Uttar Pradesh assembly polls

UP bypolls: BJP, SP accuse each other of stopping people from voting, polling sluggish in Rampur

The Samajwadi Party, on its official Twitter handle, alleged that the police force was being used and officials on election duty were preventing people from casting their votes, especially in Rampur.

Dec 05, 2022, 16:51 PM IST

Will never accept offer of President's post: Mayawati accuses BJP, RSS of spreading ‘false propaganda’

BSP chief Mayawati said in a statement, "Let alone becoming the President, I cannot even imagine such a thing in my dream. They (BJP) also know that long ago Kanshi Ram ji had rejected this offer and I am his firm disciple." 

Mar 27, 2022, 17:54 PM IST

If SP comes to power, they will work for only one caste and religion: Amit Shah in UP

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of playing selective caste and religion politics and said that he will work only for one caste and religion if voted to power.

Feb 28, 2022, 19:17 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi calls terrorism irrelevant issue: Amit Shah in Pilibhit

Addressing a public meeting at Pilibhit, Amit Shah said, "Priyanka Gandhi says that she has no time for stupid things like terrorism.”

Feb 21, 2022, 23:06 PM IST

'Soja beta varna Kejriwal aajayega...'Arvind Kejriwal turns Gabbar; Read why

Calling himself a nightmare for those who indulged in corrupt practices,  Kejriwal used the famous dialogue of the iconic movie Sholay to express his reputation as a man against corruption.

Feb 21, 2022, 16:06 PM IST

Congress's 19,000 workers went to jail for Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi in Raebareli

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that Congress party workers, including her, went to jails and were harassed while trying to get justice for farmers, women and backward people in Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 20, 2022, 20:01 PM IST

'Parivaarwadis' didn't let me work for Uttar Pradesh before 2017: PM Modi in Hardoi

“I am sad that from 2014 to 2017 these 'parivarwadis' did not support me. I am an MP from UP, but till 2017 they (then govt) didn't let me work for the people of UP," said Modi.

Feb 20, 2022, 16:17 PM IST

Mulayam Singh, Akhilesh Yadav cast vote in Saifai's Yashwantnagar; watch

Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav are both constituents of Saifai’s Yashwantnagar.

Feb 20, 2022, 12:35 PM IST

Only Corona and 'pariwarwadi' fear Covid-19 vaccine: PM Narendra Modi takes dig at Akhilesh Yadav

The remarks came in reference to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's older statements in which he called the Covid vaccine 'BJP ka tika' raising objection to the vaccine certificate carrying Modi's image.

Feb 17, 2022, 17:50 PM IST

How contaminated water forced these two villages to boycott UP assembly polls; Read here

People of Narau and Milaal Nangla, two key villages in Shekhupur of the Badaun district, decided not to cast the ballot am boycott these elections. 

Feb 14, 2022, 18:04 PM IST

Voting for 58 seats in Phase 1 of UP assembly polls on Feb 10; fate of 9 ministers to be sealed

The districts where the elections will be held are Shamli, Hapur, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Mathura and Agra. The political parties have already announced their key promises and each party has promised freebies.

Feb 09, 2022, 23:11 PM IST

UP polls: Amit Shah to hold public rally in Jat dominated Baghpat today

Amit Shah's rally in Baghpat, a Jat dominated area, is aimed to woo members of the Jat community many of whom participated in the farmers' agitation.

Feb 06, 2022, 06:46 AM IST

Astrology business booms in Uttar Pradesh as Assembly polls near

Political leaders and candidates, cutting across party lines, are known to consult astrologers for a favourable time for filing nominations and starting their campaigns.

Feb 05, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

FIR lodged against Samajwadi Party for model code violation, defying Covid-19 protocols

Lucknow District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash said that the Samajwadi Party`s virtual rally was held without prior permission. "Upon receiving information, a police team was sent to the SP office. Action is being taken on the basis of their report," he said, adding that Section 144 is in force in the state capital.

Jan 14, 2022, 19:16 PM IST

For Samajwadi Party, A means 'Apradh, Aatank', B means...: Amit Shah in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi

Amit Shah, as quoted by ANI, said, “ABCD of the Samajwadi Party is different. For them A means 'Apradh and Aatank', B means 'Bhai-Bhatijavad', C means 'Corruption' and D means 'Danga'.” 

Dec 28, 2021, 16:09 PM IST

UP Assembly polls: BJP's Jan Vishwas Yatra to begin today, party's top leaders to participate

The Yatras will be inaugurated by the party`s top leaders including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other union ministers. Yatras will be taken out from Bijnor, Mathura, Jhansi, Ghazipur, Ambedkar Nagar and Ballia.

Dec 19, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Eyeing Uttar Pradesh polls, Amit Shah to hold crucial strategy meet with CM Yogi Adityanath, party leaders on Friday

According to the party sources, Amit Shah will hold a brainstorming session with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, state election in-charge Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sunil Bansal and Swatantra Dev Singh in Varanasi on Friday.

Nov 11, 2021, 08:42 AM IST

Congress built railways, airports, roads, BJP selling all of them: Priyanka Gandhi

Gandhi alleged that the UP government under CM Yogi Adityanath was exploiting people of all castes and classes.

Oct 31, 2021, 16:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2022: AAP promises 300 units of free electricity, 24-hour power supply

AAP, which has decided to contest all 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, will provide 300 units of free electricity to domestic consumers, waive outstanding bills and ensure 24-hour power supply if voted to power, Manish Sisodia said. 

Sep 16, 2021, 16:57 PM IST

UP Polls: BJP to hold more than 100 programmes over next six months

The birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh co-founder Deendayal Upadhyay will be celebrated on September 25.

Aug 07, 2021, 21:48 PM IST