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TopicSamajwadi Party

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INDIA bloc parties to meet on 30 Sep to discuss demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, SIR issue

Meeting has been called amid fresh escalation in Oppn's attack on Kumar following Indian Express report on differences among the 3 ECs over SIR exercise.

‘Blue is the colour of freedom, democracy, Babasaheb’: Why Akhilesh is tweaking SP’s colour palette

The party has decided on a new dress code for its student wing, Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, with blue set to become a prominent colour. Members will wear blue T-shirts with red caps.

SP leader booked for ‘obstructing’ path as he offers namaz at Moradabad Circuit House; says ‘not afraid’

FIR mentions Mohammad Usman offered namaz after parking his vehicle on the passageway. Usman says he prayed in the parking lot, not blocking anyone’s path. 

Who wants caste census—PM Modi, Rahul, Akhilesh? Everyone and none

The Socio-Economic and Caste Census conducted during the Manmohan Singh government had also kept the caste question open-ended, instead of giving a drop-down menu. The exercise threw up 46.7 lakh caste, sub-caste and clan names, making their classification practically impossible.

No ‘sadhu-sant’ involved in Ram Temple donation theft, says Yogi as UP assembly erupts over issue

Oppn demanded a discussion on Ram Temple donation theft, leading to a confrontation between SP and BJP legislators. Speaker suspended SP MLA Sachin Yadav for remainder of session.

‘Goons’ or ‘Bam Bhole Gen Z’? Violence videos trigger political slugfest over Kanwariyas in UP

With policemen getting roughed up regularly in melees that have now become par for the pilgrimage, Samajwadi Party wants police chief and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to resign.

How Gen Z protests may play out in UP assembly election

UP Police is on high alert to ensure any protests do not escalate into large-scale demonstrations. Recent demonstrations against alleged paper leaks were dispersed within hours.

Soft-spoken bahu to assertive leader, how Dimple Yadav emerged in new avatar during Monday’s protests

How a motherly touch and fierce resistance against police action transformed the Mainpuri MP into the Samajwadi Party's most powerful woman face. 

Why Haryana IAS officers are turning on each other & the new ‘P’ in Akhilesh’s ‘PDA’

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Upper cut: What’s behind Yogi govt’s decision to rename UP’s Jalalabad as Parshuram Puri

Efforts to rename Jalalabad had been underway for a long time, it is learnt. Move comes months before 2027 UP assembly elections.

On Camera

Bigg Boss suits Salman Khan. Sourav Ganguly should have left this one

Dada, who left Australian captain Steve Waugh waiting on the pitch for a coin toss, is now being questioned about hosting reality TV.

Govt, OMCs, consumers may have to share oil price burden again if energy shock persists, says CEA

Speaking at ThePrint Off The Cuff, V Anantha Nageswaran, however, cautioned against assuming that the latest spike in prices would necessarily turn into a prolonged shock.

F-35 parts en route to US from Australia diverted to Hong Kong, China ‘takes possession’

The incident happened in May when UPS flight was carrying a cockpit canopy & weapons-bay door. Bloomberg reported Chinese govt later took possession of parts and is yet to return them. 

Since Indira, govts drift in the 3rd year. Modi must restore EC image to get out of it

Gyanesh Kumar has now become the second most unforgettable among our 26 CECs. He obviously didn’t seek this ‘fame’. But he can’t shake it off.