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Sinha had ruffled many feathers within the Congress when he recently campaigned for his wife Poonam who is contesting from Lucknow on a Samajwadi Party ticket though the Congress has also fielded its candidate from there. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh, Mayawati ‘PM material’as they are successful state rulers: Shatrughan

Shatrughan Sinha recently severed his ties with the BJP and joined the Congress which has fielded him from the same seat.

25 Apr 2019 9:25 AM

Akhilesh, however, said he would not coin any nomenclature for the NDA 'as people will themselves understand.' (Photo: PTI)

Nation needs 'Pradhan Mantri', not 'Prachar Mantri': Akhilesh slams Modi

Akhilesh asked if the alliance of three parties (SP-BSP-RLD) is 'maha-milawat', then what will you call alliance of 38 parties.

24 Apr 2019 2:43 PM

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing elections in all seven phases from April 11 to May 19. (Photo:File)

Mayawati demands explanation on reservation from PM Modi

BSP Supremo Mayawati has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the count that he is misleading the nation on the issue of reservation.

24 Apr 2019 12:28 PM

BSP president Mayawati on Monday asked why the Election Commission was not cancelling the nomination of Pragya Singh Thakur, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Bhopal. (Photo: File)

Why EC not cancelling BJP 'gem' Pragya Thakur's nomination?: Mayawati

The Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to her.

22 Apr 2019 1:00 PM

The case was registered on April 20 based on the comments made by Prada during an election rally on April 18. (Photo: ANI)

Azam's X-ray eyes will also stare at you: Jaya Prada to Mayawati; case registered

A case has been registered under section 171-G of the Indian Penal Code.

22 Apr 2019 11:02 AM

Targeting the BJP, Congress and other opposition parties, Mayawati said that voters should be careful not to fall for their tactics. (Photo: File)

'Learn discipline from BSP workers': Mayawati advices Samajwadi workers at rally

As per a pre-poll pact, the BSP, SP and RLD are contesting on 38, 37 and 3 Lok Sabha seats, respectively.

21 Apr 2019 4:05 PM

Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav exchanges greetings with Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati as SP president Akhilesh Yadav looks on during their joint election campaign rally in Mainpuri on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition remains disunited as ever

To an objective observer this is unbridled divisive cacophony which seriously undermines the macro attempts to project a larger unity.

21 Apr 2019 12:45 AM

Mayawati slammed the BJP for promising big in the last general elections, but not fulfilling it in the last five years. (Image: File)

PM Modi uses central agencies against Opposition, dislodge him from power: Mayawati

'Incidents of harassment of Dalits, Muslims and Adivasis have also increased,' Mayawati said.

20 Apr 2019 8:27 PM

Adityanath said the former SP and Bahujan Samajwadi Party governments did not provide houses to the poor, claiming there was shortage of funds. (Picture: ANI twitter)

Mayawati campaigning for those who disrespected Ambedkar: Yogi

'Mayawati is today campaigning for those who used to humiliate Babasaheb Ambedkar,' Adityanath said.

20 Apr 2019 4:25 PM

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday hit out at BSP supremo Mayawati for her comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she is 'frustrated'. (Photo: File)

Mayawati is frustrated, desperate to do or say anything: Piyush Goyal

Goyal recalled that it was the same SP founder who had said in the Lok Sabha that he wanted to see Modi get a second term.

20 Apr 2019 3:27 PM

Old rivals Mayawati, Mulayam Yadav share stage after 24 years

BSP chief says Mulayam backwards’ ‘real leader’, calls Modi ‘farzi’.

20 Apr 2019 1:38 AM

Former union minister and BJP national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday said that Congress is like a sinking ship and that is the reason why its spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi has left the party. (Photo: ANI)

Priyanka Chaturvedi quit Cong as party is sinking ship: Shahnawaz Hussein

'Holding rally together despite allegations that Mulayam Singh Yadav once planned to kill Mayawati,' BJP spokesperson added.

19 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

Congratulating the people on the occasion Hanuman Jayanti, Adityanath said he had immense faith in Bajrang Bali. (Image: File)

Back from ban on canvassing, Adityanath says respect constitutional bodies

Mayawati had also lashed out at the Election Commission for allegedly turning a blind eye to the 'violations'.

19 Apr 2019 2:43 PM

It will be the first time that Mulayam will share the stage with Mayawati since 1995 when the infamous guesthouse incident took place in Lucknow. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

‘Mulayam a real sevak, not fake like Modi; make him win’: Mayawati

The Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav said, 'it will be a historic day'.

19 Apr 2019 10:26 AM

BSP president Mayawati waves at party supporters during an election rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Gopalganj on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati terms EC anti-dalit

Attacking the Congress, she described the proposed minimum income scheme ‘NYAY’ as ‘jumla’.

19 Apr 2019 3:21 AM

Mayawati also claimed that BJP leaders are taking the Army's name in their poll speeches violating the model code of conduct, but the EC is keeping mum. (Photo: PTI)

Mayawati terms EC anti-dalit; says NAYA jumla of Congress

The EC had imposed a 48-hour ban from 6 am on Tuesday on Mayawati on campaigning for her 'provocative' communal remarks.

18 Apr 2019 6:20 PM

Mayawati was among four leaders, including BJP's Yogi Adityanath, who were banned by EC for varying periods for violating the moral code of conduct during election campaign. (Photo: PTI)

Shortly after returning from EC ban, Mayawati aims at BJP

Mayawati's 48-hour ban has ended while Adityanath has one more day left before his 72-hour ban ends.

18 Apr 2019 2:54 PM

Mayawati charged that the UP chief minister was deriving political mileage by visiting temples and having food outside the house of a Dalit. (Image: File)

Mayawati blames Adityanath of violating EC ban on canvassing

The former chief minister also claimed that the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were 'nervous and jittery' about their poll prospects.

18 Apr 2019 12:36 PM

The petitioner alleged that he had submitted a written complaint against the BSP leader at the Nangloi police station but no action has been taken yet. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi court to hear plea against Mayawati for comparing herself with Lord Rama

Mayawati was the UP CM, when she installed her statues and BSP's symbol, elephant, at different places.

17 Apr 2019 8:31 PM

SC expressed satisfaction over Election Commission's action against UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BSP supremo Mayawati and others for allegedly making hate speeches during poll campaign. (Photo: File)

SC refuses Mayawati's plea on EC ban; says poll body has 'woken up'

The Supreme Court has asked Mayawati's counsel to file a separate appeal against the poll panel's order.

16 Apr 2019 11:35 AM

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