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Mayawati justifies statues in SC, calls it ‘will of people’

Says elephant figures unrelated to her party symbol.

03 Apr 2019 1:39 AM

The Mayawati-led party has announced to contest on all the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state. (Photo: File)

BSP announces 5 LS candidates in Rajasthan

The party high command will declare names of remaining candidates soon.

02 Apr 2019 3:11 PM

In the previous hearing, the Supreme Court had said that BSP chief should reimburse the public money spent on statues. (Photo: File)

'It was the will of people’: Mayawati justifies statues in SC

SC is hearing petition against statues of herself and elephants (BSP's symbol), at parks in Lucknow and Noida, with taxpayers' money.

02 Apr 2019 10:39 AM

Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati are often referred to as bua-bhatija. (Photo: File)

Akhilesh Yadav fakes 'bua-bhatija' relationship: BJP leader

He claimed that BSP chief Mayawati and Yadav have become 'weak' by forging the SP-BSP-RLD alliance.

01 Apr 2019 3:43 PM

BJP conspiracy to divide dalit votes, says Mayawati

Azad had announced earlier this month that he will contest the general elections from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency.

01 Apr 2019 3:10 AM

The announcement comes after the Nishad Party had on Friday night sprang a surprise by parting ways with the SP-BSP-RLD alliance and met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: File)

SP fields its own candidate in Gorakhpur after Nishad Party calls off alliance

It was only four days ago on Tuesday that the Nishad Party had joined the alliance.

30 Mar 2019 4:12 PM

'We will break any fingers that are pointed at us now,' he said while addressing a public rally in Etawah on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Will break fingers pointed at us: UP BJP candidate's open threat

Ram Shankar Katheria made this controversial statement in reference to the false cases registered against him and other BJP leaders.

29 Mar 2019 10:56 AM

Mayawati was referring to Modi's address to the nation on Wednesday announcing India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile that put the country in an exclusive club of space super powers. (Photo: PTI)

Modi's address gross misuse of power, machinery: Mayawati

EC must act in an exemplary manner," the BSP leader tweeted.

28 Mar 2019 2:16 PM

Firebrand Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also finds mention in the list of leaders accused of making personal remarks against political rivals.(Photo: ANI)

Poll battle 2019: Elections hits new low in UP, leaders resort to personal attacks

The Bairia MLA had said Mayawati gets facials done and her hair coloured even though she is 60-years-old.

28 Mar 2019 1:56 PM

Mayawati attacks Congress’ ‘Garibi Hatao 2.0’ plan

Ruling BJP calling Congress slogan of Garibi Hatao 2.0 as bluff is true, says Mayawati.

28 Mar 2019 4:53 AM

Mayawati called Congress' Nyuntam Aay Yojna (NYAY) "Garibi Hatao 2.0" on the lines of late Indira Gandhi's slogan of Garibi Hatao during the Emergency in the mid-1970s. (Photo: PTI )

Mayawati launches double-edged attack on Congress and BJP

The ruling BJP calling the Congress slogan of Garibi Hatao 2.0 as bluff is true, Mayawati said.

27 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

The Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to be held from April 11 and will go on till May 19 in seven phases. (File Photo)

BJP, Congress are 'birds of the same feather': Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawat said the BJP terming the Congress Nyay scheme a bluff is true but added the two parties are 'birds of the same feather.'

27 Mar 2019 12:59 PM

Ajit Jogi to initiate seat-share talks with Mayawati

The BSP has already announced candidates for six LS constituencies in Chhattisgarh unilaterally, indicating a crack in the alliance.

24 Mar 2019 3:40 AM

An FIR has been lodged against a senior BJP leader and others on Saturday for allegedly burning posters of BSP Mayawati and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during ‘Holika Dahan’ on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter/ @yadavakhilesh)

BJP leaders burn Mayawati, Akhilesh posters during 'Holika Dahan', FIR filed

Akhilesh Yadav said, 'Dalit and backward society will be crushed in the BJP era as it has been for centuries.'

23 Mar 2019 1:28 PM

The statement announcing Mayawati's decision pointedly mentioned that a minister or a prime minister has six months to become a member of the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: File)

2019 LS polls: BSP releases 11 candidates list

BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday announced she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

22 Mar 2019 2:25 PM

Mr Pawar has sought a similar escape route from Madha Lok Sabha constituency, it claimed. (Photo: File)

Sharad Pawar, Mayawati Not Contesting Indication Of NDA Win: Sena

Mr Pawar and Mayawati's decision is a clear indication that the road for PM Modi is clear and the NDA's win is certain, the Sena said.

22 Mar 2019 1:57 PM

BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday announced she will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, but stressed it was not necessary to be an MP to become a minister or a prime minister. (Photo: File)

Don’t get disheartened: Mayawati on not contesting polls, says can be PM

The Dalit leader added it would not be a problem if there is a need for her to enter Parliament later.

21 Mar 2019 11:29 AM

Won’t contest LS polls, could fight bypoll later: Mayawati

The BSP, Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal have entered into an alliance in Uttar Pradesh for the April-May Lok Sabha polls.

21 Mar 2019 1:52 AM

Mayawati announced that she will not contest 2019 Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Mayawati to not contest 2019 LS polls; says winning seats more important

Mayawati said that it's more important to win each and every seat it is contesting rather than her winning the polls.

20 Mar 2019 12:46 PM

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi (Photo: PTI)

SP, BSP stitch alliance for Maha Lok Sabha seats

SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi made alliance announcement on Tuesday, saying it would provide an alternative to people in state.

20 Mar 2019 4:51 AM

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