Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned derogatory social media comments against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter, stating such remarks are unacceptable and directed police to take action. He urged Yadav to ensure his party workers also exercise restraint in their language.
Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a severe power crisis this summer, leading to widespread complaints from across the political spectrum. BJP MLAs, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and BSP chief Mayawati have all criticized the state government's handling of the electricity shortage, highlighting the distress caused to citizens, businesses, and farmers.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav stated that alliances will continue in future elections with a focus on 'victory not seats'. He emphasized the party's experience in coalition politics and ensuring mutual benefits for partners, aiming to strengthen opposition unity.
Police investigate the death of Prateek Yadav, brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, found unconscious at BJP leader Aparna Yadav's Lucknow residence.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mourns the death of his younger step brother Prateek Yadav, describing him as a hardworking, health-conscious young man who sought independence through his own efforts.
Prateek Yadav, step-brother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died at 38 in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances. Brought to Civil Hospital by Aparna's brother, doctors declared him dead on arrival. The exact cause of death is under investigation pending a postmortem examination.
Prateek Yadav, 38, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow. Known for his love of animals and fitness, the cause of his death is under investigation.
Prateek Yadav, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, passed away in Lucknow. He was 38. Doctors declared him brought dead at Civil Hospital. The cause of death is under investigation. Prateek Yadav had recently accused his wife of damaging family relationships and planned a divorce.
Prateek Yadav, 38, stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav and husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav, died in Lucknow; cause of death pending post-mortem.
An FIR is filed against Samajwadi Party MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP leaders, including CM Yogi Adityanath, have strongly condemned the comments, calling them an insult to democratic values and demanding action from SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
Opposition parties are criticizing PM Modi's call for austerity amidst the West Asia crisis, labeling it a tactic to evade accountability for economic failures. Leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge argue the PM is shifting responsibility onto the public. Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav also questioned the timing and perceived hypocrisy of these austerity demands.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced the party has ended its association with political consultancy I-PAC, citing financial constraints rather than electoral performance. Yadav clarified that the decision was due to limited resources, not recent election outcomes, and that the party had engaged I-PAC for early preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Following the Trinamool Congress's defeat in West Bengal, the Samajwadi Party's potential pact with political consultancy firm I-PAC for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections is now uncertain. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was reportedly hesitant to hire I-PAC, and the firm's recent challenges, including an ED raid, further complicate any potential deal.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav visited Medanta Hospital in Lucknow to check on BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal, who sustained serious burns while trying to set fire to his effigy during a protest in Bahraich, UP. The MLA has suffered burns on nearly 75% of her face. Yadav posted on X saying political differences should not come in the way of compassion, wishing her a speedy recovery.
BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal sustained serious burns (75% of her face affected) while attempting to set fire to an effigy of SP leader Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a protest in Bahraich, UP. Akhilesh Yadav visited her at Medanta Hospital in Lucknow, wishing her a speedy recovery and stating that political differences should not come in the way of compassion.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav visited BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal in a Lucknow hospital after she sustained severe burns while burning an effigy of Yadav during a protest in Bahraich. Both sides highlighted the importance of humanitarian values in politics.
