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Ajay Rai doubles down on 'nimbu-mirchi' Rafale act, seeks terror crackdown

Ajay Rai had criticised the central government for their "big talk and no action" against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai while speaking to media shows a 'toy plane' with Rafale written on it and lemon-chillies hanging in it, in Varanasi on Sunday. (ANI)

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Published on May 05, 2025 02:51 PM IST

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Pahalgam attack: Ajay Rai flays Centre over ‘delay’ in action

UP Congress chief also said the entire opposition is supporting the government for taking action against the terrorists

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was addressing a press conference in Varanasi.

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Published on May 05, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

UPCC chief visits kin of slain student in Varanasi

Hemant Patel, a Class 12 student, was allegedly shot dead on April 22 in a room located in the compound of a car parking area in Khushahal Nagar under the Shivpur police station limits.

Ajay Rai visits slain Varanasi student’s family

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Published on May 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

UPCC chief Ajay Rai slams ‘jungle raj’ in UP, meets gang rape victim’s family in Kasganj

Rai strongly condemned the incident of a teenage girl being gang raped in broad daylight in Kasganj on April 10.

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Cong demands state govt to release list of Mahakumbh stampede victims

UPCC chief Ajay Rai accused UP government of lying about the Mahakumbh stampede death toll, alleging cover-up and improper compensation practices.

Pilgrims at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj (File photo for representation only)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai challenges CM to dismiss Ashish Patel

Ajay Rai said if Ashish Patel was innocent, and the Special Task Force was victimising the UP minister, Patel’s wife Union minister Anupriya Patel should leave the BJP-led government at the Centre

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Jhansi fire tragedy: Congress demands termination of medical college principal

Ajay Rai, the state Congress chief, criticised the state government’s response, calling the ongoing investigation “an eyewash” and claiming that corruption at the college was the root cause of the tragedy.

Congress also demanded the resignation of deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak (Sourced)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Expel Kangana for insulting farmers, Rai asks BJP

The BJP MP made highly insulting statement against farmers who protested the ‘anti-farm’ laws, the UPCC chief said.

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Published on Aug 27, 2024 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

UPCC chief among many booked for staging protest near Raj Bhawan

The leaders, on August 22, staged a protest outside Raj Bhawan demanding a joint-parliamentary committee probe into the Hindenburg reports on Adani Group and SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. The protest was led by Ajay Rai.

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Updated on Aug 25, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UPCC chief attacks Yogi, Modi over Bangladesh

UPCC president Ajay Rai criticizes CM Yogi Adityanath and the BJP for their handling of Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, accusing them of hypocrisy and spreading animosity.

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Updated on Aug 12, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

BJP politicising edu institutes by holding events there: Congress

Ajay Rai said the BJP’s state executive committee meeting was held on the premises of Ram Manohar Lohia Law University.

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Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Cong delegation meets kin of lynching, suicide & custodial death victims in Braj region

A 13-member delegation led by Rai reached Braj region on Saturday to meet families affected by recent tragic incidents in Aligarh, Agra and Firozabad. Aradhana Mishra, leader of UP Congress Legislative Party, MP Imran Masood, Rakesh Rathore, Tanuj Punia,MLA Virendra Chaudhary and former MLA Raj Kumar Rawat were in the delegation.

Congress delegation in Aligarh on Saturday. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

INDIA bloc is alliance of hope: Ajay Rai

Rai said that the primary objective of forming this alliance was to advocate for the rights of the deprived, oppressed, neglected, farmers, women, Dalits, backward societies, tribals, and youth across the country.

Ajay Rai greets Priya Saroj in Pindara on Sunday. (HT)

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Updated on Jun 17, 2024 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Cong-SP alliance in UP natural, will continue in assembly polls too: Ajay Rai

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Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:15 PM IST

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Kashi’s huge support my moral victory: UPCC chief

In a press statement, Rai said, “The great people of Kashi have blessed me with immense public support in the face of the intimidation of power and huge investment of money power, and that is my moral victory against the top citadel of power.

Rai said that the way Kashi gave him support by turning the arrogant slogan of ‘10 lakh paar’ upside down, was his victory even in defeat. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Jun 05, 2024 06:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

INDIA bloc getting stronger with each passing phase, says Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai

“Elections are won by winning hearts... Youth are troubled with price rise and unemployment,” says Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai in an exclusive interview

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai. (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 28, 2024 09:04 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Varanasi

Nationwide surge in support for INDIA bloc, claims Khera

Khera said that Modi initially promised to give jobs, reduce inflation, and to end atrocities against women to gain power, particularly from the people of Varanasi. However, he alleged that all the work was being outsourced to Gujaratis.

