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JJP allies with Azad's party for Haryana polls
The Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) has formed a new alliance with the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. JJP will contest 70 seats, while ASP will contest 20. This move aims to consolidate the influential Jat and Dalit vote banks, which collectively represent over 45% of Haryana's electorate.
No question of my retirement from active politics: Mayawati
Mayawati denied reports of her retirement, dismissing them as fake news by 'casteist media'. The BSP leader reiterated her dedication to the party, affirming her decision to remain active in politics. She attributed these rumors to her naming Akash Anand as her successor, reaffirming her commitment to the Bahujan Samaj movement.
Mayawati slams SP, Congress for silence on SCs, STs sub-classification
Mayawati, BSP chief, accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of being silent on the Supreme Court's August 1 decision on sub-classification within SC/ST reservations. She claimed their silence is anti-reservation and emphasized the need for SC/ST and OBC communities to independently fight for reservation protections and rights.
BSP extends support to Bharat Bandh against top court order on sub-classification of SCs
"BSP supports the Bharat Bandh because there is anger and resentment against the Supreme Court's August 1 decision regarding the sub-classification of SC/ST and the creamy layer among them due to the conspiracy against reservation by parties like BJP and Congress and their collusion to make it ineffective and eventually end it," BSP president Mayawati said in a post in Hindi on X.
Samajwadi Party will achieve a historic victory in the by-elections: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in securing victory in the upcoming by-elections for 10 vacant Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly seats. Yadav believes that the SP, supported by the INDIA alliance and its focus on the PDA (Pichhde, Dalit, and Alpsankhyak) communities, will achieve a historic win.
UP govt didn't do fair job: Mayawati over High Court order on assistant teachers' appointment
Mayawati, the chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party, applauded the Allahabad High Court's recent decision to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions in Uttar Pradesh. She stated that the verdict highlights the state government's failure to conduct the selection process fairly. The High Court annulled the selection lists released in June 2020 and January 2022 and ordered the preparation of a new list within three months.
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Ayodhya rape victim's mother being forced to withdraw complaint, claims BSP leader
The mother of a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya has accused a Bahujan Samaj Party leader of asking her to compromise in a gang-rape case. The mother made the allegation after a party delegation visited her house. The incident involved two men, Moid Khan and Raju Khan, who raped the girl two months ago and recorded the act. The victim was found pregnant during a medical checkup.
SP ignored PDA after taking their votes: Mayawati as Mata Prasad Pandey appointed LoP
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday took a dig at the SP for appointing Mata Prasad Pandey, a Brahmin face, Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh Assembly, alleging the Akhilesh Yadav-led party ignored the PDA community after taking their votes in the Lok Sabha polls. Yadav formulated the PDA acronym before the Lok Sabha polls and alleged his rival parties have done nothing for the PDA -- 'Picchde, Dalit and Alpsankhyak' (backwards, Dalits and minorities) -- community.
Give Bharat Ratna to Kanshi Ram or stop misleading Dalits: Mayawati to BJP
BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati has criticised the BJP over a party MP's demand for the Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram. Mayawati argued that the BJP should either award the highest civilian honour to the BSP founder or stop misleading Dalits. She also criticized the Union Budget for not giving proper attention to poor and backward states like Uttar Pradesh, which has a large population.
Scrap NEET, reinstate 'old system', says Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati called for scrapping the NEET, citing irregularities and mental distress for candidates. Opposition parties criticized the BJP-led government for alleged malpractices in the exam. The Supreme Court dismissed pleas for re-test, saying there was no evidence of systemic breach.
Tamil Nadu: Naam Tamilar Katchi party's Madurai North District official hacked to death
Days after the murder of BSP Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong in Chennai, Naam Tamilar Katchi party's Madurai North District Deputy Secretary Balasubramanian was hacked to death. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning while Balasubramanian was walking in the BB Kulam area of Madurai, according to police.
Tamil Nadu BSP President murder: Accused killed in police encounter near Chennai
Police confirmed that Thiruvengadam, an accused in the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong, was killed in a police encounter near Chennai. Eight suspects have been identified in the case, and 10 teams have been formed to investigate. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed his condolences to Armstrong's family and ordered the police to conduct the case expeditiously.
Punjab bypoll: Counting of votes for Jalandhar West assembly seat underway
Counting of votes for the Jalandhar West assembly bypoll in Punjab began on Saturday. Polling took place on Wednesday, recording a voter turnout of 54.98 per cent, a notable decrease from the 67 per cent turnout in the 2022 state elections. Votes are being tallied at a centre located at Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women. As per officials, the process commenced at 8 am.
BSP leader K Armstrong's murder: Sandeep Rai Rathore transferred, A Arun new Chennai police Commissioner
The Tamil Nadu government has replaced Sandeep Rai Rathore as Commissioner of Police, Greater Chennai with A Arun, who is currently ADGP, Law and Order. Rathore has been appointed as DGP, Police Training College, Chennai. This reshuffle of senior IPS officers follows the recent killing of BSP leader K Armstrong.
BSP leader murder: Supporters stage protest, demand CBI probe, eights suspects held over killing
Several suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, but doubts persist among political leaders and supporters regarding their involvement. Armstrong was brutally killed by a gang near his home in Perambur, prompting calls for a CBI investigation from his supporters who allege a planned murder and intelligence failure. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and ordered swift police action, but opposition leaders criticized the DMK government for failing to maintain law and order, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence under its tenure.
