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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…

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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".

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'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…

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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…

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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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Akhilesh Yadav alleges "BJP conspiracy" behind land scam allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav, says party wants leadership change

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to replace Chief Ministers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, citing land acquisition allegations against MP CM Mohan Yadav as a pretext. He drew parallels with UP CM Yogi Adityanath's alleged land dealings. Reacting, UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar…

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Ayodhya Ram temple donation case: SIT submits initial findings to UP government

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya has submitted its preliminary report to the Uttar Pradesh government. The SIT, formed after allegations of misappropriation, is still gathering facts and aims to present a final report within two weeks. Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant confirmed…

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Ram Temple donation row: Limited CCTV footage poses hurdle to SIT probing Ram temple donation 'theft'

A Special Investigation Team probing alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations faces a challenge as CCTV footage is only retained for 45 days. Investigators suspect tampering and are pursuing forensic analysis to recover deleted or altered data. Contradictions have emerged in temple workers' statements, while the trust asserts internal audits…

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"Shivpal once said SP has become party of thieves, mafias": OP Rajbhar doubles down attack on Samajwadi Party

"Shivpal ji was betrayed. After Mulayam Singh ji, Shivpal Yadav should have been the CM, but instead, he was pushed out of the party. Shivpal ji once said the Samajwadi Party has become a party of thieves and mafias. He had warned that such a party cannot survive," Rajbhar, the…

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25-26 MPs of Samajwadi Party ready to break away, says Keshav Prasad Maurya amid OP Rajbhar's split claims

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya states many Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to leave. SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant realignment within the Samajwadi Party. He advises party chief Akhilesh Yadav to focus on retaining his MPs. These claims fuel speculation about opposition party unrest…

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Ram temple donation row: Akhilesh intensifies attack on BJP, adds 'land grab' charge

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has intensified his criticism of the BJP regarding the Ram temple donation controversy. He has raised concerns about the transparency of donation management and alleged land-related irregularities in Ayodhya. A Special Investigation Team is currently probing these allegations. The trust has denied any wrongdoing.

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Dana aur gana kab tak chalega yeh afsana: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at OP Rajbhar's claims

"During the BJP's ten-year tenure, primary schools have been systematically shut down in Gorakhpur, with the highest number of closures occurring in that region. The Chief Minister has closed 500 primary schools in Gorakhpur alone and has been responsible for snatching away 1,500 government jobs. While there were over 2,000…

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Ram temple donation row: UP govt forms 3-member SIT

A three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations concerning donations and financial management of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya. This move follows a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The SIT will examine claims of missing funds. The…

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UP CM condemns social media remarks against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned offensive social media comments targeting Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's daughter. Adityanath stated such remarks against any daughter are unacceptable and ordered police to register an FIR. He also advised Yadav to ensure his party workers refrain from making similar comments about…

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Ram Temple Trust clarification on donation row

In a brewing controversy, allegations regarding financial irregularities in the donations for the Ram Temple have surfaced. Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, has raised calls for enhanced transparency, challenging the explanations offered by the temple Trust. Reports indicate that substantial sums in donations are reportedly untraceable. Meanwhile, authorities…

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What happened at the INDIA bloc meeting? Pushback against Congress, conciliatory end

The meeting of the INDIA bloc in New Delhi, on Monday, June 8, saw criticism of the Congress from several regional parties, introspection on the alliance’s functioning, and a decision to form a coordination committee and meet once every two months.

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