UP CM Akhilesh raises concern for giving tickets to 'tainted' persons
According to sources, Akhilesh, while reviewing the list of candidates for 403 assembly seats expressed concern over giving 181 party tickets to what he alleged as 'tainted' persons.
Dec 25, 2016, 23:31 PM IST
Ahead of next year's crucial UP polls, ruling Samajwadi Party on brink of split as CM sacks Shivpal; Ram Gopal expelled
While Akhilesh sacked Shivpal, party's state unit chief, along with three other "pro-Amar Singh" ministers from Cabinet, his father dismissed Ram Gopal, pro-CM cousin from party for six years.
Oct 23, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
Yadav family feud ends as UP CM Akhilesh restores uncle Shivpal's key portfolios
As per the compromise worked out by SP chief, Akhilesh's demand of having a say in ticket distribution has been met as he will be made head of state Parliamentary Board.
Sep 17, 2016, 22:54 PM IST
UP CM Akhilesh Yadav non-committal on liquor ban, asks people to drink less
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday remained non-committal on the issue of banning liquor in the state even as he advised people to "drink less".
May 25, 2016, 17:25 PM IST
