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In a sharp critique, Akhilesh Yadav labels BJP as authoritarian, citing corruption and failed promises, predicting a political change in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections.

Akhilesh Yadav Condemns Authoritarian Rule of BJP

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP of being authoritarian, a threat to India's Constitution, and predicts a significant political shift in Uttar Pradesh by 2027.

Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP as an authoritarian threat to India's Constitution, focusing on corruption, failed promises, and predicting SP's power return in 2027.

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the ruling BJP of being "undemocratic and authoritarian", calling it a threat to the Constitution.
Addressing party workers and leaders from various districts at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium at the SP state headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav said, "BJP wants to spread chaos in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections." He said corruption and scams have penetrated every department and the ruling "BJP has become undemocratic and authoritarian. It is a threat to the Constitution".
"Law and order has collapsed. Daylight murders and loot are rampant. Incidents of rape and violence against women and girls are rising. The BJP has turned into a land mafia, seizing land from the poor with impunity," he alleged.
Yadav said the BJP government has failed to deliver on development.
He claimed that the previous SP government gave the state a development vision by building expressways, launching metro rail projects in cities, constructing international stadiums and parks, and initiating women's safety helplines like 1090.
"We boosted power generation, but the current government, despite rising demand touching 32,000 MW, hasn't added even a single unit of electricity in eight years," he said.
Calling the BJP's politics negative, Yadav said it targets opposition leaders with smear campaigns and false cases.
"There is gross mismanagement in cow shelters across the state. The government must clarify the number of cows in these shelters and the budget allocated for them," he demanded.
Asserting that the people of Uttar Pradesh will no longer tolerate BJP's oppression, Yadav claimed, "In 2027, BJP will be wiped out, and the SP government will return to power."

A controversial poster in Uttar Pradesh featuring Akhilesh Yadav and Ambedkar has sparked protests, demanding apologies amid rival political tensions.

Controversial Poster Sparks UP Political Storm

A contentious Akhilesh Yadav-Ambedkar poster in UP has triggered protests and heightened political tensions, demanding apologies across parties.

Controversial poster stirs political storm in UP

A controversial poster in UP featuring Akhilesh Yadav and Ambedkar has sparked protests, with parties demanding apologies amid rival accusations.

A political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh over a controversial poster put up outside the Samajwadi Party office in Lucknow that features half-and-half faces of party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BR Ambedkar.
BSP chief Mayawati took veiled potshots at Yadav while the BJP was staging sit-ins and protests against the poster.
The SP has since dissociated itself from the poster, but the controversy has refused to die down, with rival parties demanding an apology from Yadav.
"We won't relent until the SP chief tenders an apology," said BJP cadres who staged a sit-in at the Ambedkar statue at Lucknow's Hazratganj. Similar protests by the BJP were seen in other parts of the state.
The SP hit back at its rivals and suggested that the poster could be the work of the BJP.
When asked about the poster, SP chief spokesperson Rajendra Chowdhary told PTI, "This is not the official poster of the Samajwadi Party... We are not aware of who has put this up. Anyone can put up a poster anywhere. Maybe it's the work of BJP men." "The Samajwadi Party is fighting to save the Constitution of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and getting a tremendous response from the people," he added.
The SP leadership, buoyed by the party's impressive showing in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in UP, has been trying to woo the Dalits, once considered loyal to the BSP, and competing with the BJP for support of the OBCs, considered the mainstays of BJP's phenomenal wins in UP since the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the SP, in alliance with Congress, managed to check the BJP's growing dominance in the state and dealt an embarrassing blow when the SP's Dalit leader Awadhesh Prasad defeated his BJP rival from the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. The constituency is part of Ayodhya, where only a few months back the Ram temple was built under BJP governments in the state and center.
The BJP regained some of its lost momentum when it won the subsequent by-polls in SP bastions of Kundarki, a Muslim-dominated seat, and Katehari, a seat with sizable OBC, Dalit, and minority voters. Yet, the SP has continued to pursue more support from these groups and has opened its doors to many Dalit and OBC leaders who were previously with BSP.
Mayawati on Wednesday named the SP and Congress in a social media post, asking them to refrain from "insulting" Ambedkar, or her party, BSP, would be forced to take to the streets in protest.
On April 12, barely two days before Ambedkar's birth anniversary (April 14), SP chief Yadav unveiled a statue of Ambedkar in Etawah, praising the Dalit icon widely regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution.
This was a line of attack used by the SP and its ally Congress, which have accused the BJP of attempting to change the Constitution.
The poster controversy has now given the BJP some ammunition to hit back at the SP, the main opposition party in the UP, and its attempts to pitch itself as a party for Dalits.
Asim Arun, the state's Minister for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare, described the 'half Ambedkar, half Akhilesh' poster as a "grave insult to Ambedkar". He claimed that the SP has a history of undermining Dalits and backward communities.
"Akhilesh Yadav scrapped many Dalit welfare schemes during his tenure as CM," he claimed.
UP MLC Lalji Prasad Nirmal went further, alleging that Yadav was "anti-Dalit," pointing to the SP government's past decision to ban reservations in promotions for Dalit employees.
Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal also lashed out, saying, "Akhilesh is not even worthy of being the dust beneath Babasaheb's feet. The people will not forgive this insult." The political exchanges over the Constitution and now the poster are linked to claiming the legacy of Ambedkar, whose image continues to be a potent symbol in Uttar Pradesh's caste-driven political landscape.

