Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav interprets 'PD' in PDA as Pandits, expanding the party's voter base to include Brahmins, citing historical hardships faced by the community under the BJP government.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the SIT probe into the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, suggesting a power struggle between BJP factions influenced the investigation. He alleged those accused feared public outrage and demanded an investigation by central agencies like ED or CBI.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of betraying Lord Ram and the Constitution, linking it to alleged embezzlement in Ayodhya Temple offerings. He claimed voters protected the Constitution in the 2024 elections and criticized the BJP's alleged attempts to undermine it.
BJP criticized Samajwadi Party for allegedly portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna during a havan, accusing them of mocking Hindus. This occurred amid the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya, where SP leaders questioned the UP government, while CM Yogi Adityanath attacked SP for its past actions against Ram devotees.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government of protecting 'big fish' after an FIR was registered against eight persons for alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A Supreme Court petition also seeks a CBI-monitored investigation into the allegations.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to replace CMs in MP, Rajasthan, and UP, using land-related allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav as a pretext. Congress also attacked Yadav, calling it a 'plunder' and suggesting internal BJP infighting.
Om Prakash Rajbhar, a UP minister and SBSP chief, claims the Samajwadi Party (SP) is heading for a split. He predicts Akhilesh Yadav will step aside for Shivpal Singh Yadav to lead the party, drawing parallels to Shiv Sena and Trinamool Congress. Rajbhar also alleged some SP leaders are in touch with the BJP.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar attacked Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav, accusing him of looking down on non-Yadav backward communities. Rajbhar reiterated his claim that the SP is heading for a split, with a 'real uncle' taking charge.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major party split, attributing the rumors to the BJP's history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for challenges and remains a strong organization.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav dismissed claims of a major split within his party, attributing the rumors to the BJP's alleged history of engineering defections. He stated the SP is prepared for such challenges and remains a strong organization.
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.
