Sharad Yadav

Sharad Yadav defends `honour of vote above honour of daughter` statement, says 'didn't say anything wrong`

This is not the first time Sharad Yadav has passed sexist remarks.

Jan 25, 2017, 12:28 PM IST

Honour of vote more important than honour of daughter: Sharad Yadav

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Jan 25, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

Opposition parties meet President Pranab over demonetisation woes, blame govt for Winter Session washout

Opposition parties led by Congress on Friday met President Pranab Mukherjee to apprise him of problems caused by the Centre's demonetisation move to the common man, and also informed him about "not being" allowed to speak in Parliament.

Dec 16, 2016, 13:26 PM IST

Amidst Opposition uproar, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

When the House met for the day, opposition members demanded an obituary reference for the Army personnel killed in Tuesday`s attack in Nagrota, in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nov 30, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav ready for any 'test', cautions SP against 'damage'

As the power tussle between him and his uncle Shivpal played out in open on the silver jubilee celebrations of the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday he was ready for any test and cautioned against "damage" to the party.

Nov 05, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Samajwadi Party silver jubilee event: No peace in Yadav clan; Shivpal takes dig at Akhilesh, shoves CM's aide on stage

Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party tried to put up a united face at its silver jubilee gala here on Saturday but the peace seemed fragile as state party chief Shivpal Singh Yadav took many pot shots at his nephew and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Nov 05, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Lalu, Sharad Yadav silent over Nitish Kumar's projection as PM

RJD leader Lalu Prasad and former JD-U President Sharad Yadav's refusal to comment on the projection of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as Prime Ministerial material ahead of the 2019 general election has fueled speculations about their unhappiness over the matter.

Oct 17, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

Sedition case will make Markandey Katju careful in future: Sharad Yadav

Supporting the sedition case against former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju, former JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav on Wednesday condemned his remarks on Bihar and said that the case under the stringent law will make him "careful" in future.

Sep 28, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Kashmir Valley remains shut for 58th day, heavy security deployed in Srinagar

Authorities made heavy security deployment in Srinagar and other places of the Kashmir Valley Monday to maintain law and order.

Sep 05, 2016, 09:03 AM IST

Kashmir Valley remains shut for 58th day

Authorities made heavy security deployment in Srinagar and other places of the Kashmir Valley Monday to maintain law and order.

Sep 05, 2016, 08:20 AM IST

Opposition in Rajya Sabha demands start of political process in Kashmir

The Opposition parties demanded stopping the use of pellet guns on protesters.

Aug 08, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Sharad Yadav makes shocking statement, says Kanwar Yatra is performed by unemployed people

Had there been employment, the number of kanwariyas would have been less on the roads, said Sharad Yadav.

Aug 06, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

Unemployment issue disrupts Rajya Sabha

 The Rajya Sabha was disrupted on Friday after the problem of unemployment was raised during zero hour.

Jul 29, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

'Tunch maal' to 'dented painted women' - When top politicians made crass, sexist remarks

Here are some of the highly controversial statements made by senior politicians against women which not only evoked a severe backlash but also triggered a national debate on the conduct of public figures.

Jul 21, 2016, 03:41 AM IST

Nitish Kumar launches JD (U) membership drive

The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) hopes to have 25 lakh news members signing up on the very first day of the drive.

Jun 05, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Ram Jethamalani, Lalu's daughter Misa Bharti file nominations for Rajya Sabha from RJD

The term of five sitting Rajya Sabha MPs from Bihar will expire in July.

May 30, 2016, 13:05 PM IST

UP elections: 'Arjun' Nitish Kumar and 'Lord Krishna' Sharad Yadav to sound poll buggle in Varanasi today

Earlier, BJP's Uttar Pradesh president Keshav Prasad Maurya was depicted as 'Lord Krishna' and 'Arjun' in posters in Allahabad.

May 12, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

JD(U) member of Rajya Sabha raises issue of paucity of judges

JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav raised in the Rajya Sabha the issue of paucity of judges over which CJI TS Thakur recently broke down in front of Prime Minister.

May 04, 2016, 14:36 PM IST

Nitish Kumar formally takes over as JD-U president

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday was officially coronated as the national president of the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) here.

Apr 23, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Sharad Yadav steps down as JDU chief, Nitish Kumar likely to be new party president

JD(U) is set to elect a new president in its National Council meeting on April 10, bringing an end to the over 10-year long tenure of Sharad Yadav, who resigned from the post today.

Apr 04, 2016, 15:09 PM IST