Akhilesh Yadav challenges caste bias in UP police postings, urging CM Yogi Adityanath to address alleged discrimination.

Akhilesh Yadav Accuses UP of Caste Bias

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP government's alleged caste bias, urging transparency and addressing employment discrimination concerns.

Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Govt of caste bias in Police postings

Akhilesh Yadav challenges UP government's alleged caste bias in police postings, urging transparency and critiquing employment practices.

A day after UP DGP Prashant Kumar dismissed allegations of caste-based postings in the police force as "baseless and misleading," Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday doubled down on his claims and said the DGP should speak less and allow the chief minister to respond.
&nbsp; "DGP sahab should speak less; at the very least, the chief minister should address this. We have only revealed the state of a few districts so far," Yadav said at a press conference in Lucknow.
&nbsp; "As an opposition party, it is our duty to stay alert and question the injustices being done to PDA (Backward, Dalit, and Minority communities). That's what we're doing &mdash; fulfilling our democratic responsibility," he added.
The former chief minister accused the Yogi Adityanath government of systematically discriminating against marginalised communities in public service appointments. He reiterated that the data he cited, including lists of officers posted in the UP Special Task Force (STF) and district-level police stations in Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Mahoba and Agra, was sourced from official websites.
&nbsp; "These are not numbers I've created. These are from government websites," he said, showing screenshots and printed copies of the official data to the media.
&nbsp;Responding to the state government's rejection of his claims, Yadav questioned why political leaders were hiding behind bureaucrats.
Yadav also accused the state government of manipulating police posting data. "In the list of police stations, non-field stations like those for human trafficking or tourism are being added to artificially inflate the figures," he alleged.
&nbsp; On the broader issue of public employment, Yadav targeted the Agnipath recruitment scheme and the contractual nature of other government jobs.
"The Agniveer scheme does not offer permanent employment. On top of that, there is discrimination against Shiksha Mitras, ASHA workers and Anganwadi staff," he said.
&nbsp;Yadav also expressed concern over rising unemployment and shrinking opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. &nbsp; &nbsp;"...the government keeps coming up with new schemes to hide it (unemployment). People are not getting jobs as per their qualifications. Salaries are low, and women are working in an unsafe environment," he remarked.
&nbsp;He further alleged that political ideology had seeped into education and appointments.
&nbsp;"From the top to the bottom, appointments are being made only if you are affiliated with a certain ideology. Otherwise, you don't get hired," Yadav said.
&nbsp; The SP chief also claimed that under the BJP education is getting privatised at a rapid pace and fees are skyrocketing. It is being done to keep poor children from villages deprived of education, he alleged.
&nbsp; Yadav also said that he was open to correction and urged the media to fact-check the data he presented.

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of targeting the Jain community, citing incidents like a temple demolition. He questions BJP's loyalty to minorities and highlights Jain contributions.

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP for Jain Temple Demolition

Akhilesh Yadav condemns BJP for targeting Jains, questioning BJP's loyalty to minorities and highlighting Jainism's contributions to India's culture.

Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of targeting the Jain community

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for allegedly targeting Jains, citing various incidents, including a temple demolition. He questions BJP's loyalty to minorities and emphasizes Jainism's cultural contributions.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday voiced concern over the recent demolition of a Jain temple in Mumbai, accusing the BJP governments of systematically targeting the peaceful Jain community across India.
He was responding to reports in a section of the media that a Jain temple has been demolished in Mumbai.
In a post on X, Yadav addressed the Jain community directly, stating, "In today's times, being a minority in the country is becoming a curse. The fear, insecurity, and uncertainty currently prevailing among the Jain community is deeply concerning and has drawn worldwide attention and condemnation." Highlighting a series of incidents, Yadav claimed these were part of an increasing pattern of aggression towards the community. He referred to the violent attack on Jain monks in Singoli, Madhya Pradesh, a leaked audio clip from Jabalpur allegedly containing objectionable remarks against Jains by BJP members, and the demolition of a Jain temple in Mumbai, where sacred idols, scriptures, and religious books were allegedly disrespected.
Yadav questioned, "Why is it that wherever there is a BJP government, such incidents targeting Jain temples, pilgrimage sites, and institutions occur?" He alleged that BJP-backed elements have been eyeing not just Jain religious and public properties but also their private assets.
Listing past incidents, he recalled the controversy around Shri Girnar Ji in Gujarat, central government's interference at Shri Sammed Shikhar Ji, and the opposition to the installation of a Jain idol in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. He also referred to the 2022 killing of 65-year-old Bhawarlal Jain in Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly at the hands of a powerful BJP supporter.
Yadav further alleged that the BJP views the Jain community only through the lens of donations and votes. "Does the BJP believe our importance lies only in giving donations? Who will protect our religion and community?" he asked.
"Rebuilding a temple cannot undo the insult caused to our idols, scriptures, and sentiments." Praising the Jain philosophy of non-violence, co-existence, and compassion, Yadav said, "Jainism has long stood as a model of tolerance and morality, contributing immensely to India's culture, economy, and education." He assured the community of support, saying the Jain community may be numerically small but is a part of the broader PDA (Pichhda-Dalit-Alpsankhyak) alliance representing 90 per cent of the population.
"These discouraging actions by those in power will not weaken the Jain community. We stand united with them in this difficult time." The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister ended his message with a sharp remark: "The Jain community must remember - BJP is loyal to no one."

Akhilesh Yadav pledges to fund Ananya Yadav's education after a demolition drive draws attention. Supreme Court involved.

Akhilesh Yadav Supports Ananya Yadav's Education

Samajwadi's Akhilesh Yadav supports Ananya Yadav after demolition drive disrupts her life, drawing Supreme Court and public's attention.

Akhilesh Yadav pledges education support for Ananya Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav supports Ananya Yadav's education after demolition drive disrupts her life, gaining Supreme Court's and public's attention.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Friday announced that he would bear the education expenses of eight-year-old Ananya Yadav from Ambedkar Nagar, whose video of running with books in her hands during a demolition drive near her shanty has drawn widespread attention, including from the Supreme Court.
In a post on X, Yadav took a swipe at the Yogi Adityanath-led government, stating, "Those who destroy children's future are truly homeless themselves. We take the responsibility for this child's education. Only those who have studied understand the value of education." &nbsp;Condemning the use of bulldozers in eviction drives, the former CM remarked that the machine is a symbol of destruction, not knowledge, wisdom or intelligence.
"A bulldozer moves on wheels of arrogance, fueled by egotism, with no reins of justice," he added.
The recent video of Ananya fleeing with her books as authorities razed structures in her area has sparked outrage, with many questioning the human cost of such demolition drives.
In March, the girl had to leave her shanty during the demolition drive, as it was allegedly on encroached land.
The Ambedkar Nagar Police defended the demolition.
&ldquo;This action was taken to remove encroachment from the village land, following an ejection order passed by the Jalalpur tehsildar&rsquo;s court&hellip;The demolition was carried out in full compliance with the revenue court&rsquo;s order to reclaim government land,&rdquo; they said.
The SC, which recently took cognisance of the issue, has sought a response from authorities regarding the circumstances of such demolitions in nearby areas. &nbsp;After the video from the demolition drive went viral, she shared with reporters that she wants to be an IAS officer one day.&nbsp;

Akhilesh Yadav scrutinizes UP government's reliance on temporary jobs during Maha Kumbh, forecasts BJP's 2027 defeat, and highlights missing attendees.

Akhilesh Challenges UP's Maha Kumbh Job Model

Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh's job strategy post-Maha Kumbh, highlighting missing attendees and projecting BJP's 2027 defeat.

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP's Maha Kumbh job model

Akhilesh Yadav critiques UP's job policies, questioning the Maha Kumbh employment model's sustainability. He points out attendees missing from the event and predicts BJP's 2027 electoral loss.

In a pointed critique of the Uttar Pradesh government's employment initiatives, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the sustainability of job opportunities created during the Maha Kumbh.
Yadav sarcastically asked if the four lakh youths employed as motorcycle riders to assist devotees during the religious event would have to wait 144 years, until the next full-cycle Maha Kumbh, for similar employment opportunities.
The former Chief Minister's remarks, made during a media interaction in Mahoba, highlighted what he sees as the state's failure to create long-term job prospects, relying instead on temporary employment schemes.&nbsp;
Yadav further alleged that hundreds of attendees remain unaccounted for following the Maha Kumbh, suggesting negligence in handling the event's logistics.
"Around 900 people are still reported missing according to government data, with posters seeking information about them still displayed around Prayagraj, notably outside police stations and hospitals," he noted.
Turning his attention to future political contests, Yadav predicted a significant defeat for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
According to him, the BJP continues to grapple with their losses in the Lok Sabha elections and faces a united front from the 'PDA samaj'&mdash;a coalition Yadav aims to cement among Pichhda (backwards), Dalit, and Alpsankhyak (Muslim) communities.
He expressed concerns that the BJP might employ an "80:20" strategy to fragment the 'PDA' alliance, attempting to drive a wedge between these communities.
Despite the Uttar Pradesh government's praise of the Maha Kumbh as a logistical success, opposition leaders like Yadav argue that significant issues remain, calling attention to alleged mismanagement and unresolved problems faced by attendees at one of the world's most attended religious gatherings.

