Mukhtar Ansari

Rejected by Akhilesh Yadav, gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari set to join Mayawati's BSP

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who is at odds with Samajwadi Party national president and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, is most likely to join hands with BSP chief Mayawati for contesting assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Jan 25, 2017, 12:31 PM IST

UP polls: Rejected by SP, don-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to join BSP

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Jan 25, 2017, 12:13 PM IST

Samajwadi Party's family feud reignited? Akhilesh Yadav names his 403 poll candidates; Shivpal says list not cleared

With crucial UP polls around the corner, it seems family feud within the ruling Samajwadi Party has been reignited.

Dec 26, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Shivpal Yadav's list might not go down well with Akhilesh, Ramgopal

The list of candidates released by SP state president Shivpal Yadav has once again brought to the fore the tug-of-war within the ruling party clan as names of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother and another mafia don Ateeq Ahmad might not be palatable to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Dec 11, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

'Quami Ekta Dal merger will strengthen Samajwadi Party'

The merger has been one of the key issues during the last month`s intra-family feud, with Akhilesh openly showing his reservations about the pact.

Oct 07, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Congress demands clarification from Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal on SP-QED merger

Amidst the ongoing political tussle within the Samajwadi Party, the Congress Party on Friday urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Yadav to clarify their stand on the party`s merger with the Quami Ekta Dal (QED) ahead of next year`s Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

Oct 07, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

Mukhtar Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal merges with Samajwadi Party; decision taken by Mulayam Singh Yadav

Mukhtar Ansari's Quami Ekta Dal on Thursday merged with the Samajwadi Party.

Oct 06, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Merger with Samajwadi Party difficult, can forge alliance: Mukhtar Ansari

Mafia don-turned-legislator Mukhtar Ansari on Tuesday ruled out the merger of his Quami Ekta Dal (QED) with the Samajwadi Party (SP) which is currently in power in Uttar Pradesh.

Aug 23, 2016, 19:15 PM IST

'Mulayam's advice antibiotic for Samajwadi Party'

Downplaying the remarks made by Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav wherein he supported his brother Shivpal Yadav and slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister AkhileshYadav, party leader Abu Azmi on Tuesday said his advice should be seen as an `anti-biotic` suggested by a doctor during seasonal changes.

Aug 16, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Cracks in Yadav family: Tussle continues between Akhilesh and Shivpal; Mulayam in a fix

All is not well within the powerful Yadav family in Uttar Pradesh.

Aug 16, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

'Humiliated' Quami Ekta Dal blames Akhilesh Yadav for cancellation of merger

Announcing QED's decision to field candidates in 44 seats in 18 districts of eastern UP for Assembly elections in 2017, Ansari said his party would show SP its "real place".

Jun 28, 2016, 17:46 PM IST

SP calls off merger with Mukhtar Ansari's Qaumi Ekta Dal, Balram Yadav to be inducted back in UP Cabinet

Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramgopal Yadav announced on Saturday that the merger with gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's Qaumi Ekta Dal and Samajwadi Party has been called off.

Jun 25, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

We don't need people like Mukhtar Ansari in party: Akhilesh Yadav

Without mincing words, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday expressed his resentment over the merger with gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's party saying he will not be welcome in Samajwadi Party.

Jun 25, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Feud brewing within Samajwadi Party? Akhilesh Yadav says 'No', adds merger with QED an internal matter of party

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday dismissed speculation that he was unhappy with Samajwadi Party embracing gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's party, saying there is "no displeasure" and it is an internal matter of the party.

Jun 23, 2016, 14:34 PM IST