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MP Munawwar Hasan killed in road mishap

MP Munawwar Hasan killed in road mishap

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Police in Palwal said the accident occurred at about 1.15 am when Hasan was travelling from Mathura to Delhi in a Scorpio vehicle, which collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction near Banchari village on National Highway 2.

Mayawati accuses SP of fomenting trouble in UP

Mayawati accuses SP of fomenting trouble in UP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

"Their (SP's) people tried to create terror and a number of goons were (involved) in that," she alleged adding, her government will not tolerate any kind of disturbance to the peace in the state.

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.

'Nuclear deal will affect Muslim votes'

'Nuclear deal will affect Muslim votes'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary and MP Shahid Siddiqui speaks on his party's relations with the Congress, the Indo-US nuclear deal and Muslim votes.

BSP continues its march: exit polls

BSP continues its march: exit polls

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

According to the exit poll, if present voting patterns continue, the BSP could emerge as the single largest party with 131-141 seats against 98 in 2002 elections, followed by the Samajwadi Party with 109-119 seats (145 in 2002).

Will NOT stake claim to form govt if UPA falls: BJP

Will NOT stake claim to form govt if UPA falls: BJP

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Wednesday attacked Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party for continuing their support to the "scamster" Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government and said his party will not stake claim to form a government in case both withdrew support to it.

After UP, Akhilesh-Mayawati stitch alliance in MP, U'khand

After UP, Akhilesh-Mayawati stitch alliance in MP, U'khand

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

While Madhya Pradesh sends 29 members to the Lok Sabha, Uttarakhand accounts for 5 seats in the Lower House of Parliament.

UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav ropes in small parties to make a comeback

UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav ropes in small parties to make a comeback

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

While Yadav began to tour different constituencies and address public meetings to mobilise the SP rank and file, he has concurrently started the tedious process of cobbling up an alliance of smaller outfits representing a mlange of castes and sub-castes, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

MUST READ: Ten trends of UP elections 2012

MUST READ: Ten trends of UP elections 2012

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The Kumbhkarna has woken up and the prime minister can now rest easy. Sheela Bhatt presents the ten new trends set by the Uttar Pradesh elections

Muslims erred in voting for SP which is complicit with BJP, says Mayawati

Muslims erred in voting for SP which is complicit with BJP, says Mayawati

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday claimed the Muslims made a "huge mistake" by voting for the Samajwadi Party, which she accused of being "complicit with the Bharatiya Janata Party in giving communal colour" to the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Akhilesh is turning into a 'despot'. Here's proof

Akhilesh is turning into a 'despot'. Here's proof

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Perhaps unwittingly, young Samajwadi chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has forgotten that it was the media campaign against Mayawati's undemocratic and despotic ways that helped him to romp home with a clear majority. Sharat Pradhan reports

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Opposition demands Parliament discussion on Agnipath at Birla's all-party meet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday sought cooperation of all parties for the smooth conduct of proceedings with "decency, dignity and discipline", even as the Opposition demanded discussion on the Agnipath scheme, unemployment and farmers' issues.

Owaisi's AIMIM denies reports of alliance with SP

Owaisi's AIMIM denies reports of alliance with SP

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The Hyderabad MP had earlier announced thatthe AIMIM will contest 100 seats in Uttar Pradesh polls scheduled early next year.

BJP plans 'Sneh Milan' to woo Muslims in UP

BJP plans 'Sneh Milan' to woo Muslims in UP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

"The party will try to connect with these voters by organising 'Sneh Milan: Ek Desh, Ek DNA Sammelan' in various West Uttar Pradesh districts," he said, adding these conferences would start after Eid next month and the first convention will be held in Muzaffarnagar.

UP poll promises: Laptops, jobs, cows and Ram Mandir

UP poll promises: Laptops, jobs, cows and Ram Mandir

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

What are the policy directions in which India's political parties are taking its citizens? Studying the manifestos released before the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections helps answer that.

Govt embarrassed as BSF bill deferred in RS

Govt embarrassed as BSF bill deferred in RS

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

In a embarrassment to the government, Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha on Thursday forced deferment of a bill that aimed at allowing Border Security Force to operate at places other than border areas.

BJP names candidates for bypolls, fields SP rebel from Ghosi

BJP names candidates for bypolls, fields SP rebel from Ghosi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The party has fielded Parvati Das for the by-election to the Bageshwar assembly seat in Uttarakhand and Lijinlal G for the Puthuppally assembly seat in Kerala.

It's Rahul vs BJP on lateral entry of bureaucrats

It's Rahul vs BJP on lateral entry of bureaucrats

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The opposition parties on Sunday slammed the move to hire public servants through lateral entry, claiming it will snatch reservations from SCs, STs and OBCs, but the Bharatiya Janata Party hit back stating the National Democratic Alliance government was bringing transparency to this mode of recruitment started by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance.

Polls to 11 RS seats in UP, Uttarakhand on Nov 9

Polls to 11 RS seats in UP, Uttarakhand on Nov 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

As per practice, counting of votes will take place on November 9 evening after polling concludes.

