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Lucknow got global recognition due to development work under SP regime: Akhilesh

Criminals are committing crimes openly under the protection of the government, law and order of the state has collapsed, claims SP chief

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of not taking forward any development work in the state. (File Photo)

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Updated on May 05, 2025 09:01 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Corruption rampant in in wheat, paddy procurement in U.P.: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav alleges large-scale corruption in paddy and wheat procurement in UP, claiming BJP officials benefited without actual purchases.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav was addressing a press conference in Lucknow on May 4. (HT file)

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Published on May 05, 2025 05:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Pressure of PDA behind caste census announcement: Akhilesh

Will install grand Maharaja Suheldev statue with golden sword at Gomti riverfront in Lko when party comes to power in U.P, says SP chief

National president Akhilesh Yadav addressing a press conference at Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow on Friday, (Mushtaq Ali/Hindustan Times)

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Published on May 03, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Failed in 2017, can SP-Cong bonhomie upset saffron surge in 2027?

Rahul Gandhi announces Congress will contest 2027 U.P. elections with SP under the INDIA alliance, aiming to defeat BJP after recent successes.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav have hinted at going ahead with the INDIA alliance. (HT file)

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Published on May 02, 2025 06:58 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Rae Bareli/amethi

Don’t compare party leaders with any revered figure: Akhilesh to SP cadre

Akhilesh Yadav urges SP supporters not to compare party leaders with national icons, amid protests against threats to MP Ramji Lal Suman in UP.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)

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Published on May 02, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP SC-ST panel seeks FIR on insult of Baba Saheb

Taking suo-motu cognizance on behalf of the commission, UP SC-ST chairman Baijnath Rawat wrote a letter to the police commissioner Lucknow to take action against the culprits by registering a case under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Atrocities Prevention Act 1989.

The chairman also asked police to submit a report through a knowledgeable officer before the commission on 5 May at 11.30 am (Sourced)

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Published on May 01, 2025 08:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

SP's 'half-Ambedkar, half-Akhilesh' poster sparks outrage in UP

BSP chief Mayawati took veiled potshots at Yadav while the BJP was staging sit-ins and protests against the poster.

The Samajwadi Party hit back at its rivals and suggested that the poster could be the work of the BJP.(X-@MrsGandhi)

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Updated on Apr 30, 2025 05:02 PM IST

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Ramji Lal Suman’s attackers had govt backing: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP DGP and CM over attack on SP MP Ramji Lal Suman, claiming attacks on Dalits have surged under BJP rule.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (HT File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 28, 2025 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Akhilesh for ‘proper’ probe into Prayagraj edu directorate fire

Akhilesh Yadav questions the fire at UP Directorate of Secondary Education, alleging 5,000 files were burned, calling for an investigation into potential corruption.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was addressing a press conference in Lucknow on April 27. (HT file)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

SP will back whatever action govt takes for Pak’s ‘jalbandi’, says Akhilesh

During a visit to Kushinagar on Saturday, Yadav also said the Centre should take strict steps against terrorism and terrorists, asserting that the whole country is with the government after the Pahalgam incident.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in Kushinagar on Saturday. (Sourced)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow/gorakhpur

Akhilesh vows support to govt's water treaty move after Pahalgam attack

A group of terrorists opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, killing 26 people and injuring several others.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav voiced support for government action on Indus Waters treaty.(HT FILE)

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Updated on Apr 26, 2025 09:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Pahalgam attack: Akhilesh Yadav says entire Opposition with govt, no terrorist should be spared

Commenting on measures taken by Indian government after the Pahalgam attack, including cancellation of visas granted to Pakistani citizens, Akhilesh Yadav said such steps are needed to send a tough message to Pakistan.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav at an event in Mainpuri on Friday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2025 10:18 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Akhilesh supports govt on downgrading ties with Pak, seeks stricter measures

Addressing a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Thursday, Akhilesh said, “We are with the government in all the decisions taken against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. I would suggest even stricter measures.”

The SP chief threw his weight behind the government in a press conference. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Apr 24, 2025 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Akhilesh’S 2027 alliance hint: Congress leaders welcome move, party workers in Catch-22 situation

The SP emerged as the single largest party in the state with 37 Lok Sabha seats relegating the BJP to the second position with 33 seats.

