UP Assembly elections

BSP pulls out of UP panchayat election, says 'will focus on assembly polls'

Instead of contesting the zila parishad chairmen's elections, the party has decided to channelize its efforts on strengthening the organisation and expanding its base, Mayawati told reporters. At the same time, she said her party would have fought the zila chairpersons' elections if they were being held in a fair manner.

Jun 28, 2021, 20:13 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath felicitates BJP UP officer bearers with saffron colour shawls, smartphones for election victory

BJP Uttar Pradesh party officer bearers have been felicitated for the stupendous victory in Assembly elections.

Mar 30, 2017, 19:17 PM IST

After defeat in UP Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party coins new slogan for party

BJP won 325 seats along with its allies in the 403-member Assembly in UP elections.

Mar 27, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

When Yogi Adityanath's minister Mohsin Raza lost his cool after spotting Mulayam Singh Yadav's photo in his office - Watch video

Mohsin Raza is Minister of State for Science and Technology, Electronics, IT, Muslim Waqf and Haj in UP government.

Mar 23, 2017, 20:03 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, explains why they lost in Uttar Pradesh - Watch video

Yogi Adityanath took over as 21st Chief Minister of the country's largest state on Sunday.

Mar 21, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

PM Modi is a global icon, works for all without discrimination: Yogi Adityanath in Lok Sabha

Yogi Adityanath was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

Mar 21, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Congress to review performance, introspect on UP loss

After its poll debacle in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress on Monday said the party's central leadership will soon review its performance and introspect on the reasons that led to its loss.

Mar 20, 2017, 20:20 PM IST

BSP leader murder: SP urges BJP not to compromise on law and order in UP

The Samajwadi Party on Monday condemned the murder of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader in Allahabad and urged the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to make no compromises in regard to law and order in the state.

Mar 20, 2017, 12:47 PM IST

Baahubali: When PM Narendra Modi referred to Kattappa in his speech!

PM referred to Kattappa and Baahubali during one of his campaigns in UP last month.

Mar 17, 2017, 08:39 AM IST

Noose tightened around rape-accused Prajapati; passport impounded, look-out notice issued

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday issued non-bailable warrants against rape-accused Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati and six other persons in connection with the charges of rape case of a minor girl. 

Mar 04, 2017, 20:01 PM IST

Modi hits out at Congress, says party completely sidelined by people in Maharashtra

Citing that how Congress party has been sidelined by the people in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hits out at the former over their downfall in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2017 while addressing an election rally in Gonda on Monday.

Feb 24, 2017, 17:09 PM IST

UP polls 2017: Filing of nominations for final phase ends today

The filing of nominations for final phase ends on Monday as today is the last day for withdrawal of nominations for the seventh and last phase of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. 

Feb 20, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

'Stock markets to see volatility in holiday-shortened week ahead'

Stock markets likely to witness volatility amid derivatives expiry in a holiday-shortened week ahead, and the ongoing UP assembly elections will also continue to dominate sentiments, say experts.

Feb 19, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh assembly elections: 65% polling registered for second phase

Around 65 per cent polling was recorded in the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Wednesday, officials said.

Feb 15, 2017, 19:17 PM IST

UP elections 2017: Top leaders gear up to address poll rallies, campaigning in peak for second phase

The campaigning in Uttar Pradesh has started peaking in the areas where polls are slated for Wednesday. In the second phase, 11 districts having 67 assembly seats will go for polls.

Feb 12, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

People of Uttar Pradesh will show 'horoscope' to BJP on March 11: Congress

The Congress Party on Sunday took swipe on Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s remark on the grand old party and said that people of Uttar Pradesh will show the `horoscope` to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 11.

Feb 12, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh manifestos: Sops to farmers stay put, tech makes inroads

Freebies galore in the manifestos of political parties in Uttar Pradesh where laptops and smart phones are being promised even as loan waivers to farmers remain the mainstay of the assurances.

Feb 12, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

BSP goes all out to woo Muslims in UP, gets backing of clerics

Failing to revive its tested "social engineering" formula which saw it victorious in the 2007 Uttar Pradesh polls, BSP is going all out to woo Muslims through various clerics and organisations for regaining power.

Feb 12, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

UP elections 2017: Akhilesh Yadav to address rallies in Sambhal, Amroha

Kick-starting the campaigning for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh elections, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will on Sunday address two election rallies in Sambhal and Amroha.

Feb 12, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi seeks to puncture 'kaam bolta hai' slogan of Akhilesh Yadav

Taking a dig at Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's "kaam bolta hai" slogan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was the SP leader's "karnama" (misdeed) which spoke for him.

Feb 11, 2017, 19:28 PM IST