Before turbulent session, PM to host dinner for UPA leaders

Before turbulent session, PM to host dinner for UPA leaders

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Bracing for an opposition onslaught in Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will host a dinner for United Progressive Alliance leaders on Friday to firm up a joint strategy on various issues like Foreign Direct Investment that are expected to come up during the session beginning next week.

This time too, Mayawati will not contest UP assembly polls

This time too, Mayawati will not contest UP assembly polls

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

"Former Chief Minister Mayawati and I will not contest the assembly elections," Bahujan Samaj Party member of Parliament Satish Chandra Misra told ANI.

UP local body polls: BJP shines, Cong washed out

UP local body polls: BJP shines, Cong washed out

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh winning 10 of 12 mayoral posts in municipal corporations with Congress failing to open its account.

Rahul's flop show in UP? Cong trails in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rahul's flop show in UP? Cong trails in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Corruption, Anna Hazare's campaign and lack of grassroot support have led to the party's downfall, say analysts. Faisal Kidwai reports from Lucknow

No compulsion behind supporting UPA, says SP

No compulsion behind supporting UPA, says SP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

The Samajwadi Party on Tuesday said it was not supporting the UPA government due to any compulsion, a day after Union minister Beni Prasad Verma claimed that SP and Bahujan Samaj Party will continue supporting the dispensation at the Centre.

SP stir: Over 250 workers arrested across UP

SP stir: Over 250 workers arrested across UP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Scores of Samajwadi Party workers were arrested in Allahabad on Monday while staging a demonstration as part of the party's statewide stir against the Bahujan Samaj Party government even as the Leader of Opposition in the state Legislative Council was kept in "preventive detention."

SP, BSP should follow Mamata's suit, says Rajnath Singh

SP, BSP should follow Mamata's suit, says Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Welcoming Trinamool Congress' move to withdraw support to the United Progressive Alliance government, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday said if Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party are "honestly opposed" to FDI in retail they should also follow Mamata Banerjee's footsteps.

SP, BSP to continue 'outside support' to UPA

SP, BSP to continue 'outside support' to UPA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Both Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party might be thoroughly opposed to the United Progressive Alliance government's recent decision to allow FDI in retail as well as the hike in diesel price, but neither of these parties are likely to immediately part ways with the UPA.

Fourth phase of UP elections records around 60% polling

Fourth phase of UP elections records around 60% polling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

As many as 624 candidates are in the fray in this round of voting being held in Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rae Bareli, Banda, and Fatehpur districts.

Pranab likely to be next President

Pranab likely to be next President

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Pranab Mukherjee appears set to be the next President with his candidature announced on Friday by the ruling UPA and endorsed swiftly by supporting parties Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party amid indications that he will gather more support ahead.

Pranab as Prez poses big problems for PM, Sonia and co

Pranab as Prez poses big problems for PM, Sonia and co

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The Congress is working on "evolving a general consensus" for naming the candidate for the next president of India with sources in the party confirming that Pranab Mukherjee appears to be the only name doing the rounds.

Govt wins first NCTC battle, Swaraj questions majority

Govt wins first NCTC battle, Swaraj questions majority

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The United Progressive Alliance government on Monday had a smooth sailing in Lok Sabha with key ally Trinamool Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party walking out and the Samajwadi Party withdrawing its amendments to the President's address, notwithstanding the hype surrounding their opposition on issues like the National Counterterrorism Center.

'What was the Congress doing in UP for 40 years?'

'What was the Congress doing in UP for 40 years?'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Launching her party's election campaign in a poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday trained her guns more pointedly towards the Congress party, blaming it for anything and everything that she could not deliver to the masses during her five years rule over India s most populous state. Sharat Pradhan reports.

BJP, SP, BSP lack vision for UP: Rahul

BJP, SP, BSP lack vision for UP: Rahul

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Accusing successive governments under Bahujan Samaj Party, Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh of plundering public money, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday hit out at these parties for "lacking vision" for the state's development and their "mistrust" of Centre's "pro-poor" policies.

UP govt recommends CBI probe into death of Kanpur bizman

UP govt recommends CBI probe into death of Kanpur bizman

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The 36-year-old businessman had died after being allegedly assaulted by the police at a Gorakhpur hotel which they had raided on Monday night.

Give us 5 years of UP rule: Rahul to voters

Give us 5 years of UP rule: Rahul to voters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh remained Congress star campaigner Rahul Gandhi's main target, as he went on a full-throated campaign in different constituencies falling under the first phase of the five-phased Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections. Sharat Pradhan reports.

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

With the announcement of the dates of the forthcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Goa and Uttrakhand, political parties have sharpened their attacks on their rivals in order to score a political advantage and attract voters to their fold. Bharatiya Janata party leader Rajnath Singh claimed that Congress party's presence in UP polls would be insignificant.

SP likely to oust Maya; better result for Cong: UP poll survey

SP likely to oust Maya; better result for Cong: UP poll survey

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Mayawati's eventful tenure in Uttar Pradesh seems to be heading for a change in the upcoming assembly elections, expected to be held in February-March next year.

Now, both SP and BSP vie for the Brahmin vote

Now, both SP and BSP vie for the Brahmin vote

Rediff.com12 May 2013

With the political scene hotting up towards an early Lok Sabha election, both the ruling Samajwadi Party and its sworn rival, the Bahujan Samaj Party were desperately vying for the Brahmin vote.