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:20 PM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

Akhilesh hits back at DGP over caste-based postings, seeks CM’s response

Addressing a press conference at the SP headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said, “DGP sahab should speak less; at the very least, the chief minister should address this.”

Akhilesh also defended party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman, whose recent remarks on a rape case in Agra drew criticism. (Sourced)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:12 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

No responsible person should give wrong figures: UP DGP on Akhilesh Yadav’s claim on SHOs

The Samajwadi Party chief had alleged recently that Kshatriyas were posted as SHOs in a majority of police stations in Agra, Mainpuri and Chitrakoot districts.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav had made the allegations during his visit to Agra recently. (FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

U.P. no. 1 state in ‘atrocities’ against Dalits under BJP govt: Akhilesh

The BJP is fundamentally a party of authoritarians and the mindset of its members is deeply feudal . alleges SP president

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav levelled the allegation in a statement issued on April 21. (HT file)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 10:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

SP-Cong to contest 2027 U.P. polls jointly, hints Akhilesh

If the Congress and the SP stay together in 2027, this will be the third time in UP that the two parties will contest the polls together since Akhilesh took over the reins of the SP

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav talking to media persons in Prayagraj on April 20. (HT photo)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj/lucknow

Akhilesh Yadav confirms INDIA bloc’s plan for 2027 UP elections

He accused the ruling party of "snatching" people's money through demonetisation and GST and of diminishing reservation rights.

Yadav also accused the government of pressuring the relatives of stampede victims to change the cause of death.(PTI)

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Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:06 PM IST

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Attack on Suman’s house aimed to frighten PDA family: Akhilesh

SP chief meets party’s Rajya Sabha MP in Agra; claims the attack was outcome of power conflict between state, Centre

SP president Akhilesh Yadav meeting his party MP Ramji Lal Suman at the latter’s house in Agra on April 19. (HT photo)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 09:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Social justice, economic inequality big challenges today: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav claims SP will form the next UP government in 2027, highlighting social justice and criticizing the BJP's governance and infrastructure claims.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. (HT file)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2025 09:20 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Samajwadi Party eyes state unit in Odisha

Speaking to the media in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said he is hopeful that the party will soon be established in Odisha, and the primary focus will be to build the organisation at the district level and launch a membership drive.

SP president Akhilesh Yadav in Bhubaneswar. (Sourced)

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Updated on Apr 17, 2025 08:43 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Congress haunted by the same ED which it had created: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief meets former Union minister Srikant Jena in Bhubaneswar to explore options for expansion of the party in Odisha

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav speaking to the media in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Former Union minister Srikant Jena is also seen. (SOURCED )

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Dismantle the Enforcement Directorate, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, who is on a two-day visit to Bhubaneswar, said the Congress party had “created ED, and is now in trouble because of the same organisation”

The existence of ED undermined other established institutions like the Income Tax (IT) department and Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities, which are already equipped to handle economic offences, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said (PTI)

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Updated on Apr 16, 2025 07:20 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

History that can’t do any good need not be touched: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav urges focus on progressive issues, avoiding historical debates, and criticizes BJP's governance while supporting peaceful protests.

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Updated on Apr 16, 2025 06:09 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Constitution given to us by Ambedkar our shield: Akhilesh

SP chief pays floral tribute to Dr Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, emphasises importance of upholding the Constitution, calling it a “lifeline” for those who follow Babasaheb

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute to BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, in Lucknow, Monday. (PTI Photo)

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 08:48 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Establishing rule of social justice need of the hour: Akhilesh Yadav

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 07:56 PM IST

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Only unity of PDA will save Constitution and reservation: Akhilesh Yadav

Wishing people on the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the BJP, alleging that they don’t believe in Ambedkar, Constitution, or democracy

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav speaks during the unveiling ceremony of a statue of B R Ambedkar, in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday. (PTI)

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 01:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PDA family stands united to save Constitution: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav urges protection of the Constitution, pledges unity among PDA groups to resist BJP's perceived threats, praising Ambedkar's legacy.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav speaking at an event in Etawah district on April 12. (Agency)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

BJP raising divisive issues, ignoring real concerns: Akhilesh

Akhilesh Yadav accused UP's ruling party of divisive tactics and intimidation, urging unity across castes and religions amid rising tensions over recent comments.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was talking to reporters in Aligarh on April 11. (HT file)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 09:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Agra/lucknow

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Criminals are committing crimes openly under the protection of the government, law and order of the state has collapsed, claims SP chief

Akhilesh Yadav alleges large-scale corruption in paddy and wheat procurement in UP, claiming BJP officials benefited without actual purchases.

