UP sees over 57 percent voter turnout in phase six: As it happened
Prominent candidates in the fray include Bharatiya Janata Party's Swami Prasad Maurya (Padrauna) and jailed don Mukhtar Ansari contesting from Mau on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket.
Mar 04, 2017, 18:25 PM IST
UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav takes another jibe at ''bua'' Mayawati
Taking a jibe at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav called her his `bua` (father`s sister) and said people sleep when she speaks in her rallies.
Mar 04, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Clash of titans: Varanasi to host PM Narendra Modi, Rahul-Akhilesh, Mayawati today
Varanasi and neighbouring districts will go to the polls in the final phase on March 8.
Mar 04, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
NRHM scam: Supreme Court dismisses ex-UP minister Khuswahs's bail plea
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed former Uttar Pradesh Minister Babu Singh Khuswaha`s petition seeking bail.
Mar 03, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Congress will get electric shocks on March 11: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks at an election rally in the backward eastern region of Uttar Pradesh came amid a war of words on the supply of electricity in the state.
Mar 03, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
EC seeks BSP's reply on plea alleging huge deposits in party account post demonetization
Such allegations were levelled against the BSP supremo Mayawati earlier also but she refuted it while justifying that it was party`s money which they received in the form of donation.
Mar 03, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
How clean was Samajwadi Party's clean sweep last time
Did the ruling Samajwadi Party score a clean sweep in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections that catapulted the party to its place of pride?
Mar 01, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
UP Assembly elections: Do whatever possible to defeat BJP, PM Narendra Modi dares SP, Congress and BSP
In a bid to garner support for BJP in UP Assembly Elections, PM Narenda Modi addressed a public rally in state's Mau district.
Feb 27, 2017, 15:34 PM IST
BJP will form government with full majority in UP: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after the poll results on March 11, BJP would celebrate "Vijayi Holi".
Feb 27, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Issue of division of UP back in focus
The issue of division of Uttar Pradesh has once again bounced back to the centre stage of state politics with BSP supremo Mayawati raking up the issue that had been lying dormant in the polls till now.
Feb 27, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
BSP can enter into understanding with BJP to stop Samajwadi Party: Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the BSP can enter into an understanding with the BJP anytime as they are concentrating on ensuring that the SP does not move ahead.
Feb 25, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
UP polls 2017, 4th phase: 61% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm
Polling began on Thursday morning in 53 constituencies spread over 12 districts that figure in the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. The districts include the backward Bundelkha
Feb 23, 2017, 18:52 PM IST
Amit Shah appeals to Uttar Pradesh voters to get rid of 'KASAB' in Assembly polls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the electorate of Uttar Pradesh to get mukti from 'Kasab' for the betterment of the state.
Feb 22, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes a dig at Akhilesh, says 'agar kaam bolta to cycle haath kyun pakadti'
BJP and Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party have repeatedly termed the Samajwadi Party-Congress grouping as an opportunistic alliance.
Feb 21, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
UP polls 2017: Mayawati casts vote in Lucknow, claims a wave in BSP favour
As the voting for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections began on Sunday, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati expressed confidence over forming the next government in the state with majority.
Feb 19, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh gears up for crucial 3rd phase polls on Sunday
The third phase of Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh will be held for 69 seats across 12 districts on Sunday.
Feb 18, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
Azam Khan sparks fresh controversy, says Muslims deliver more kids as they are unemployed
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has stoked a fresh controversy by saying that Muslims deliver more children as they are unemployed.
Feb 17, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
Lot depends on mood swing of UP voters
Political analysts say if BJP drops 10 percentage points from its 2014 Lok Sabha vote share, it can still emerge as the largest party.
Feb 16, 2017, 11:12 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017, Phase 2: As it happened
Around 65 percent polling was recorded in the second phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Wednesday, Election Commission officials said.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
BJP gained 'decisive lead' in first phase of UP polls: Kalraj Mishra
Kalraj Mishra claimed the Narendra Modi government has granted assistance of "more than Rs 7 lakh crore" to Uttar Pradesh so far.
Feb 15, 2017, 16:06 PM IST
