Akhilesh Yadav

Uttar Pradesh "Is Now Known As Hatya Pradesh," Says Akhilesh Yadav

India News | ANI | Sunday August 18, 2019

Samajwadi Party leader and former Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday hit out at Yogi Adityanath government in the state, saying that the state which should be known as "Uttam Pradesh is now known as Hatya Pradesh".

"What's Your Excuse For UP?": Combative Akhilesh Yadav Over Article 370

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday August 6, 2019

If Article 370 had held up the progress of Jammu and Kashmir, what was the reason behind the lack of development in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asked Home Minister Amit Shah in parliament on Tuesday, blasting the government over revoking special status to India's northern-most state.

Samajwadi Party's Surendra Nagar Quits Rajya Sabha, 2nd Leader In 3 Weeks

India News | Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday August 2, 2019

Samajwadi Party's Surendra Nagar resigned from the Rajya Sabha on Friday, becoming the second leader from Akhilesh Yadav's party to quit in less than three weeks.

"Hope Survivor Gets Justice": Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav On Unnao Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 31, 2019

BSP president Mayawati and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav extended support to the Unnao rape survivor on Wednesday, hoping the Supreme Court and the UP government will now ensure justice to the teen who has accused a BJP lawmaker of raping her two years ago.

"BJP Very Sanskaari," Akhilesh Yadav Sneers Amid Row Over Unnao Teen Case

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav today lacerated the BJP over allegations that its lawmaker and rape accused Kuldeep Sengar had considerable influence over the case even from inside the confines of the prison, where he has been lodged for over a year.

Row Over Azam Khan's Sexist Remarks In Parliament. "Sister", He Clarifies

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday July 26, 2019

Azam Khan remark on Rama Devi: Azam Khan, the Samajwadi Party lawmaker notorious for running his mouth, on Thursday struck parliament with a sexist comment directed at the Chair during a debate on the government's bill to ban instant triple talaq. The Lok Sabha erupted with demands for Azam Khan's apology even as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yada...

Ravi Kishan Counters Akhilesh Yadav In Lok Sabha Over Honorarium Award

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav this morning told the Lok Sabha that BJP's Ravi Kishan received an honorarium from the Uttar Pradesh government, a claim refuted by the actor-turned-politician.

Akhilesh Yadav To Lose Top Security Cover After Centre's Review: Sources

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to lose top security cover that only a dozen other political leaders have. He will no longer be protected by black cat commandos of the National Security Guard, the home ministry has decided, according to sources.

1 Down, 2 More To Go? Akhilesh Yadav's Loss Is BJP's Gain In Rajya Sabha

India News | Reported by Manoranjan Bharati, Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday July 17, 2019

After Rajya Sabha member Neeraj Shekhar, the Samajwadi Party may lose two more parliamentarians to the ruling BJP. Sources say the two lawmakers are in touch with the BJP and may announce their resignations in the coming days.

Akhilesh Yadav Forms Panel To Probe "Fake Cases" Against Azam Khan

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has constituted a 21-member committee, led by leader of opposition in the Legislative Council Ahmad Hasan, to probe "fake cases" registered against party MP Azam Khan in Rampur.

Shivpal Yadav Ready To Ally With, But Not Return To Samajwadi Party

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 8, 2019

In a visible softening of stand, Shivpal Yadav, who heads the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (PSP), has said that he is ready to forge an alliance with Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, which is slated to be held in 2022.

Shivpal Yadav Ready To Ally With, But Not Return To Samajwadi Party

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday July 8, 2019

In a visible softening of stand, Shivpal Yadav, who heads the Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (PSP), has said that he is ready to forge an alliance with Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, which is slated to be held in 2022.

UP Government Promise Of Piped Drinking Water Misleading: Akhilesh Yadav

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav Thursday said the state BJP government was misleading people by promising piped drinking water to every rural household within two years.

Akhilesh Yadav's 3-Day Parliament Attendance Explained, Barely

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Akhilesh Yadav, one of the opposition's most prominent voices, is yet to make a mark in parliament, where he has hardly been seen since the start of the budget session on June 17. The Samajwadi Party chief has attended parliament only three times in two weeks, and one of those visits was for his oath in the Lok Sabha.

President's Rule Extended in JK With Samajwadi Party, Naveen Patnaik help

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 1, 2019

Union home minister Amit Shah's bill for the extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir was passed in the Rajya Sabha today with support from Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal.