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Ayodhya's Bhadarsa town renamed Bharat Nagar, announces UP CM Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announced renaming of Khiloni-Suchitaganj nagar panchayat to Maa Jwala Ji Nagar Panchayat. The municipal town of Bhadarsa will henceforth be known as Bharat Nagar, honoring Lord Ram's brother. This renaming reflects the cultural legacy and devotion of Bharat. The chief minister also mentioned recent conduct of…

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ED raids ex-Samajwadi Party MLA Deep Narayan, his associates in Uttar Pradesh

The ED conducted searches in Jhansi and Lucknow as part of an ongoing investigation into former MLA Deep Narayan Singh Yadav. The probe aims to uncover evidence of illicit financial transactions and acquired assets. Incriminating documents and digital devices were seized during the extensive search operations. The investigation is based…

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Senior SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary suffers cardiac arrest, hospitalised

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary was admitted to Civil Hospital in Lucknow after suffering a cardiac arrest. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited the hospital and confirmed Chaudhary's condition has stabilized, with a team of doctors monitoring him. Cardiology specialists have been consulted, and he will be…

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Ram Nivas temple head levels shrine grab charge against Champat Rai; Akhilesh Yadav seeks probe

A priest from a centuries-old temple near Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has accused Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and his associates of illegally seizing control of the shrine using forged documents. Hari Shankar Safariwala claims the temple, valued at Rs 50 crore, has been under their…

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On Akhilesh's birthday, SP workers portray him as Lord Krishna; BJP demands apology

Samajwadi Party workers celebrated Akhilesh Yadav's birthday by unveiling a poster depicting him as Lord Krishna holding the Constitution. Party leaders stated this symbolised Yadav's commitment to justice and righteousness. The BJP criticised the act as an insult to Sanatan Dharma and demanded an apology, accusing the SP of religious…

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Samajwadi Party misused Rampuri knife to grab lands; BJP made it a symbol of security, development: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used the 'Rampuri chaku' metaphor to criticize the Samajwadi Party, alleging they misused power to seize land and exploit citizens. He asserted that under the BJP's governance, the same symbol now represents security and development. Adityanath highlighted the state's transformation since 2017, emphasizing improved…

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'Was CM setting record of Ayodhya visits to oversee ongoing thefts?': Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi Adityanath over Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's frequent visits to Ayodhya, suggesting they might have been to oversee alleged temple donation thefts. He also criticized the pace of development in Ayodhya and highlighted recurring exam paper leaks, blaming the BJP government for administrative failures and…

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'BJP gang won't escape God's audit': Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row, linking Champat Rai's resignation to alleged financial irregularities. Yadav accused the party of corruption, stating their 'empire of Lanka' built on arrogance is crumbling. He also drew parallels to the NEET-UG paper leak, suggesting more accountability…

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Ram temple donation 'embezzlement': Opposition parties question timing of FIR

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their criticism of the BJP government following an FIR lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress state chief Ajay Rai questioned the timing and scope of the police action, suggesting influential individuals…

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Akhilesh Yadav alleges "BJP conspiracy" behind land scam allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav, says party wants leadership change

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to replace Chief Ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, citing land acquisition allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav as a pretext. He drew parallels with UP CM Yogi Adityanath's alleged land dealings. Reacting, UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar…

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"Shivpal once said SP has become party of thieves, mafias": OP Rajbhar doubles down attack on Samajwadi Party

"Shivpal ji was betrayed. After Mulayam Singh ji, Shivpal Yadav should have been the CM, but instead, he was pushed out of the party. Shivpal ji once said the Samajwadi Party has become a party of thieves and mafias. He had warned that such a party cannot survive," Rajbhar, the…

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SIT probe into Ram temple fund row will bring truth to light: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is confident an SIT probe will reveal the truth about alleged Ram temple fund embezzlement. He urged devotees to avoid baseless comments and present any evidence to the SIT. Adityanath stated that those found guilty will face consequences. He also inaugurated development projects in…

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25-26 MPs of Samajwadi Party ready to break away, says Keshav Prasad Maurya amid OP Rajbhar's split claims

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states many Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to leave. SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant realignment within the Samajwadi Party. He advises party chief Akhilesh Yadav to focus on retaining his MPs. These claims fuel speculation about opposition party unrest…

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Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.

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UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims major split in Samajwadi Party

Om Prakash Rajbhar, an ally of the BJP, has claimed a significant split is imminent within the Samajwadi Party. He alleges that several Samajwadi Party leaders are preparing to join the BJP. Rajbhar also stated that Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister…

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UP CM condemns social media remarks against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned offensive social media comments targeting Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's daughter. Adityanath stated such remarks against any daughter are unacceptable and ordered police to register an FIR. He also advised Yadav to ensure his party workers refrain from making similar comments about…

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation row

In a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has raised calls for enhanced transparency, challenging the explanations offered by the temple Trust. Reports indicate that substantial sums in donations are reportedly untraceable. Meanwhile, authorities…

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What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

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"Protected animals should not be sacrificed": SP leader ST Hasan advises against politicising religious matters on Eid-al-Adha

Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan emphasized that religious sentiments should not be politicized. He stated that traditional sacrifice will continue but urged Muslims to refrain from sacrificing cows and other protected animals. He also noted that Muslims in Uttar Pradesh have stopped offering namaz on roads. The remarks coincide with…

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Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.

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'Maha Power Disaster': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over UP power crisis, Yogi Adityanath says 'providing power a priority'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh government regarding the ongoing power crisis. He alleges that the ruling party is using political tactics and cabinet changes to distract from public discontent. Yadav claims BJP leaders are seeking to protect their political futures ahead of elections. The…

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Centre pushed country into economic crisis: Akhilesh Yadav

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also attacked the Centre over rising prices of petrol and diesel and asked who was accountable for the state of the economy after 12 years in power, according to a Samajwadi Party (SP) statement.

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'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assets

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm social harmony. Yadav demands a thorough legal and financial review of BJP properties and funding sources. He also raised concerns about foreign travel by individuals he described as associates.

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Iqra Hasan's ‘don’t touch me’ video goes viral after brief detention following clash with DIG over Shamli youth death case

Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan was briefly detained and filmed repeatedly saying "don't touch me" while being escorted by police in Saharanpur. The incident occurred after she accompanied the mother of a deceased youth to the DIG office, demanding a wider probe into his death.

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Akhilesh Yadav: Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance will continue, focus will be on victory not seats

Akhilesh Yadav reaffirmed that the Samajwadi Party will continue alliances in future elections, stressing that the focus will remain on securing victory rather than negotiating seat-sharing arrangements. Highlighting the party’s experience in managing coalition politics, Yadav said the alliance strategy is aimed at strengthening opposition unity and ensuring mutual benefits…

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