BUSINESS
UP monsoon session unites Yogi Adityanath, Keshav Maurya: Will the peace last?
In a display of solidarity, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak were seen alongside Yogi in the corridors of the Vidhan Bhavan and during departmental and party meetings.
INDIA
Ayodhya loss still fresh, BJP now seeks redemption with Milkipur bypoll
Following their defeat in Faizabad, the BJP is keen to reclaim this critical seat, while the SP, having previously held the seat, is under significant psychological pressure to maintain their dominance.
POLITICS
Political tussle in UP escalates: BJP allies rally behind Deputy CM Keshav Maurya
BJP allies and government ministers have been demonstrating their support for Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya, signaling a show of strength amidst the ongoing power struggle between the government and the party organization.
BUSINESS
Rs 1,000 crore boost: The economic impact of Kanwar Yatra
Kanwariyas take various routes through Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi to reach their destinations.Though there is no formal study on the expenses incurred by the kanwariyas, rough estimates suggest the one-month yatra generates business worth around Rs 1000 crore around the Kanwar route.
INDIA
Order to display shop owners' names on Kanwar routes strengthens Yogi’s Hindutva image amid political turmoil
According to the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, the FSS Regulation mandates displaying the FSSAI License/Registration Number at food premises.
POLITICS
Rising tensions between Yogi government and Apna Dal (S): A political tug-of-war
While differences were kept under wraps during Yogi government 1.0, they have now surfaced publicly in government 2.0. Apna Dal (S) has been vocal in criticising the government's policies, while the state government has responded in an equally confrontational manner, said political analyst Manoj Bhadra.
INDIA
BJP seeks to bury Yogi-Maurya 'rift' ahead of key bypolls, addresses rejig buzz
Bypolls in UP will be held in 10 seats, with dates to be announced soon. Winning all seats in these by-elections is a matter of prestige for the BJP.
POLITICS
BJP's 'Abhinandan Samaroh' puzzles party workers in Uttar Pradesh
The BJP's vote share fell from 49.98% in 2019 to 41.37% in the latest elections in UP. This underwhelming performance has left many party workers and senior functionaries baffled by the purpose of the Abhinandan Samaroh.
INDIA
UP prepares for crucial by-elections: BJP and Opposition gear up for another showdown
The by-elections, which are expected in August, will be held due to various reasons, including SP MLA Irfan Solanki's conviction and subsequent sentencing to seven years in prison.
INDIA
Eye on 2027 UP polls: Congress's 'smart move' to build on Lok Sabha gains
Congress is launching an extensive outreach campaign to consolidate Dalit support in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
INDIA
Uttar Pradesh results: BJP lists 12 reasons for Lok Sabha setback
The comprehensive review was conducted by 40 teams across 78 Lok Sabha constituencies, where approximately 500 party workers were interviewed in each constituency
INDIA
Not just Hathras: Past religious events that ended in stampede, and why
Deadly crowd surges are fairly common in India, especially during religious festivals where huge gatherings, sometimes in the millions, are held in cramped area
POLITICS
Battle for dalit vote bank intensifies in UP as Chandrashekhar Azad throws down the gauntlet to Mayawati
Azad has announced his intention to contest the by-elections for 10 assembly seats in the state.
INDIA
After UP Lok Sabha setback, Yogi government's big policy shift for Ayodhya traders
The BJP won only 33 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with the most surprising loss in Ayodhya, where BJP’s two-time MP Lallu Singh was defeated by Samajwadi Party’s Awdhesh Prasad
INDIA
Cong-SP alliance to continue in UP by-polls; Can they sustain their momentum?
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress, key partners in the INDIA bloc, have announced their alliance will continue into the by-polls, with discussions on seat-sharing already in progress.
INDIA
Press release vs defamation notice: Tensions heighten between Sangeet Som and Sanjeev Baliyan
The controversy intensifies as Som and Baliyan exchange accusations following Baliyan's electoral defeat in Muzaffarnagar, with both camps defending their positions.
INDIA
BJP candidates in UP blame sabotage and betrayal for their defeats
BJP's dismal Lok Sabha performance sparks accusations of betrayal and sabotage within the party, prompting a comprehensive review and internal strife as leaders point fingers.
INDIA
7 opposition MPs in UP facing criminal charges, risk losing membership if convicted
Among these MPs, six belong to the INDIA bloc, while one is Chandrashekhar Azad, founder of the Azad Samaj Party, who won the Nagina seat.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Postal ballot voting signals government employees' discontent with BJP in UP
Out of a total of 236,508 votes cast through ballot papers, the NDA secured 40.75%, while the opposition alliance garnered 45.41%, giving them a notable advantage.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Modi's cabinet 3.0: Balancing regional and caste dynamics in UP
In 2014, BJP and its allies won 73 seats in UP, with 18 ministers, constituting 24.5% of the cabinet. In 2019, the party secured 64 seats, but the number of ministers dropped to 13, representing 20% of the cabinet.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Uttar Pradesh poll debacle: Why this strategy proved costly for BJP
Post-election analysis reveals that 27 out of the 49 sitting MPs fielded by the BJP in Uttar Pradesh were voted out.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
'Rahul Gandhi said women will get money khata khat, khata khat. Now, where is the money?'
Hundreds of Muslim women gathered at the Congress office in Lucknow on June 5 seeking guarantee cards promised during the election campaign- the cards guaranteed cash transfers to women.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
BJP's Ayodhya defeat: When caste trumps Ram
BJP lost in Faizabad-Ayodhya to INDIA bloc candidate Awadhesh Prasad. The Opposition countered with the slogan: “Na Ayodhya, na Kashi, ab ki baar Awadhesh Pasi,” emphasizing the Dalit identity of the SP candidate.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why BJP lost in UP: Internal struggles and failed alliances are to be blamed
The BJP had set an ambitious target to win all 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh (UP) to achieve a broader goal of securing 400 seats nationally.