Thousands of vehicles were stuck for hours in a massive 200-300 km traffic jam leading to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Authorities halted movement to control overcrowding, leaving pilgrims stranded.

Massive 300-km traffic jam strands pilgrims heading to Maha Kumbh

Thousands of vehicles were stuck for hours in a massive 200-300 km traffic jam leading to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Authorities halted movement to control overcrowding, leaving pilgrims stranded.

Millions of pilgrims traveling to Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival found themselves stranded for hours on Sunday, February 10, as an unprecedented traffic jam stretched across hundreds of kilometers.&nbsp;
The congestion, which netizens have dubbed the "world&rsquo;s biggest traffic jam," extended up to 200-300 kilometers from Madhya Pradesh, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill.
<h3>Authorities Halt Traffic to Prevent Overcrowding</h3>
In response to the severe congestion, authorities in Madhya Pradesh took immediate action, stopping vehicles in multiple districts to prevent further overcrowding in Prayagraj. Hundreds of vehicles heading towards the city were halted a day earlier as a precautionary measure.
The Katni police issued an advisory, announcing that traffic toward Prayagraj would remain suspended until Monday, February 10. Meanwhile, law enforcement in Maihar directed vehicles to return towards Katni and Jabalpur for safety reasons. &ldquo;It is impossible to move towards Prayagraj today as there is a traffic jam of 200-300 kilometers,&rdquo; local police confirmed.
<h3>Pilgrims Stuck for Hours, Social Media Flooded with Videos</h3>
As thousands of vehicles remained stranded on highways, frustrated travelers turned to social media to document their ordeal. Several videos showcasing massive traffic jams across Katni, Jabalpur, Maihar, and Rewa districts went viral, with users expressing their distress.
Commuters reported that the jam stretched across 250 kilometers from Katni to the MP-UP border at Chakghat in Rewa district.
Another posted on X, "Traffic jam of 15 km before Jabalpur&hellip; still 400 km to Prayagraj. Please check updates before heading to Mahakumbh!"
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Traffic Jam of 15 KM before Jabalpur ...still 400 KM to prayagraj. Please read traffic situation before coming to Mahakumbh! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahaKumbh2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahaKumbh2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mahakumbh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mahakumbh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahaKumbhMela2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahaKumbhMela2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@myogiadityanath</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yadavakhilesh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kumbhamela?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kumbhamela</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kumbh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kumbh</a> <a href="https://t.co/BKmJ3HNIx7">pic.twitter.com/BKmJ3HNIx7</a>
&mdash; Nitun Kumar (@dash_nitun) <a href="https://twitter.com/dash_nitun/status/1888612423210500339?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Eyewitnesses claimed that some vehicles had been stuck in traffic for nearly 48 hours, with travel times increasing drastically.
<h3>Authorities Working to Ease Congestion</h3>
Inspector General of Police (Rewa zone) Saket Prakash Pandey attributed the congestion to the overwhelming rush of pilgrims on February 9. However, he assured that the situation is being managed and is likely to improve in the coming days.
The Madhya Pradesh Police, in coordination with Prayagraj authorities, is actively regulating vehicle movement to restore normalcy.
With millions of devotees continuing to make their way to the Maha Kumbh, authorities are urging travelers to stay updated on traffic conditions before setting out for Prayagraj. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over the traffic chaos in Prayagraj, stating that it has also caused a shortage of essential commodities in the city.
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ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/akhilesh-yadav-slams-up-govt-over-maha-kumbh-traffic-chaos-calls-for-better-management-1739175994312" target="_blank">Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Govt over Maha Kumbh traffic chaos, calls for better management</a>

The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj faces severe traffic issues, disrupting essential supplies for pilgrims. Criticism mounts over the administration's efficiency, with demands for leadership intervention.

Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Govt over Maha Kumbh traffic chaos, calls for better management

Traffic congestion at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj, disrupts essential supplies, leaving devotees struggling. Criticism over administrative efficiency rises as calls for leadership intervention grow.

Severe traffic jams at the Maha Kumbh Mela hinder essential supplies for millions of devotees. Criticism over administration's handling rises, prompting calls for immediate intervention.