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Updated on May 27, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Exclusive: Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia to make Bollywood debut with a thriller drama

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia confirms her Bollywood debut film, breaks silence on quitting Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2) and her striking physical transformation

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia to make her Bollywood debut with a thriller drama

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Published on May 21, 2024 01:15 PM IST

ByAkash Bhatnagar

Seven in fray from Varanasi now for LS polls

After withdrawal of nominations on the last day on Friday, seven candidates, including Prime minister Narendra Modi, are in fray for the Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi Parliamentary seat.

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Updated on May 18, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

UP Cong chief Ajay Rai files papers from Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai files nomination in Varanasi, criticizes government on inflation and unemployment. Eight candidates in fray so far.

UPCC chief Ajay Rai reached collectorate riding a bicycle. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 11, 2024 05:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Rahul wants to fulfil Sonia’s promise to Rae Bareli: Ajay Rai

UPCC president Ajay Rai said Rahul Gandhi is contesting from Rae Bareli to fulfill Sonia Gandhi's promise, supports Kishori Lal Sharma in Amethi. Rai inaugurated his election office in Varanasi.

Pramod Das of Kabir Mutt inaugurating the central election office of Ajay Rai in Lahurabir area of Varanasi. (Rajesh Kumar)

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Updated on May 04, 2024 08:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

7th Phase of LS Polls: Nominations for Varanasi Lok Sabha seat to begin on May 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the BJP candidate, while the INDIA alliance has fielded Ajay Rai, and the BSP has chosen Atahar Jamal Lari as their candidate.

Indian Prime Minister and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Narendra Modi gestures to supporters as he arrives to file his election nomination papers at district collectorate office, in Varanasi on April 26, 2019. (AFP File)

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Published on May 03, 2024 08:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Ghaziabad: UP Congress chief warns PM Modi of defeat in Varanasi

UPCC president Ajay Rai predicts PM Modi will lose Varanasi seat, as Congress fields Dolly Sharma in Ghaziabad against BJP's Atul Garg.

\The Congress has decided to field Ajay Rai against PM Modi in Varanasi for the third time in a row. He lost to the Prime Minister in 2014 and 2019 elections. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 06, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByPeeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad

Govt insensitive towards farmers, says Rai

UPCC president alleges government's insensitivity towards farmers protesting land acquisition for Kashi Dwar scheme; promises party's support with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

UPCC president Ajay Rai addressing farmers protesting against Kashi Dwar scheme. (HT photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2024 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Who is Ajay Rai, Congress leader who will contest against PM Modi in Varanasi?

Ajay Rai had challenged PM Modi in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency but lost both times.

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai will be contesting from Varanasi for the fourth time.

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Updated on Mar 24, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Cong's 4th list of LS candidates out: Ajay Rai against PM Modi from Varanasi

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi defeated his nearest rival Shalini Yadav of Samajwadi Party, by 4.80 lakh votes.

Congress leader Ajay Rai will contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third time in Lok Sabha elections.

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Updated on Mar 24, 2024 04:46 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Congress sees red over Rahul’s KV darshan pic not being released

Rai said Rahul Gandhi visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple and offered prayers on Saturday morning and received blessings of Baba.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Uttar Pradesh party president Ajay Rai during the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', in Varanasi on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (Anand Prashad)

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Published on Feb 17, 2024 09:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

U.P. leg of Rahul’s Nyay Yatra will be historic, says Ajay Rai

“We must continue to dispel the darkness of injustice and ignite the light with light. We extend our gratitude to the Sur Sangam team for their outstanding presentation,” remarked UPCC chief.

Congress leaders have paid tribute to poet Pradeep (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 08, 2024 10:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Ajay Rai attacks govt as Cong’s UP Jodo Yatra reaches Lucknow

Rai alleged while the Centre was misusing the central investigation agencies, the state government had merely created selfie points without bringing about any real changes in the condition of the cities

UPCC president Ajay Rai leading party’s UP Jodo Yatra in Lucknow on January 5. (Sourced)

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Updated on Jan 05, 2024 10:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mayawati should consider joining INDIA bloc: Uttar Pradesh Congress chief

Rai’s comment came the day after Mayawati indicated to newspersons in Lucknow about keeping the doors open to join the INDIA bloc, an alliance of 28 opposition parties against the BJP.

