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She also said that these raids by BJP are nothing new and are their old political tactics. (Photo: File)

Mayawati extends support to Akhilesh amidst reports that CBI may quiz him

'Don’t be shaken by such gimmicks,' Mayawati said while terming the reports as 'political animosity' of the BJP.

07 Jan 2019 2:44 PM

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP president Mayawati. (Photo: File)

New poll deal in UP to spell trouble for BJP

The BSP and the SP are expected not to put up candidates against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli and Amethi respectively.

07 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

SP, BSP agree on LS tieup in UP; Cong likely to go alone

The SP and the BSP may fight on 37 seats each, leaving 6 seats for allies like the RLD.

06 Jan 2019 5:38 AM

Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati have given their in-principle approval for alliance after the numerous meetings. (Photo: File)

SP, BSP unite for general polls, Congress ‘ready to go alone’

A formal announcement on 'gathbandhan' between SP and BSP in Uttar Pradesh is likely later this month.

05 Jan 2019 5:39 PM

A file photo of Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (J) chief Ajit Jogi and BSP supremo Mayawati during a press conference to announce the two parties’ alliance in the tribal state.

Ajit Jogi rediscovers political relevance as a third force

Cong threw Jogi out alleging that he helped BJP win 2003, 2008 and 2013 polls as he is close to saffron party’s ex-CM Raman Singh.

31 Dec 2018 5:47 AM

Yadav said he appreciates Rao's efforts to build an alliance, but he will not be able to meet him in Delhi. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav postpones meeting with KCR; Mayawati yet to confirm

While Akhilesh said in Lucknow Wednesday that he would meet Rao after Jan 6 in Hyd, Mayawati has not yet given time to the Telangana CM.

26 Dec 2018 9:01 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be attending all the three oath-taking ceremonies. (Photo: PTI)

3 Cong CMs took oath in Hindi heartland today, all eyes were on Oppn unity

A host of leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony of Ashok Gehlot, Kamal Nath and Bhupesh Baghel.

17 Dec 2018 10:40 AM

Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath (Photo: PTI)

Mamata, Mayawati invited for Kamal Nath’s swearing-in

According to sources in Congress, the change of venue is apparently aimed at accommodating a huge crowd the party is expecting for the ceremony.

16 Dec 2018 6:04 AM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: ANI)

Small players, big gains should be Oppn mantra in 2019

Whatever the dynamics a resurgent Congress makes, the 2019 elections is an open game for all smaller parties as well as the two major parties.

16 Dec 2018 12:05 AM

She also added that though BSP doesn’t agree with many of Congress’s policies but have agreed to support in Madhya Pradesh and if required they will extend support in Rajasthan. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Will support Congress in MP, Rajasthan to keep BJP out of power: Mayawati

BSP won two seats in 230-seat MP assembly, in which Cong has emerged largest party but is 2 short of majority mark of 116.

12 Dec 2018 11:01 AM

The meeting has been called by Chandrababu Naidu, who has taken a task of bringing the opposition parties under a single umbrella to take on BJP in 2019. (Photo: PTI | File)

Opposition meets today to chart out strategy for 2019 Lok Sabha polls

It is not known yet whether all regional leaders are on board with the idea of a common front with the Congress in it.

10 Dec 2018 9:22 AM

Ajit Jogi may be kingmaker in Chhattisgarh

Exit polls hint at BJP returning to power in state.

08 Dec 2018 6:07 AM

CM Yogi dividing Gods on caste lines, says Mayawati

Mayawati also claimed that the government is trying to destroy all constitutional institutions that help the dalits.

07 Dec 2018 12:38 AM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati (Photo: ANI)

Mayawati blames UP govt’s policies

Ms Mayawati condoled the death of those who died in the violence and asserted that there was an urgent need to establish a rule of law in the state.

05 Dec 2018 12:36 AM

Mayawati asks workers to counter Bhim Army

The Bhim Army is attracting youths in large army and this is what is disturbing the BSP leadership.

02 Dec 2018 6:20 AM

"I want to urge Dalit community to not get influenced by any such political organisations and waste their vote for their candidates. Our people know that just because of these organisations last year heart-wrenching Shabbirpur violence took place in UP against Dalits," she said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Anti-Dalit elements plotted to kill me during Shabbirpur violence in UP: Mayawati

'Our resourcefulness foiled their plan. I was forced to resign from Rajya Sabha as I wasn't allowed to raise issue in Parliament,' she said.

24 Nov 2018 5:15 PM

Mayawati is of the view that the BJP should solve the Ayodhya land dispute only through the legal route and the Supreme Court. (Photo: ANI)

BJP organising Ram temple movement to divert attention from failures: Mayawati

Mayawati's statement comes ahead of mass gatherings organised by Shiv Sena, VHP and some Hindu groups in Ayodhya over the weekend.

24 Nov 2018 1:05 PM

In UP, indecision weighs heavy on Mayawati’s shoulders

In 2014, the BSP had not won even a single seat but ranked second in 32 seats.

23 Nov 2018 5:30 AM

Of 72 seats, the polling for two constituencies- Amaamora and Modh is being held from 7 am to 3 pm while voting in the remainder of the constituencies will take place from 8 am to 5 pm. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Chhattisgarh elections: 71.93 per cent voter turnout recorded till 6 pm

The second phase of polling was held in 72 seats spread across 19 districts, out of the 90-member Assembly.

20 Nov 2018 8:10 AM

Chhattisgarh: Ajit Jogi-Mayawati pact to decide fate of Congress, BJP

Seventy two assembly constituencies are going to polls in the second and final phase assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on November 20.

19 Nov 2018 1:34 AM

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