Severe Congestion Disrupts Supply of Essentials, Devotees Face Hardships
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticized the Uttar Pradesh government over the severe traffic congestion in Prayagraj, which he claimed has led to a shortage of essential commodities and immense difficulties for devotees attending the Maha Kumbh Mela.
&ldquo;Due to traffic jams everywhere in Prayagraj, neither food grains, vegetables, nor medicines, petrol, or diesel are available. The condition of crores of hungry, thirsty, and exhausted devotees stranded in Prayagraj and Maha Kumbh premises is worsening by the hour. This is a very serious situation,&rdquo; Yadav stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
He also shared a video of people voicing their grievances, highlighting the chaotic conditions affecting pilgrims and residents alike.
Calls for Better Governance
Lashing out at the government&rsquo;s handling of the Kumbh Mela arrangements, Yadav suggested that capable leadership should be assigned to manage the situation effectively.
&ldquo;When a constitutional system fails in states, the command is handed over to someone else. Seeing the chaos at Maha Kumbh, a competent person should be given governance responsibilities. Incompetent officials can spread false propaganda, but they cannot establish an efficient system,&rdquo; he added.
Massive Pilgrim Turnout Amid Logistical Challenges
According to official reports, a staggering 46.19 lakh people, including 10 lakh Kalpvasis, had taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam by 8 AM on Monday. Since the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela last month, the event has witnessed over 44 crore pilgrims performing the holy ritual.
Despite the spiritual significance of the gathering, concerns over traffic congestion, supply shortages, and mismanagement continue to grow, prompting demands for urgent remedial action from the administration.
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BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan wins Milkipur bypoll with a massive margin, defeating SP's Ajit Prasad. CM Yogi Adityanath calls it an end to 'pariwarwad,' while Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of electoral manipulation.

Uttar Pradesh: BJP crushes SP in milkipur bypolls, wins by 60,000+ votes

BJP's Chandrabhanu Paswan wins Milkipur bypoll with a massive margin, defeating SP's Ajit Prasad. CM Yogi Adityanath calls it an end to 'pariwarwad,' while Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of electoral manipulation.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the Milkipur Assembly bypoll, marking a significant political win.
BJP candidate Chandrabhanu Paswan triumphed over Samajwadi Party's (SP) Ajit Prasad by an overwhelming margin of 61,710 votes.
The bypoll was necessitated after former MLA Awadhesh Prasad vacated the seat following his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Faizabad, which includes the Ayodhya assembly segment.
Despite its historic connection to the region, the BJP had lost Faizabad within just five months of the consecration of the Ram Temple.&nbsp;
In the bypoll, SP fielded Prasad&rsquo;s son as its candidate, but he managed only 84,687 votes&mdash;falling short by over 60,000 votes compared to Paswan, who secured 1,46,397 votes.
Following BJP&rsquo;s landslide victory, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took aim at the Samajwadi Party, asserting that the election result signaled the end of dynastic politics and misinformation.
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दिल्ली विधान सभा चुनाव और उत्तर प्रदेश के अयोध्या जनपद की मिल्कीपुर विधान सभा उप चुनाव का परिणाम झूठ एवं लूट की राजनीति पर पूर्ण विराम का स्पष्ट संकेत है... <a href="https://t.co/714Q9fIzzZ">pic.twitter.com/714Q9fIzzZ</a>
&mdash; Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) <a href="https://twitter.com/myogiadityanath/status/1888169428178931834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"The results of Milkipur by-elections will put a full stop to the politics of 'pariwarwad' and lies...The people have made it clear that no matter how much propaganda is done by the Samajwadi Party, the public is going to punish them," CM Yogi stated.
On the other hand, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of manipulating the electoral process to secure the win.
"BJP cannot face the growing power of PDA on the basis of votes, that is why it tries to win by misusing the electoral machinery. The level of manipulation of officials required to carry out such electoral fraud may be possible in one assembly constituency, but this 'four hundred BC' will not work in 403 assemblies. BJP members also know this, that is why BJP members postponed the by-election of Milkipur. PDA means 90% of the people have seen this fraud with their own eyes," Yadav wrote on X.
Labeling the victory as illegitimate, Yadav further remarked:
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पीडीए की बढ़ती शक्ति का सामना भाजपा वोट के बल पर नहीं कर सकती है, इसीलिए वो चुनावी तंत्र का दुरुपयोग करके जीतने की कोशिश करती है। ऐसी चुनावी धांधली करने के लिए जिस स्तर पर अधिकारियों की हेराफेरी करनी होती है, वो 1 विधानसभा में तो भले किसी तरह संभव है, लेकिन 403 विधानसभाओं में&hellip;
&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1888134376942416180?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"This is a false victory, which the BJP will never be able to celebrate by looking into their own eyes in the mirror. Their guilt and fear of future defeat will keep them awake," he alleged.
BJP&rsquo;s strong performance in Milkipur comes on the heels of its massive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, where the party ended AAP&rsquo;s decade-long rule and returned to power after 27 years.
The win in Delhi reinforced the BJP&rsquo;s growing electoral dominance and was widely credited to Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership and Home Minister Amit Shah&rsquo;s strategic planning.
With these back-to-back victories, the BJP has further solidified its position ahead of crucial upcoming state elections. ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/delhi-elections-2025-bjp-returns-to-power-after-27-years-aap-faces-crushing-defeat-1739021624135" target="_blank">Delhi Elections 2025: BJP returns to power after 27 years, AAP faces crushing defeat</a>

Akhilesh Yadav accuses the UP government of underreporting fatalities at Kumbh Mela, calling for accountability and suggesting Army involvement in disaster management.