Armstrong killing: Chennai police detain BSP protesters for obstructing traffic
After BSP leader K Armstrong's tragic murder near his Chennai home, BSP workers protested outside the hospital where his body was autopsied, demanding a CBI inquiry and CM Stalin's resignation. The protest caused traffic chaos, leading to several detentions by Chennai Police. BSP chief Mayawati plans to visit Chennai, urging peace and immediate government action. Meanwhile, CM Stalin assured swift justice for the suspects arrested in the case, expressing condolences to Armstrong's family and supporters.
CM Stalin calls BSP leader's murder 'deeply saddening,' orders swift justice
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the assassination of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, Mr. Armstrong, by unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai. He ordered the police to conduct the case expeditiously and bring the culprits to justice. Eight suspects have been arrested and a special team has been formed to investigate the murder.
BSP leader's killing: Party supremo Mayawati to visit Chennai tomorrow; appeals for peace
BSP Tamil Nadu head K Armstrong was murdered near Perambur residence. Mayawati will visit Chennai, urging action. Chennai police arrested eight suspects; CM MK Stalin conveyed condolences, ordered expedited probe. BSP workers gathered at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital mortuary, staged road roko and sit-in protests on Poonamallee High Road, demanding CBI probe.
Rahul Gandhi "deeply shocked" at BSP leader's "abhorrent" killing, confident TN govt "will ensure culprits brought to justice"
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), near his residence in Chennai. He extended heartfelt condolences to Armstrong's family, friends, and followers, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu Congress leaders are in close contact with the state government to ensure swift justice for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also condemned the assassination, assuring expedited police action to bring the perpetrators to justice. BSP Chief Mayawati strongly condemned the killing, urging the state government to swiftly punish those responsible.
"Secured 8 suspects so far": Chennai Police on murder of Tamil Nadu BSP president
Chennai Police have apprehended eight suspects linked to the murder of Tamil Nadu BSP president Armstrong, who was fatally attacked by an unidentified group near his home in Perambur. Meanwhile, Devprakash Madhukar, a key figure in the Hathras stampede case that claimed 121 lives, surrendered to authorities. His lawyer stressed Madhukar's cooperation in the investigation. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also visited Hathras to console families affected by the tragic event.
Hathras stampede: 'Govt can't run away from its responsibility', says Akhilesh Yadav
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday formed a three-member judicial commission headed by a retired high court judge to probe the Hathras tragedy, also looking into the possibility that a "conspiracy" was behind the stampede. The panel will submit its report in two months.
LS polls result: 215 out of 265 candidates in Gujarat lose security deposits
215 out of 265 candidates in Gujarat Lok Sabha elections lost their security deposits for failing to meet the required vote threshold. Candidates must secure one-sixth of total votes polled to retrieve the deposit, which is Rs 25,000 for general candidates and Rs 12,500 for SC/ST nominees.
Mayawati's BSP faces setback in Lok Sabha elections as core jatav voters shift loyalties
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suffered a setback in the Lok Sabha elections, losing core Jatav voters. Mayawati's post-poll ambitions were undermined, and Chandrashekhar Azad emerged as an alternative. BSP's decline was attributed to strategic missteps, internal dissent, and the BJP's welfare schemes, leading to a significant drop in vote share.
Hassan Lok Sabha Election Result: Rape-accused Prajwal Revanna vs Congress' Shreyas Patel, who is winning?
Congress candidate Shreyas Patel is set to win the Hassan constituency with over 40,000 votes, while Bhujan Samaj Party's candidate Gangadhar Bahujan is third. The rivalry between Revanna and Patel stretches back two generations, with Revanna representing the constituency from 1991 to 2014. Prajwal Revanna, suspended from the JD(S) party due to allegations of sexual abuse, is currently under Special Investigation Team custody.
Mayawati's BSP trailing in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh
Staring at one of its worst electoral defeats from Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party is trailing behind in all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh. Currently, the BSP has garnered about 1.92 per cent votes in the country and 9.16 per cent votes in Uttar Pradesh, as per Election Commission data.
People will go "vocal for local" while voting in Varanasi: Congress candidate Ajay Rai
Congress candidate Ajai Rai expressed confidence in winning Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing his local roots. Rai highlighted the importance of local representation and criticized PM Modi's connection to the area. PM Modi seeks a third term from Varanasi, facing opposition from Rai and BSP's Athar Jamal Lari.
PM Modi would have got tough fight from Priyanka Gandhi in Varanasi, feel Congress workers
Varanasi's political landscape heats up as Congress workers suggest a potential challenge for PM Modi if Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contested. With various candidates in the fray, including Ajay Rai and Athar Jamal Lari, the election dynamics in the holy city remain intriguing.
Samajwadi Party faces tough challenge against BJP in Azamgarh; eyes to regain its bastion
The Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, one of the 80 parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, falls under the General category. Azamgarh constituency comprises five Legislative Assembly segments: Gopalpur, Sagri, Mubarakpur, Azamgarh, and Mehnagar (SC).
Maneka Gandhi faces the heat in Sultanpur as she looks for a bigger winning margin in Lok Sabha polls
Gandhi is aiming for her ninth term in the Lok Sabha, and is up against the Samajwadi Party's Ram Bhual Nishad and the Bahujan Samaj Party's Uday Raj Verma. During a campaign event, Pilibhit MP and Maneka's son, Varun Gandhi, said,"Elections are going on everywhere in the country...but there is only one region in the country where people don't call their MP, Sansad ji, Mantri ji, or by her name, but call her mata ji."
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