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Close aide of Akhilesh expelled from party

It has happened days after he wrote to SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav suggesting him to elevate the Uttar Pradesh chief minister as the party's national president

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2016 | 10:21 PM IST

SP saga: Akhilesh Yadav skips meeting convened by Shivpal Singh

SP national president Mulayam Singh Yadav was also absent from the meeting

SP saga: Akhilesh Yadav skips meeting convened by Shivpal Singh
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 6:46 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav skips meet where Shivpal declares him CM nominee

Shivpal said Akhilesh Yadav will be the next CM if the party is voted to power

Akhilesh Yadav skips meet where Shivpal declares him CM nominee
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 5:55 PM IST

Yadav vs Yadav: How Samajwadi Party's dreams to retain UP are in doldrums

With allegations, counter-allegations multiplying, the chacha-bhatija is likely to intensify during campaign for UP polls

Yadav vs Yadav: How Samajwadi Party's dreams to retain UP are in doldrums
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 3:05 PM IST

SP office bearer asks Mulayam to appoint Akhilesh as party chief

A S Nomani lamented in his letter to Mulayam that the party's youth leaders and cadre are anguished by the recent turn of events in SP

SP office bearer asks Mulayam to appoint Akhilesh as party chief
Updated On : 20 Oct 2016 | 7:08 PM IST

Akhilesh supporter asks Mulayam Singh Yadav to step down

Udayveer Singh, a first time MLC, accused Mulayam's second wife Sadhna of harbouring ill feeling towards the UP CM

Akhilesh supporter asks Mulayam Singh Yadav to step down
Updated On : 20 Oct 2016 | 4:57 PM IST

Its official: Akhilesh is SP's CM candidate for 2017 polls

This comes after Mulayam Singh had said if party secured majority, SP legislators and parliamentary board would choose CM

Its official: Akhilesh is SP's CM candidate for 2017 polls
Updated On : 17 Oct 2016 | 5:15 PM IST

Will propose Akhilesh's name for CM if SP voted to power: SP State President

Shivpal was here to attend a workers meet in which leaders of Quami Ekta Dal also addressed the gathering

Will propose Akhilesh's name for CM if SP voted to power: SP State President
Updated On : 16 Oct 2016 | 5:57 PM IST

Amid family feud, Akhilesh sure of keeping CM post

Feud threatens to derail SP's poll campaign, which is faced with anti-incumbency, apart from stiff challenge from BJP, BSP

Amid family feud, Akhilesh sure of keeping CM post
Updated On : 15 Oct 2016 | 11:26 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks on surgical strikes, takes dig at PM

Akhilesh said that the Congress leader must have given a much thought before saying it

Akhilesh Yadav backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks on surgical strikes, takes dig at PM
Updated On : 10 Oct 2016 | 6:54 PM IST

Still remember BSP's proximity with BJP: Akhilesh Yadav

He was also referring to Mayawati tying 'rakhi' to BJP leader Lalji Tondon and her campaigning in support of the BJP in Gujarat

Still remember BSP's proximity with BJP: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 10 Oct 2016 | 4:07 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav re-inducts sacked minister into cabinet

Effects 8th expansion of Uttar Pradesh council of ministers

Akhilesh Yadav re-inducts sacked minister into cabinet
Updated On : 26 Sep 2016 | 4:37 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav puts up a brave face, says 'Samajwadi Pariwar' united

The UP CM was speaking to reporters after a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by him

Akhilesh Yadav puts up a brave face, says 'Samajwadi Pariwar' united
Updated On : 20 Sep 2016 | 2:33 PM IST

New twists in Yadav family saga: Shivpal expels Akhilesh's close aides

Meanwhile, over 100 odd leaders of the SP youth wings have also resigned from their posts and demonstrated near the VVIP Guest House

New twists in Yadav family saga: Shivpal expels Akhilesh's close aides
Updated On : 19 Sep 2016 | 6:38 PM IST

UP's high-stakes verbal war

Relations between the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have understandably been tense, mainly over issues of central funds and special grants during natural calamities in the state.The SP has long been accusing the BJP of neglecting the state. The BJP has returned the favour by charging the ruling dispensation with squandering of central funds and making the state a caste-based polity.Top leaders of both parties often take shots at each other during routine press conferences and public functions. The famous BJP jibe at Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav over the state having multiple CMs was taken by him in his stride, retorting that while the SP had several CM candidates, the BJP had none to offer the state for the 2017 polls.UP is the SP's home state. The BJP is keen to return to power in the state after nearly one and a half decades. So, it is only natural that the two parties should keep up the pressure, with high-octane public optics and

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Updated On : 18 Sep 2016 | 11:25 PM IST

Politics is serious business: Akhilesh

However, the UP Chief Minister categorically said he would like to have a greater say in the selection of tickets for the Samajwadi Party's outing in the 2017 Assembly elections

Politics is serious business: Akhilesh
Updated On : 18 Sep 2016 | 1:06 AM IST
Updated On : 17 Sep 2016 | 5:44 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav says will support uncle Shivpal, 'no rift' in party

He said all Samajwadi workers needed to work together

Akhilesh Yadav says will support uncle Shivpal, 'no rift' in party
Updated On : 17 Sep 2016 | 4:29 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav returns uncle Shivpal's portfolios except PWD

Shivpal will also continue as the Samajwadi Party state unit chief

Akhilesh Yadav returns uncle Shivpal's portfolios except PWD
Updated On : 17 Sep 2016 | 3:16 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav's supporters demand his reinstatement as party's state chief

Akhilesh had announced that his disgruntled uncle Shivpal will be given back his portfolios

Akhilesh Yadav's supporters demand his reinstatement as party's state chief
Updated On : 17 Sep 2016 | 1:50 PM IST