Akhilesh Yadav slams UP Govt over Kumbh stampede, alleges cover-up of death toll

In response to alleged underreporting of fatalities at Kumbh Mela, Akhilesh Yadav demands government transparency, an all-party review, and Army-led disaster management.

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes UP govt's Kumbh Mela tragedy handling, alleging concealment of fatalities and urging disaster management reforms.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of concealing the actual number of deaths in the Kumbh Mela stampede in Prayagraj. He demanded strict action against officials involved in the alleged cover-up of mismanagement.
&nbsp; Participating in the Motion of Thanks debate on the President&rsquo;s Address, Yadav lashed out at the government, alleging that while it boasted of organizing a &lsquo;Digital Kumbh&rsquo;, it was hiding the real figures of the deceased.
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<li>Yadav called for an all-party meeting to discuss Kumbh arrangements and urged that disaster management responsibilities be handed over to the Army.</li>
<li>He claimed that officials used JCB machines and tractors to clear away bodies, painting a grim picture of the aftermath. The SP leader also criticized CM Yogi</li>
<li>Adityanath for delaying his response, stating he expressed grief only after the PM and President had reacted.</li>
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With political tensions rising over the handling of the Kumbh tragedy, Yadav&rsquo;s demands have added pressure on the UP government to reveal the full extent of the incident.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces support for AAP over Congress in Delhi, emphasizing the need to defeat the BJP. 

Delhi Elections: Akhilesh Yadav backs AAP over Congress

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announces support for AAP over Congress in Delhi, emphasizing the need to defeat the BJP.&nbsp;

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday declared that his party will align with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, asserting that AAP holds more strength in the region compared to the Congress.
Speaking to ANI, Yadav said, "The regional party fighting against the BJP should be supported by the leaders of the INDIA alliance. AAP and Congress are fighting against each other in Delhi. AAP is strong and we have decided to stand with them. The question is about Delhi and our goal is that the BJP gets defeated. Congress and AAP have the same goal too." 
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Haridwar: On the INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says "The INDIA alliance is intact. I remember when the INDIA alliance was formed, it was decided that wherever a regional party was strong, the alliance would extend support to them. AAP is strong in&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/gjINs5aLf5">pic.twitter.com/gjINs5aLf5</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1879419054106267670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Yadav also reassured that the INDIA alliance remains intact. He remarked, "The INDIA alliance is intact. I remember when the INDIA alliance was formed, it was decided that wherever a regional party was strong, the alliance would extend support to them."
Meanwhile, D Raja, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India, acknowledged the current disarray within the INDIA alliance post the 2024 general elections. Speaking to ANI, Raja commented, "It is a fact that Opposition is divided. It is known to people that in Delhi, the Assembly election AAP is contesting on its own, Congress is contesting on its own, Left parties are contesting wherever they are capable of putting up a fight and among other parties, certain parties have declared support to AAP. So, it is a fact that INDIA bloc stands divided."
On the other hand, the BJP has been critical of the INDIA alliance's lack of unity and direction. Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the alliance of being in disarray, stating, "Today the INDIA alliance has completely disintegrated. Mumbai is going to have elections and Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress are preparing to contest alone. Just like you gave us a grand victory in Maharashtra, in the same way, BJP government is going to be formed."
The Delhi assembly elections will be held on February 5, with the counting of votes taking place on February 8. The AAP has already declared candidates for all 70 assembly seats, while the BJP has announced its candidates for 59 seats. The last date for filing nominations is January 17, with scrutiny scheduled for January 18, and withdrawal of candidacies can be done until January 20. Despite having ruled Delhi for 15 years, the Congress has struggled in the past two elections, failing to secure any seats. In contrast, the AAP dominated the 2020 assembly elections, winning 62 out of 70 seats, leaving the BJP with just eight.

The Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party have announced their support for AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanked Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav for their backing.

Delhi Elections: Mamata Banerjee extends support to Aam Aadmi Party

The Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party have announced their support for AAP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal thanked Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav for their backing.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has declared its support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. 
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TMC has announced support to AAP in Delhi elections. I am personally grateful to Mamta Didi. Thank you Didi. U have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times.
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1876925318193185153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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 AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed his gratitude towards West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC head Mamata Banerjee, saying in a post on X, "TMC has announced support to AAP in Delhi elections. I am personally grateful to Mamta Didi. Thank you Didi. U have always supported and blessed us in our good and bad times."
Although AAP is contesting the elections independently, the party has received backing from other political allies.
The Samajwadi Party also extended its support on Tuesday.&nbsp;
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बहुत बहुत शुक्रिया अखिलेश जी। आपका हमेशा हमें सपोर्ट और साथ रहता है। इसके लिए मैं और दिल्ली की जनता आभारी हैं। <a href="https://t.co/as58s2ksDt">https://t.co/as58s2ksDt</a>
&mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1876577272099995983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kejriwal thanked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for the backing, saying, "Thank you very much, Akhilesh ji. You always support and stand with us. I and the people of Delhi are grateful for this."
The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are scheduled for February 5, with votes to be counted on February 8. The AAP, which had a resounding victory in the 2015 and 2020 elections with 67 and 62 seats, respectively, is hopeful of securing a hat-trick in the national capital.

