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Akhilesh cites Governor's remarks to target Yogi govt, calls 'double engine' a 'trouble engine'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government. He shared Governor Anandiben Patel's concerns about a Gorakhpur university's issues. Yadav alleged that the state's governance model and Gujarat's model both showed corruption. He stated that the "double engine" government had become a "trouble engine." The BJP had not…

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BJP stands for 'bhrasht', 'julm' and 'paap': Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav labeled the BJP as corrupt, oppressive, and sinful during a press conference. He asserted that Uttar Pradesh's problems would end only after the BJP is voted out. Yadav alleged corruption in expressway projects and land encroachment by party-linked mafias. He also questioned the government's actions against protesting youths…

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An army aspirant, a bystander, a minor: The unanswered bullets of Siwan NEET protest after AK-47 video

Dhiraj Kumar Gond is waiting outside Medanta Hospital in Patna. He is attending to his cousin Bullet Kumar Gond, who was shot at in Siwan during the Bihar Bandh protest against paper leaks on July 25.

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Govt was rattled, had to bow down and accept demands: Samajwadi party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on student protests

Akhilesh Yadav stated the government accepted student demands after widespread protests. He criticized police actions and alleged the government undermined students' rights. Yadav referred to the education minister's resignation as yielding to public pressure. He also claimed the government deprived Dalits and backward classes of recruitment rights. The Lok Sabha…

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Public Examinations Amendment Bill aimed at curbing paper leaks to be tabled in Lok Sabha; MPs from BJP, TMC, TDP to speak

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026: The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, amid heightened concerns over examination irregularities and paper leaks.

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"Will sit together and decide what is to be done": Akhilesh Yadav on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha will consider the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill aims to prevent unfair means in national examinations. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government not to challenge public awareness. Nationalist Congress Party MP Saayoni Ghosh welcomed the government's steps. Youth and student views were heard,…

The Economic Times

Walloping students in middle of street is shocking: Shashi Tharoor slams government

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor strongly criticised the Centre's actions. He called the lathi-charge on students shocking and very badly handled. Tharoor visited injured students and heard their painful testimonies. He stated that the government's response was insensitive and unacceptable. The leader also condemned the detention of opposition leaders during…

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Democracy is finished, Opposition not being allowed to speak in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi slams govt

Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested against alleged undemocratic practices in Parliament. They voiced solidarity with students facing police action and demanded debate on their issues. Opposition MPs staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence, leading to detentions. Rahul Gandhi highlighted the students' demands for ministerial resignations and…

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Akhilesh Yadav, Kiren Rijiju spar over paper leaks in Parliament

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi for silence on paper leaks and student issues. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for discussion. Opposition members disrupted Parliament proceedings over alleged police action on students. They demanded the government address students' concerns and irregularities in examinations. Protests will…

The Economic Times

Opposition MPs wear black to parliament, stage protest against 'police brutality' on student protestors

Opposition parties wore black to protest alleged police brutality against students and lawmakers. Leaders criticized the government over unemployment and recurring examination paper leaks. Congress workers held demonstrations across several states condemning police actions. Several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police. The protests followed a demonstration…

The Economic Times

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav among Opposition leaders briefly detained during protest near PM's residence

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi were detained by Delhi Police on Tuesday. They protested near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence demanding accountability. The leaders were later released after their detention at Chhatrasal Stadium. This protest occurred after police action against students protesting examination irregularities. The agitation continues from Jantar Mantar…

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'Babua wakes up at noon, hits gym in evening, no time for people': Adityanath's swipe at Akhilesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging he lacked vision and rarely met people during his tenure as chief minister. Addressing a rally in Bulandshahr, Adityanath contrasted the BJP government's welfare initiatives with the previous SP regime, accusing it of neglecting…

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Posters targeting Akhilesh, Mulayam trigger political row in UP; SP blames BJP, Rajbhar defends display

