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    Akhilesh Yadav

    Akhilesh Yadav

    President, Samajwadi Party
    Birth DetailsJuly 01, 1973 | Saifai, Etawah, UP
    NationalityIndian
    LeaguePolitician
    EducationB.E. in Civil Environmental Engineering, University of Mysore; Master’s Degree (Environmental Engineering), University of Sydney
    Akhilesh Yadav’s Journey so far ...
    • Akhilesh Yadav went to Rashtriya Military School in Dholpur, Rajasthan, and then did his graduation and postgraduation in Civil Environmental Engineering from the University of Mysore and University of Sydney, respectively
    • Akhilesh Yadav was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 2000 and served as a member in the Committee on Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution, Committee on Ethics, Committee on Environment & Forests and the Committee on Science & Technologies during his first term. He was elected from the constituency of Kannauj
    • He was re-elected for a second term in the Lok Sabha in 2004. During this term, Yadav was put in charge of the Committee on Estimates, Committee on Urban Development and Committee on Provision of Computers for MP offices, officers of Lok Sabha secretariat, among others, as a member
    • In 2009, he got a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha and was appointed as a member in the Committee on Science & Technology, Committee on Environment & Forests and the JPC on the 2G spectrum scam.
    • In 2012, he led the Samajwadi Party to power in Uttar Pradesh with a stunning majority, routing Mayawati-led BSP. The party won 224 seats in the 403-member house
    • Following the party’s impressive performance, he resigned from the Lok Sabha to become a member of UP’s state legislative council
    • Yadav was elected as the leader of the Samajwadi Legislative Party on March 10, 2012
    • He took oath as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh on March 15, 2012, becoming the youngest person to get elected to the office. His term as UP’s Chief Minister ended in 2017
    • During his tenure as the CM of UP, he was credited with launching several infrastructure projects in the state
    • In 2019, he was re-elected for a fourth term in the Lok Sabha during which he served on the Standing Committee on Energy, and on the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information & Technology and the Ministry of Communications as a member

    Before you go ...
    • His father Mulayam Singh Yadav is the founder of the Samajwadi Party. He has served as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh 3 times and was also India’s defence minister between 1996 and 1998
    • He is married to Dimple Yadav who is also a politician and has served as a Member of Parliament
    • Being an avid football player during his college days, Yadav takes a keen interest in the sport

    Last Updated: 25/08/2021

    Akhilesh Yadav News

    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticized the Yogi Adityanath government over the alleged suicides of two Dalit girls in Farrukhabad and a daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Sultanpur. Yadav claims the BJP government is embroiled in corruption and crime, and has announced a party delegation to investigate the incidents.
    • Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Uttar Pradesh government after the bodies of two Dalit teenage girls were found hanging from a tree in Fatehgarh. The girls reportedly went missing after visiting a temple on Janmashtami. Vadra questioned the administration's haste in cremating the bodies. She raised the issue of lack of justice for Dalits, poor, and women.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for her comments on the farmers' protests, claiminig that her remarks were scripted by the BJP. The BJP, distancing itself from Ranaut's statements, emphasized that she is not authorized to speak on party policies and urged her not to make such comments again.
    • The Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023, has collapsed. The incident led to criticism of the Maharashtra government. The Indian Navy, which constructed the statue, has launched an investigation, and legal action has been taken against those involved in the project over alleged construction flaws.
    • A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg collapsed on Monday. Maharashtra Minister Deepak Kesarkar expressed sadness over the incident and proposed constructing a new 100-foot tall statue to replace it. He indicated plans to discuss the project with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, along with preparing the necessary estimates.
    • A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Sindhudurg collapsed, prompting an investigation by the Indian Navy. FIRs were filed against the contractor and consultant. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde pledged to rebuild, and opposition parties criticized the government’s infrastructure. The Navy and state officials are working to understand the cause and plan the statue’s restoration.
    • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned against repeating mistakes made in Bangladesh, emphasizing unity for India's development during a public address in Agra. He stressed the importance of staying united, stating that division leads to destruction. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the statement as disgraceful, while Congress condemned it as an attempt to divide society. Congress leader Kunwar Danish Ali accused Adityanath of trying to divide society based on the pretext of Bangladesh.
    • Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav announced that the 'PDA' coalition had overcome the BJP's 'Modi-Yogi' dominance. Speaking at Saifai, he emphasized the significance of the 'PDA' alliance of backwards, Dalits, and minorities, and committed to ensuring their security and respect if his party assumes power, urging party members to support this initiative.
    • Chirag Paswan of the LJP opposed lateral entry in government appointments, insisting on reservation provisions. The UPSC's recent lateral recruitment notification has drawn opposition criticism. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav argue it undermines reservation rights for OBCs, SCs, and STs, alleging Prime Minister Modi is attacking constitutional norms.
    • Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Centre's lateral entry into government jobs, alleging it's a plot against reservation rights. He called for a nationwide movement against the policy from October 2nd. Rahul Gandhi echoed concerns, claiming it bypasses the traditional UPSC route, placing ideologically aligned individuals in influential government positions.
    • On Sunday, opposition parties criticized the government's decision to hire public servants through lateral entry, arguing it would remove reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The BJP defended the move, stating it aims to introduce transparency in a practice initiated under the Congress-led UPA. Opposition parties including the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) accused the BJP of using this method to appoint their ideological allies to high positions discreetly.
    • Akhilesh Yadav criticized Keshav Prasad Maurya following the Allahabad High Court's decision on teachers' recruitment. The court instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to create a new list for 69,000 assistant teachers. Yadav accused Maurya of playing political games and being part of a government that compromised youth reservations, despite recent favorable rulings.
    • The Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party criticized the government's lateral entry initiative into the bureaucracy as a strategy by the BJP to install its ideological allies in high positions. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati argued that this approach could undermine reservations and violate the Constitution, with Yadav warning of upcoming protests.
    • "Nobody will be allowed to play with the future of youngsters. The time when uncle and nephew and their goons used to go out for recovery whenever recruitment was announced, has passed," Adityanath said in an apparent attack on the SP leadership.
    • 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.
    • BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the Samajwadi Party of backing criminals following recent rape incidents involving its leaders. He pointed to the arrests of Nawab Singh Yadav and Moeed Khan. The Samajwadi Party said these individuals were not active members and distanced themselves from the accused in official statements.
    • The BJP blamed Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav for an increase in criminal activities in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the Samajwadi Party shelters criminals. Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized the INDIA bloc for defending these elements. He also questioned Mamata Banerjee’s delay in transferring a rape and murder case to the CBI.
    • Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party, commented on the pitfalls of leveraging another nation's political challenges for personal gain. He highlighted that history shows such actions weaken the interfering country and signify foreign policy failure. He called for fair treatment of all citizens and international collaboration in times of political unrest.
    • Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP over the issue of SC-ST reservations, accusing them of weakening the reservation fight. He emphasized that reservation aims to empower marginalized communities. This came after the Supreme Court allowed states to make sub-classifications within Scheduled Castes, a move Yadav linked to the BJP's alleged anti-reservation mindset.
    • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at reforming the management of Waqf properties. He assured that the bill would not interfere with religious freedoms. Opposition parties strongly opposed the bill, demanding its withdrawal or review, arguing it violates constitutional principles.
    • Akhilesh Yadav asked the government where is the money from the ever-increasing 'GST collection' going. "Does the government's claim of becoming a 'global economic superpower' mean that employees do not get their dues? The central government's refusal to pay 18 months DA arrears to central employees is, in a way, a denial of 'government guarantee'," Yadav said in a post on 'X'.
    • The majority of these state legislature vacancies are due to MLAs becoming MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha. This group includes Akhilesh Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Basavraj Bommai, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and HD Kumaraswamy, who have been chief ministers before. Sikkim's CM, Prem Singh Tamang, elected to keep one seat, forcing a byelection.