“UP has become the number one in ‘ease of doing crime’. Today’s episode is Lucknow’s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,” he said.

‘Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime’: Akhilesh’s jibe at CM Yogi-led BJP govt

&ldquo;UP has become the number one in &lsquo;ease of doing crime&rsquo;. Today&rsquo;s episode is Lucknow&rsquo;s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,&rdquo; he said.

Targeting the ruling BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the state is now leading in &ldquo;ease of doing crime&rdquo;.
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उप्र &lsquo;इज ऑफ़ डूइंग क्राइम&rsquo; में हुआ न. 1 आज का एपिसोड लखनऊ का ओवरसीज बैंक जहाँ लॉकर काटकर बहुमूल्य सम्पदा चोरी हुई। कल सहारनपुर में बैंक लुटा था। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%8A_%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%89%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#लखनऊ_बैंक_लॉकर_चोरी</a> <a href="https://t.co/7VpSWqO5lT">pic.twitter.com/7VpSWqO5lT</a>
&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1871102132998558207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
In a post on X, Yadav highlighted two bank robberies in Lucknow and Saharanpur &ldquo;UP has become the number one in &lsquo;ease of doing crime&rsquo;. Today&rsquo;s episode is Lucknow&rsquo;s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,&rdquo; he said in a Hindi post.
In a separate post, the SP chief shared the CCTV footage of the theft in Saharanpur.
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उप्र &lsquo;इज ऑफ़ डूइंग क्राइम&rsquo; में हुआ न. 1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95_%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#सहारनपुर_बैंक_डकैती</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZzEoBB4QS">pic.twitter.com/YZzEoBB4QS</a>
&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1871100925223543215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
On Sunday, a few lockers in the Chinhat branch of Indian Overseas Bank, Lucknow were found broken and their contents missing.
Bank manager Sandeep Singh said that he suspected the thieves entered the building by making a hole in the wall the bank shares with an empty plot of land. Prima facie, it seems four people must be involved in the job, police said.&nbsp;
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

He demanded the government give figures on the per capita income of those below the poverty line.

Efforts being made to reduce minorities, especially Muslims, to second-grade citizens: Akhilesh

He demanded the government give figures on the per capita income of those below the poverty line.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday alleged efforts are being made to reduce minorities, especially Muslims, to second-grade citizens.
Participating in a debate in Lok Sabha on the 'Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India', Yadav said, "Whenever we get opportunity, we will conduct a caste census."
Yadav said a caste survey will bridge the gap among castes.
He also demanded the government give figures on the per capita income of those below the poverty line.
Yadav attacked the government over alleged Chinese transgressions and claimed the country's borders are shrinking. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Speaking in Lok Sabha, the Kannauj MP said that the only achievement of the Centre in the last 10 years is the "birth of exam mafia".&nbsp;

Akhilesh Yadav slams govt over paper leaks, 'birth of exam mafia'

Speaking in Lok Sabha, the Kannauj MP said that the only achievement of the Centre in the last 10 years is the "birth of exam mafia". 

Speaking in Lok Sabha, the Kannauj MP said that the only achievement of the Centre in the last 10 years is the "birth of exam mafia".&nbsp;

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday slammed the Modi government of the issue of paper leaks. Speaking in Lok Sabha, the Kannauj MP said that the only achievement of the Centre in the last 10 years is the "birth of exam mafia".&nbsp;
"Why are paper leaks happening? The truth is that this is being done by the government so that it doesn&rsquo;t have to give jobs to youth," said Yadav.
Yadav also hailed his party's victory in Ayodhya. "The victory of Ayodhya is the democratic victory of the mature voter of India," he said.

We've brought a love letter from Ayodhya, Akhilesh Yadav said pointing to Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad.

With Awadhesh Prasad by his side in Lok Sabha, Akhilesh Yadav's poetic victory speech for Ayodhya

We've brought a love letter from Ayodhya, Akhilesh Yadav said pointing to Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav took a poetic route to respond to the Motion of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Parliament.
He took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for loosing the election from Ayodhya despite taking credit for the construction o fthe Ram Temple. Yadav pointed to his party colleague and Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad to tell the Lok Sabha that they had brought "a love letter from Ayodhya" from Lord Ram and his people.

'Darbar gamgeen hai', Akhilesh Yadav’s jibe at BJP-led in Lok Sabha

'Darbar gamgeen hai', Akhilesh Yadav’s jibe at BJP-led govt in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha witnessed fiery scenes on July 1 during the debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address.