Controversial posters targeting Samajwadi Party leaders appeared across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. These posters depicted Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav with a provocative slogan. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP and its allies of inciting communal sentiments. State Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar defended the posters as appropriate and relevant.…

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Akhilesh Yadav's SP government banned Kanwar Yatra while BJP welcomed devotees with flower petals: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. He alleged past government restrictions on Hindu traditions like Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath stated the BJP government now welcomes kanwariyas with flower petals. He also accused the SP of displacing the poor from graveyard designated lands. The Chief Minister…

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Action will be taken in Ram temple donation theft case: UP BJP chief

Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary called the Ram temple donation issue unfortunate. He assured strict action against all those found involved in the matter. Chaudhary criticized opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav for their remarks. He stated that the Special Investigation Team probe is underway and ongoing. The…

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India’s controversial Ram temple overhauls management board amid embezzlement probe

Police have arrested eight temple workers over allegations of embezzling donations

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Senior SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary suffers cardiac arrest, hospitalised

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary was admitted to Civil Hospital in Lucknow after suffering a cardiac arrest. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak visited the hospital and confirmed Chaudhary's condition has stabilized, with a team of doctors monitoring him. Cardiology specialists have been consulted, and he will be…

The Economic Times

Ram Nivas temple head levels shrine grab charge against Champat Rai; Akhilesh Yadav seeks probe

A priest from a centuries-old temple near Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has accused Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and his associates of illegally seizing control of the shrine using forged documents. Hari Shankar Safariwala claims the temple, valued at Rs 50 crore, has been under their…

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On Akhilesh's birthday, SP workers portray him as Lord Krishna; BJP demands apology

Samajwadi Party workers celebrated Akhilesh Yadav's birthday by unveiling a poster depicting him as Lord Krishna holding the Constitution. Party leaders stated this symbolised Yadav's commitment to justice and righteousness. The BJP criticised the act as an insult to Sanatan Dharma and demanded an apology, accusing the SP of religious…

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Samajwadi Party misused Rampuri knife to grab lands; BJP made it a symbol of security, development: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used the 'Rampuri chaku' metaphor to criticize the Samajwadi Party, alleging they misused power to seize land and exploit citizens. He asserted that under the BJP's governance, the same symbol now represents security and development. Adityanath highlighted the state's transformation since 2017, emphasizing improved…

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Ram temple donation row: Ayodhya lawyers boycott accused; demand for CBI probe; SC refuses urgent hearing

Separately, a plea seeking a time-bound investigation by a CBI-led multi-disciplinary team came before the Supreme Court, but the vacation bench questioned the urgency and postponed the hearing until after the summer break, saying "heavens are not going to fall".

The Economic Times

'Was CM setting record of Ayodhya visits to oversee ongoing thefts?': Akhilesh Yadav targets Yogi Adityanath over Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's frequent visits to Ayodhya, suggesting they might have been to oversee alleged temple donation thefts. He also criticized the pace of development in Ayodhya and highlighted recurring exam paper leaks, blaming the BJP government for administrative failures and…

The Economic Times

Ayodhya will become BJP's 'Lanka': Akhilesh Yadav on Ram Temple unravelling

Lanka Kaand is an important chapter of Ramcharitmanas that symbolises the victory of good over evil with Lord Ram killing demon Ravan.

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'BJP gang won't escape God's audit': Akhilesh Yadav trains guns on Ram Mandir donation row

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP over the Ram Mandir donation row, linking Champat Rai's resignation to alleged financial irregularities. Yadav accused the party of corruption, stating their 'empire of Lanka' built on arrogance is crumbling. He also drew parallels to the NEET-UG paper leak, suggesting more accountability…

The Economic Times

Ram temple donation 'embezzlement': Opposition parties question timing of FIR

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh have intensified their criticism of the BJP government following an FIR lodged over alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress state chief Ajay Rai questioned the timing and scope of the police action, suggesting influential individuals…

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