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Updated on Dec 23, 2023 09:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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Ajay Rai had criticised the central government for their "big talk and no action" against those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack.

UP Congress chief also said the entire opposition is supporting the government for taking action against the terrorists

Hemant Patel, a Class 12 student, was allegedly shot dead on April 22 in a room located in the compound of a car parking area in Khushahal Nagar under the Shivpur police station limits.

Rai strongly condemned the incident of a teenage girl being gang raped in broad daylight in Kasganj on April 10.

UPCC chief Ajay Rai accused UP government of lying about the Mahakumbh stampede death toll, alleging cover-up and improper compensation practices.

Ajay Rai said if Ashish Patel was innocent, and the Special Task Force was victimising the UP minister, Patel’s wife Union minister Anupriya Patel should leave the BJP-led government at the Centre

Ajay Rai, the state Congress chief, criticised the state government’s response, calling the ongoing investigation “an eyewash” and claiming that corruption at the college was the root cause of the tragedy.

The BJP MP made highly insulting statement against farmers who protested the ‘anti-farm’ laws, the UPCC chief said.

The leaders, on August 22, staged a protest outside Raj Bhawan demanding a joint-parliamentary committee probe into the Hindenburg reports on Adani Group and SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. The protest was led by Ajay Rai.

UPCC president Ajay Rai criticizes CM Yogi Adityanath and the BJP for their handling of Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, accusing them of hypocrisy and spreading animosity.

Ajay Rai said the BJP’s state executive committee meeting was held on the premises of Ram Manohar Lohia Law University.

Rai said that the primary objective of forming this alliance was to advocate for the rights of the deprived, oppressed, neglected, farmers, women, Dalits, backward societies, tribals, and youth across the country.

Cong-SP alliance in UP natural, will continue in assembly polls too: Ajay Rai

In a press statement, Rai said, “The great people of Kashi have blessed me with immense public support in the face of the intimidation of power and huge investment of money power, and that is my moral victory against the top citadel of power.

“Elections are won by winning hearts... Youth are troubled with price rise and unemployment,” says Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai in an exclusive interview

Khera said that Modi initially promised to give jobs, reduce inflation, and to end atrocities against women to gain power, particularly from the people of Varanasi. However, he alleged that all the work was being outsourced to Gujaratis.

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia confirms her Bollywood debut film, breaks silence on quitting Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 (LSD 2) and her striking physical transformation

After withdrawal of nominations on the last day on Friday, seven candidates, including Prime minister Narendra Modi, are in fray for the Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi Parliamentary seat.

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai files nomination in Varanasi, criticizes government on inflation and unemployment. Eight candidates in fray so far.

UPCC president Ajay Rai said Rahul Gandhi is contesting from Rae Bareli to fulfill Sonia Gandhi's promise, supports Kishori Lal Sharma in Amethi. Rai inaugurated his election office in Varanasi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the BJP candidate, while the INDIA alliance has fielded Ajay Rai, and the BSP has chosen Atahar Jamal Lari as their candidate.

UPCC president Ajay Rai predicts PM Modi will lose Varanasi seat, as Congress fields Dolly Sharma in Ghaziabad against BJP's Atul Garg.

UPCC president alleges government's insensitivity towards farmers protesting land acquisition for Kashi Dwar scheme; promises party's support with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

Ajay Rai had challenged PM Modi in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency but lost both times.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi defeated his nearest rival Shalini Yadav of Samajwadi Party, by 4.80 lakh votes.

Rai said Rahul Gandhi visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple and offered prayers on Saturday morning and received blessings of Baba.

“We must continue to dispel the darkness of injustice and ignite the light with light. We extend our gratitude to the Sur Sangam team for their outstanding presentation,” remarked UPCC chief.

Rai alleged while the Centre was misusing the central investigation agencies, the state government had merely created selfie points without bringing about any real changes in the condition of the cities

Rai’s comment came the day after Mayawati indicated to newspersons in Lucknow about keeping the doors open to join the INDIA bloc, an alliance of 28 opposition parties against the BJP.

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