Will install grand Maharaja Suheldev statue with golden sword at Gomti riverfront in Lko when party comes to power in U.P, says SP chief

Rahul Gandhi announces Congress will contest 2027 U.P. elections with SP under the INDIA alliance, aiming to defeat BJP after recent successes.

Akhilesh Yadav urges SP supporters not to compare party leaders with national icons, amid protests against threats to MP Ramji Lal Suman in UP.

Taking suo-motu cognizance on behalf of the commission, UP SC-ST chairman Baijnath Rawat wrote a letter to the police commissioner Lucknow to take action against the culprits by registering a case under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Atrocities Prevention Act 1989.

BSP chief Mayawati took veiled potshots at Yadav while the BJP was staging sit-ins and protests against the poster.

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP DGP and CM over attack on SP MP Ramji Lal Suman, claiming attacks on Dalits have surged under BJP rule.

Akhilesh Yadav questions the fire at UP Directorate of Secondary Education, alleging 5,000 files were burned, calling for an investigation into potential corruption.

During a visit to Kushinagar on Saturday, Yadav also said the Centre should take strict steps against terrorism and terrorists, asserting that the whole country is with the government after the Pahalgam incident.

A group of terrorists opened fire on tourists near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, killing 26 people and injuring several others.

Commenting on measures taken by Indian government after the Pahalgam attack, including cancellation of visas granted to Pakistani citizens, Akhilesh Yadav said such steps are needed to send a tough message to Pakistan.

Addressing a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Thursday, Akhilesh said, “We are with the government in all the decisions taken against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. I would suggest even stricter measures.”

The SP emerged as the single largest party in the state with 37 Lok Sabha seats relegating the BJP to the second position with 33 seats.

Addressing a press conference at the SP headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said, “DGP sahab should speak less; at the very least, the chief minister should address this.”

The Samajwadi Party chief had alleged recently that Kshatriyas were posted as SHOs in a majority of police stations in Agra, Mainpuri and Chitrakoot districts.

The BJP is fundamentally a party of authoritarians and the mindset of its members is deeply feudal . alleges SP president

If the Congress and the SP stay together in 2027, this will be the third time in UP that the two parties will contest the polls together since Akhilesh took over the reins of the SP

He accused the ruling party of "snatching" people's money through demonetisation and GST and of diminishing reservation rights.

SP chief meets party’s Rajya Sabha MP in Agra; claims the attack was outcome of power conflict between state, Centre

Akhilesh Yadav claims SP will form the next UP government in 2027, highlighting social justice and criticizing the BJP's governance and infrastructure claims.

Speaking to the media in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said he is hopeful that the party will soon be established in Odisha, and the primary focus will be to build the organisation at the district level and launch a membership drive.

Samajwadi Party chief meets former Union minister Srikant Jena in Bhubaneswar to explore options for expansion of the party in Odisha

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, who is on a two-day visit to Bhubaneswar, said the Congress party had “created ED, and is now in trouble because of the same organisation”

Akhilesh Yadav urges focus on progressive issues, avoiding historical debates, and criticizes BJP's governance while supporting peaceful protests.

SP chief pays floral tribute to Dr Ambedkar on his 135th birth anniversary, emphasises importance of upholding the Constitution, calling it a “lifeline” for those who follow Babasaheb

Establishing rule of social justice need of the hour: Akhilesh Yadav

Wishing people on the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the BJP, alleging that they don’t believe in Ambedkar, Constitution, or democracy

Akhilesh Yadav urges protection of the Constitution, pledges unity among PDA groups to resist BJP's perceived threats, praising Ambedkar's legacy.

Akhilesh Yadav accused UP's ruling party of divisive tactics and intimidation, urging unity across castes and religions amid rising tensions over recent comments.

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