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Will ensure BJP candidates’ victory in U.P. bypolls: Sanjay Nishad
Of nine assembly seats where bypolls are scheduled for November 13, the Nishad party was demanding Katehari and Majhawan assembly seats. However, the party was denied these seats
Published on Oct 25, 2024 09:59 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Oppn successfully created misconception among Dalits over Constitution change: Sanjay Nishad
Sanjay Nishad’s son, Parvin Kumar Nishad, contested on the BJP’s symbol from Sant Kabir Nagar and lost to Samajwadi Party’s Laxmikant Pappu Nishad by a margin of 92,170 votes.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Nishads key players as riversutra flows through U.P’s poll terrain
Key poll players are vying for support from the riverine Nishad community in eastern Uttar Pradesh, crucial in 37 constituencies, with SC status and economic empowerment key issues.
Updated on May 23, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Prayagraj/ Sultanpur/ Sant Kabir Nagar
In run-up to 2024 polls: BJP ally raises SC status demand, launches yatra
Nishads, Majhwars, Kewats and Mallahs – all part of the riverine community of fishermen and boatmen – are currently included in the OBC category.
Published on Oct 15, 2023 10:10 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Nishad Party to launch campaign for reservation of fishing communities
The Nishad Party was originally established to champion the cause of reservations for the fishing community.
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 10:09 PM IST
U.P. minister Nishad meets CM Yogi over quota to Majhwar community
Sanjay Nishad said he requested the CM to talk to the Centre about removing the discrepancies made by the previous government on reservation to Majhwar community
Published on Oct 09, 2023 10:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
After Cong, Left parties and JD(U) to support Samajwadi Party in Ghosi bypoll
The Left parties pledged support to the SP the day after the Congress announced the support to the SP on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 04:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Healthy seat-sharing pact with BJP on Sanjay Nishad’s agenda
The Nishad community has a sizable presence in 37 Lok Sabha seats across UP, where it plays a major role in a candidate’s victory or defeat, says minister
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:58 AM IST
In 2024, we will open our account in Lok Sabha: Nishad party chief
Sanjay Nishad has seen the BJP welcome SBSP chief OP Rajbhar into its fold - a development many claim would cut into his bargaining capacity
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 10:48 PM IST
Large section of Pasmanda Muslims will support NDA in 2024: Sanjay Nishad
Sharing his mission, Sanjay Nishad said, “My aim is to convert the social energy of the people into political energy.”
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 08:59 PM IST
Give SC status to Nishad, Majhwar, Kewat & Mallah communities: Sanjay Nishad
The Nishad Party has demanded that fisherman should get reservation facilities just like leathermen and washermen communities.
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 08:57 PM IST
Meeting ground: Parties who are friendly to the BJP, but didn't get an invite
Telugu Desam Party, YSR Congress, Janata Dal (Secular) and RLJD are among the parties whose names don't figure in the list of parties in attendance
Published on Jul 18, 2023 04:13 PM IST
Mission 2024: BJP ally Nishad Party to focus on 27 LS seats dominated by riverine communities
Nishad said, the party has decided to prepare for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in a phased manner and the decision to disband the party executives was aimed at creating a new executive better suited to deal with emerging political challenges.
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:12 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Alliance for Lok Sabha polls: Congress may have to play second fiddle in Uttar Pradesh
Such a prospect has become a point of discussion in the state’s political circles as the Congress steps up efforts to get other opposition parties on board on the issue of disqualification of senior party leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha,
Updated on Apr 03, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Umesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow
Hamse bade neta ho to bolo : UP minister loses cool, throws mic on stage | Watch
The cabinet minister was attending a meeting of party workers at Hindi Bhawan auditorium in Uttar Pradesh's Mau district when the incident happened.
Published on Oct 16, 2022 07:27 PM IST
Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
BJP locks candidates for UP battle, to contest polls with Apna Dal, Nishad Party
The announcement on part of the saffron camp was made by its national president JP Nadda, following the conclusion of a BJP central election committee (CEC) meeting earlier in the day.
Updated on Jan 19, 2022 05:57 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Sohini Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Amit Shah to address joint rally with Nishad Party in UP. Know its significance
During his day-long visit to Uttar Pradesh, home minister Shah will also attend a “Nishad Samaj Jan Sabha” today; the event is scheduled between 2pm and 3pm – shortly after the rally.
Updated on Dec 17, 2021 08:24 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Days after dip in Sangam, Priyanka Gandhi continues outreach in Nishad community
The Nishad community is a caste group listed under Other Backward Classes in UP. Nishads are heavily dependent on the tourism industry as they ferry tourists in the famous ghats of Varanasi and Prayagraj.
Published on Feb 23, 2021 03:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi