked for remarks on Bhatkal's arrest

SP general secretary sacked for remarks on Bhatkal's arrest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Samajwadi Party today sacked Kamal Farooqi as its Secretary in the wake of his controversial remarks that Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal was arrested as he was a Muslim.

Samajwadi Party disowns MP who interviewed Modi

Samajwadi Party disowns MP who interviewed Modi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Samajwadi Party on Saturday distanced itself from Shahid Siddiqui, saying he is no longer a part of the party two days after his interview with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi made waves.

No entry for media at Samajwadi Party's Bollywood bash

No entry for media at Samajwadi Party's Bollywood bash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Live coverage of a cultural extravaganza in Etawah in the ancestral Saifai village of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has been prohibited by the district administration.

Ramgopal Yadav reinstated in Samajwadi Party

Ramgopal Yadav reinstated in Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Ramgopal was expelled from the party for six years on October 23.

Swami Prasad Maurya quits Samajwadi Party, resigns as MLC

Swami Prasad Maurya quits Samajwadi Party, resigns as MLC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Maurya resigned as the party's national general secretary on February 13, accusing the leadership of discriminating against him and not defending him over his controversial statements on the Ramcharitmanas and the Ayodhya temple consecration ceremony.

'Outsider' Amar Singh appointed SP general secretary by Mulayam

'Outsider' Amar Singh appointed SP general secretary by Mulayam

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'You have been appointed general secretary of Samajwadi Party. I hope in the coming days you will strengthen the party in Uttar Pradesh assembly elections,' Mulayam said in a handwritten letter to Amar.

Akhilesh Yadav is SP's UP party chief

Akhilesh Yadav is SP's UP party chief

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

After Samajwadi Party's drubbing in the Lok Sabha polls, its president Mulayam Singh Yadav today appointed his son Akhilesh as the UP party chief in an effort to revamp the state unit.

Akhilesh Yadav elected SP president for 3rd time

Akhilesh Yadav elected SP president for 3rd time

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Declaring the result of the election at the Samajwadi Party national convention at Ramabai Ambedkar stadium here, Ram Gopal Yadav said Akhilesh Yadav was the only candidate for the post.

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Ashes Immersed in Ganga

Mulayam Singh Yadav's Ashes Immersed in Ganga

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A week after Mulayam Singh Yadav passed into the ages on October 10, his son Akhilesh Yadav immersed his ashes at Haridwar.

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Mulayam and the Samajwadi Party house of cards

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

How he hopes to retain his fort is anyone's guess, says Nazarwala, the man who called right the 2007 and 2012 UP elections.

SP spokesman removed unceremoniously for defying Mulayam's son

SP spokesman removed unceremoniously for defying Mulayam's son

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Samajwadi Party spokesman Mohan Singh had issued a statement contradicting Akhilesh Yadav's stand on the proposed induction of mafia don turned politician D P Yadav into the party. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Congress-SP in series of talks ahead of UPA meeting

Congress-SP in series of talks ahead of UPA meeting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Sources in the Samajwadi Party said that Mulayam Singh Yadav, his cousin and party general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav and another senior leader Naresh Aggarwal have held at least five rounds of discussion with Congress leaders

Dimple Yadav to contest Lok Sabha by-poll in Kannauj

Dimple Yadav to contest Lok Sabha by-poll in Kannauj

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, will contest the Kannauj Lok Sabha by-election as a Samajwadi Party candidate. "As per the wish of the party workers, the central parliamentary board of the party has decided that Dimple Yadav will contest the by-election for Kannauj seat," SP national general secretary Ram Gopal Yadav told reporters. Akhilesh Yadav had contested from the Firozabad and Kannauj seat in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

'Insult to Bapu': Oppn MPs protest against G RAM G bill

'Insult to Bapu': Oppn MPs protest against G RAM G bill

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes the government's proposed bill to replace MGNREGA, arguing it weakens the guaranteed 100 days of employment for the poor and centralizes control over the scheme.

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."

INDIA: What's Cooking?

INDIA: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

After they met in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, INDIA bloc leaders decided to sit in the Opposition for now...

BJP, Opposition Trade Barbs Over Women's Quota Bill

BJP, Opposition Trade Barbs Over Women's Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The BJP and the Opposition have engaged in a war of words over the implementation of the women's reservation bill, which aims to reserve seats for women in legislatures. The bill was defeated in the Lower House, leading to accusations and counter-accusations between the parties.

SP slams Cabinet rejig, says corrupt ministers inducted

SP slams Cabinet rejig, says corrupt ministers inducted

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The Samajwadi Party said those facing corruption charges have been inducted into the Union Council of Ministers.

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

Prez poll: SP leader's remark triggers speculation

Prez poll: SP leader's remark triggers speculation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

A remark made by a Samajwadi Party leader on the use of the Hindi word 'hamara' by Mamata Banerjee on Friday triggered speculation whether Mulayam Singh Yadav's party was still with Trinamool Congress in putting up A P J Abdul Kalam as a Presidential candidate.

Sp chief, Amar Singh to meet at Saifai festival

Sp chief, Amar Singh to meet at Saifai festival

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

"Amar Singh will be chairing the closing session of the Saifai festival," Mulayam told reporters on Monday, shortly after inaugurating the 14-day cultural event at Saifai in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh.

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.

Amar Singh gives President list of SP MPs

Amar Singh gives President list of SP MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Ram Gopal Yadav met President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday. Amar Singh handed over to the President a list of Lok Sabha MPs who contested under the SP symbol.

Ten MPs take oath in RS

Ten MPs take oath in RS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh and his party colleague Ram Gopal Yadav along with eight other new members of Parliament were administered oath by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on Wednesday.

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Opposition parties are expected to announce their joint vice-presidential candidate, potentially leading to a 'south versus south' contest. Meetings and discussions have been held to finalize the candidate, with names from Tamil Nadu being considered. The opposition aims to field a non-political figure with national standing.

'I didn't come to do politics'

'I didn't come to do politics'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

What did Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh Yadav discuss at breakfast?

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

When Sonia Met Mamata, Kejriwal...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Scenes from the Opposition leaders' dinner meeting, in Bengaluru on Monday, July 17, 2023.

Bihar polls: SP, NCP, SJD-D to contest as allies in third front

Bihar polls: SP, NCP, SJD-D to contest as allies in third front

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

SP on Thursday announced its decision to contest the Bihar assembly polls with SJDD, NCP and NPP, saying the combine will present a third alternative to the voters.

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.

Grand alliance breaks in Bihar; 'humiliated' Mulayam walks away

Grand alliance breaks in Bihar; 'humiliated' Mulayam walks away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday pulled out of the 'grand alliance' in poll-bound Bihar, saying it felt "humiliated" as it was not consulted while deciding seats and would contest the assembly elections in the state on its own.

SP plays safe with Mulayam, names him from Mainpuri

SP plays safe with Mulayam, names him from Mainpuri

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The party has left Mainpuri, described as its "safest" seat, for Mulayam Yadav, who is the MP from Azamgarh right now.

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

For the first time, Akhilesh is leading the SP almost single-handed into a major election, but he is not the only one running the show Shikha Shalini reports.

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.

'Congress lacks guts and numbers'

'Congress lacks guts and numbers'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

Accusing the Congress of behaving "arrogantly" and its ministers of destroying the country's federal structure, the\n\nSP said merely by securing 145 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha the Congress was acting as if it was on cloud nine

How Akhilesh Yadav has failed UP

How Akhilesh Yadav has failed UP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

He came to power with a huge mandate in 2012, but Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has now forfeited the voters' trust.