Participating in the debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, Samajwadi Party leader and Kannuaj MP, Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at the BJP-led NDA on July 2.
He started his speech by saying that BJP's '400 paar' dream was shattered by voters. PM Narendra Modi expected to participate in the debate today as per reports.

Dimple Yadav's reaction to husband and fellow MP Akhilesh have gone viral on social media. Netizens said they were "couple goals."

Akhilesh's first Lok Sabha speech goes viral, there's a Dimple Yadav link

Dimple Yadav's reaction to husband and fellow MP Akhilesh have gone viral on social media. Netizens said they were "couple goals."

Akhilesh Yadav delivered his first speech in the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, shortly after Om Birla was re-elected as the Speaker of the lower house. His short address fetched varied reactions -- one from the Speaker and other from his wife and fellow MP Dimple Yadav.
Yadav landed cheeky jibes on Birla and urged him to be "impartial" as the new Lok Sabha took its place. "We expect that no public representative's voice will be stifled, nor will an action like expulsion take place again. Your control is on the Opposition but it should be on the ruling side too. The House should function on your signals and not the other way around," he said.
Om Birla could be seen putting up a broad smile as Akhilesh took pot shots intermittently in his speech.
As the Samajwadi Party chief delivered his remarks, Dimple could be seen smiling and smirking in the backdrop. She was seated just one row behind the Kannauj MP.
Social media was quick to react to this and ended up labelling the two SP leaders as "couple goals."&nbsp;
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On Wednesday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav resigned as an MLA from the Karhal seat. He will continue as the MP for the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency.

Akhilesh Yadav resigns as MLA, to continue as MP from Kannauj 

Akhilesh Yadav to be the Samajwadi Party's leader in the Lok Sabha.

Akhilesh Yadav to be the Samajwadi Party's leader in the Lok Sabha.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav resigned as an MLA from Uttar Pradesh's Karhal Assembly seat on Wednesday after deciding to continue as the MP for the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency, which he won in the recent elections.
Party's veteran leader Awadhesh Prasad also resigned from his MLA post after winning from Faizabad Lok Sabha seat.
A letter regarding his resignation was received by the office of Principal Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, Pradeep Dubey.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had been the MLA from the Karhal assembly seat, which he won in the 2022 UP assembly elections, and was designated as the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly.
On Tuesday, the SP chief announced his decision, stating that he would be resigning from Uttar Pradesh's Karhal Assembly seat.
"I have met the workers of Karhal and Mainpuri and told them that since I have won elections from two seats, I have to leave one. So, I will inform you about leaving the Vidhan Sabha seat soon," Akhilesh Yadav said in a press conference on Tuesday.
When asked who would be the next Leader of the Opposition, Yadav said, "The decision will be taken by the party in a way that is beneficial for the party and increases the party's vote share."
SP leader Awadhesh Prasad also resigned from the membership of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.
Prasad, an MLA from Milkipur assembly seat, has been elected as an MP from Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. He defeated two-time MP Lallu Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Earlier, the Samajwadi Party announced that Akhilesh Yadav would be the party's leader in the Lok Sabha.
The Samajwadi Party put up an impressive show in the Lok Sabha elections, winning 37 out of the 80 seats. The former Chief Minister himself won the party's stronghold seat of Kannauj, defeating BJP candidate Subrat Pathak by over 1,70,922 votes.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned of strict action against anyone who insults the constitutional oath once the INDIA bloc forms government.

Akhilesh shares video of man voting for BJP '8 times', Rahul warns of action; one arrested 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned of strict action against anyone who insults the constitutional oath once the INDIA bloc forms government.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday urged all officials on election duty not to forget their constitutional responsibilities in the face of pressure and warned of strict action against anyone who insults the constitutional oath once the INDIA bloc forms government.
His remarks on 'X' came over Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav's post on the social media platform in which he shared a video purportedly showing a person voting for the BJP "eight times".
Late in the night, responding to the posts of the Congress and Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in post on 'X' that an FIR has been registered in the matter at the Nayagaon police station in Etah district.
He also said that one person has been arrested and instructions given to suspend an institute disciplinary proceedings against all members of the polling party.
"Repolling has been recommended to the ECI in the polling station," he said In a post on X.
Gandhi said, "Seeing its defeat, the BJP wants to rob democracy by putting pressure on the government machinery to deny the mandate." The Congress expects all officials on election duty not to forget their constitutional responsibilities in the face of pressure from power, he said. "Otherwise, as soon as the government of the INDIA bloc is formed, such action will be taken that in future anyone will think 10 times before insulting the 'oath of the Constitution'."
Posting the video on X from his official account, Yadav said, "If the Election Commission feels that this is wrong then it must take some action. Otherwise, the BJP's booth committee is actually a loot committee."

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