    • "BJP has no work except Hindu-Muslim or how to snatch the rights of Muslim brothers. The rights they have got, the right to freedom or the right to follow their religion, the right to maintain their working system," Akhilesh Yadav said.
    • The Indian government is considering amendments to the Waqf Board Act, focusing on inclusivity and property evaluation. The Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple welcomed the changes, while Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized them. Proposed amendments may include mandatory property registration with district authorities and enhanced women's representation on the Waqf Board.
    • Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar also said that people call the NDA government a "bulldozer government," and criminals are afraid of it. He added that during the Samajwadi Party government, criminals used to roam freely.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by demanding a DNA test of accused Moid Khan in the Ayodhya gangrape case. BJP criticised Yadav, accusing him of defending a "paedophile." Nishad Party president Sanjay Nishad accused SP of shielding the accused. Yadav called for justice through DNA tests for all accused and government assistance for the victim's family. Mayawati questioned SP's DNA test demand. BJP leaders alleged Khan's SP affiliation. Ayodhya police arrested Khan and his employee for raping a 12-year-old girl.
    • The list of items restricted in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha galleries includes smartwatches and pens. Akhilesh Yadav was praised for his speech, though Rajiv Pratap Rudy preferred his wife Dimple Yadav’s address. Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister attended a film release about Eknath Shinde’s mentor and proposed his own inclusion in a future sequel.
    • Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party criticized BJP MP Anurag Thakur's caste-related comments in Parliament. Yadav shared his own experiences with caste discrimination and questioned the appropriateness of asking about someone's caste. The debate intensified when Thakur made references to Rahul Gandhi’s caste, sparking a heated discussion in the Lok Sabha.
    • Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized BJP leadership post-election losses in UP, hinting at internal rifts and lack of action against responsible party member. He alluded to a video showing leaders not greeting each other. Addressing Lok Sabha during budget discussion, Yadav's remarks sparked reactions from opposition and some BJP members. While not naming anyone, speculation arose about references to reported conflicts between Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah, and Keshav Prasad Maurya.
    • Thakur retorted by highlighting his own military service, "I have served as a captain. Akhilesh ji, don't just preach. Sitting with Rahul Gandhi has made you accustomed to spreading rumours and lies." In a final rebuttal, Yadav suggested that Thakur's defensiveness stemmed from political insecurity.
    • Akhilesh Yadav mocked BJP's internal conflict in Uttar Pradesh's budget session, referencing tensions between Yogi Adityanath and Keshav Prasad Maurya. The Samajwadi Party leader highlighted a video where CM Yogi didn't greet PM Modi, indicating strained relations. This comes in the wake of BJP's reduced seat count in recent elections.
    • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders Akhilesh and Shivpal Yadav during the Assembly session. He congratulated SP’s Mata Prasad Pandey as Leader of Opposition, while mocking the Yadavs. Shivpal Yadav responded by predicting SP’s victory in 2027. CM Yogi also blamed SP for crimes against women and highlighted his government's efforts in women's safety, including anti-Romeo squads and police recruitment.
    • The Union Government faces criticism after the Howrah-CSMT Express derailed in Jharkhand, killing two and injuring many. Opposition leaders blame the central government and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for negligence and demand accountability for the increasing number of rail accidents.
    • Lok Sabha members called for an inquiry into the deaths of three UPSC aspirants due to flooding in a Delhi coaching center's basement. BJP blamed the AAP government for negligence, while other MPs demanded accountability and stricter regulations for coaching centers. The police have arrested the coaching center's owner and coordinator.
    • The Samajwadi Party made Mata Prasad Pandey the leader of opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, replacing Akhilesh Yadav, who resigned his MLA post upon being elected to the Lok Sabha. Additionally, Kamaal Akhtar and Rakesh Kumar were appointed as chief whip and deputy whip respectively. Pandey brings significant experience, having served as UP Assembly speaker twice.
    • Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, hinting at a rift within the party and calling Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya a "pawn." Maurya retorted by labeling Yadav a "Congress pawn" and defending BJP's stance, asserting the party's continued dominance.
    • Addressing reporters in New Delhi the YSRCP chief highlighted 'lawlessness' in Andhra Pradesh where he said equitable justice is denied and democracy is limping.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accusing it of being a tactic to retain power by favoring Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. He also slammed BJP leaders for incomplete projects in Uttar Pradesh. Dimple Yadav of the same party criticised the Modi government for not addressing inflation and women's safety concerns. CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury also criticized the budget for failing to tackle rising unemployment and decreasing government expenditure.
    • Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha debated the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. Opposition MP Manickam Tagore claimed 70 paper leaks in the past seven years, while Pradhan claimed no leaks and the issue was limited to an incident of discrepancy at one centre around Patna. Pradhan denied the charges and stated that the case is before the Supreme Court.
    • Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clash over the NEET-UG paper leak issue in Parliament. Pradhan questions the Congress-led government's failure to implement bills to stop malpractices in educational institutions.
    • West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and former UP chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have both criticized the central government in Delhi as unstable and will fall anytime. Banerjee criticized the BJP for misuse of agencies and the Election Commission, while Yadav praised the West Bengal workers for their victory in the Lok Sabha polls.
    • After strong performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party is now looking to extend its footprint beyond the state. To put pressure on Congress for an alliance in Maharashtra, all the 37 SP MPs held a public meeting in Bandra, Mumbai. SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav wants a few seats from Congress in Maharashtra and Haryana.
    • While praising Akhilesh Yadav, the TMC supremo said, "The 'Khel' (game) you played in UP should have forced the BJP government (in UP) to resign, but the shameless government is continuing in power by misusing agencies and other means."
    • At the TMC's Dharamtala rally in Kolkata, Akhilesh Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee strongly criticised the BJP government, accusing it of using unfair tactics to maintain power and foreseeing its imminent downfall. Yadav declared the government's days are numbered, while Banerjee highlighted the BJP cutting funds to Bengal and the people teaching them a lesson in the Lok Sabha elections. The rally marked TMC's annual Shahid Diwas in remembrance of those killed in a 1993 protest.
    • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee prepares for TMC's martyrs' day rally, inviting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and other prominent figures. The event is a tribute to Bengal's 'Maa-Mati-Manush' and a call to safeguard its dignity. Efforts made to ensure smooth train services for attendees.
    • Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP, highlighting a rift between Deputy CM Maurya and CM Adityanath. Yadav labeled the BJP as power-oriented and accused the party of corruption and manipulating elections. He pointed to administrative distress, RSS's influence, and the controversial Kanwar Yatra order. Yadav emphasized the Samajwadi Party's commitment to caste census and social justice.
    • Senior BJP leader criticizes UP Police for ordering shopkeepers to display names on kanwar route, sparking controversy. JDU and SP chief also express concerns over potential societal division. BJP defends decision as a preventive step against illegal activities. Tensions escalate ahead of kanwar yatra in UP.
    • BJP in UP faces internal challenges with factions between Maurya and CM Adityanath ahead of bypolls. SP, after winning 43 Lok Sabha seats, influences dynamics. Maurya's meeting with BJP president Nadda fuels rumors. Akhilesh humorously suggests SP would back Maurya for CM if he secures 100 MLAs. Tensions rise over 10 assembly seats.
    • Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Muzaffarnagar police's order for restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names. The directive aims to prevent confusion among Kanwariyas. Opposition parties view it as discriminatory towards Muslim business owners.
    • Amid BJP's internal rift, Akhilesh Yadav of Samajwadi Party offers a "monsoon deal" to UP's Deputy CM Keshav Maurya, suggesting SP's support if he brings 100 MLAs. This follows BJP's poor 2024 Lok Sabha results in UP, highlighting internal discord between CM Yogi Adityanath and Maurya. Yadav criticizes BJP's governance focus, indicating ongoing power struggles within the party amidst electoral setbacks.
    • Former CM Akhilesh Yadav and Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya engage in a war of words over reported infighting within BJP's UP unit. Both leaders express confidence in their respective parties while discussing upcoming bypolls and flood management in the state.
    • West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans to hold discussions with Shiv Sena, NCP, and SP leaders in Mumbai. She also criticizes BJP and media for biased reporting. Banerjee's visit to Mumbai coincides with Mukesh Ambani's son's wedding.
    • Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP government in response to a fatal accident on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway that claimed 18 lives. He questioned the negligence of the government regarding parking zones, CCTV monitoring, highway police presence, and towing assistance. The incident involved a bus colliding with a milk tanker, leaving 19 injured.
    • Holding a press conference in Hathras, superintendent of police Nipun Agarwal said, "Devpraakash Madhukar has been associated with the organisation for a long time and apart from running the organisation, he also collected funds for satsangs." Revealing that some political parties got in touch with him a few days ago, Agarwal said the police is investigating in depth about the funding and whether any political party sponsored their resources.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for attempting to evade responsibility for the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives, by making minor arrests. Yadav accused the government of not learning from administrative failures and emphasized the need for a judicial inquiry into the arrests, labeling them as a conspiracy. He highlighted the plight of the attendees, mostly poor and marginalized, blaming the BJP government for neglecting their welfare and demanding accountability for the tragic incident.
    • 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.
    • The recent stampede tragedy during a satsang by Bhole Baba in Hathras, chaos ensued with numerous casualties. Official relief efforts are currently underway as investigations continue into the heartbreaking incident.
    • Originally named Suraj Pal, the baba belonged to Bahadurnagar village in district Kasganj and was part of the civil police, a senior police official in Kasganj told ET. The baba was also associated with the local intelligence unit of Etawah in 1994-95, said another police officer. He was last posted to Agra, when he either left his job or was expelled, and soon emerged as Narayan Sakar Hari or Bhole Baba, building a formidable following over the years. Being a Dalit, his following was largely dominated by people from the Dalit and backward communities, and he spawned ashrams in Kasganj, Etah, Mainpuri, Aligarh and even Rajasthan.
    • During the Lok Sabha debate on the President's address, Senior Opposition MPs accused PM Narendra Modi and BJP of polarisation in the general elections, celebrating their enhanced tally as a rejection of BJP's politics and government's "vindictive politics". Akhilesh Yadav declared the elections marked freedom from communal politics and a victory for positive politics. Congress MP KC Venugopal criticized PM Modi for communal speeches and violating constitutional norms.
    • Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the president's address, Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee said the recent Lok Sabha elections had ushered in a change in the country which now has "an unstable government and a strong opposition".
    • Akhilesh Yadav Speech in Parliament today: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, his first speech since the 2024 elections, where he criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. He stated that the BJP's ambition of '400 paar' failed due to increased public awareness.
    • Criticism mounts against the President's address, with key leaders denouncing the government-scripted speech as lacking substance and failing to address critical issues like NEET resolution, price rise, and unemployment. The opposition highlights the disconnect between the government's narrative and ground realities, calling for concrete actions to tackle pressing challenges.
    • Opposition leaders criticized the President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament, dismissing it as a government-scripted speech filled with lies. They accused the government of creating an "undeclared emergency" and attacking the Constitution under Modi's rule. President Droupadi Murmu's address highlighted the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter but faced backlash for not addressing current issues like unemployment, inflation, and the crisis in Manipur.
    • Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary's recent comments calling for the removal of the Sengol from Parliament, which he labeled a symbol of monarchy, have sparked controversy. He argued that the Constitution, not "Raja ka Danda" (king's scepter), should govern India. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Chaudhary, while BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla and MP Ravi Kishan condemned the remarks, asserting respect for cultural symbols
    • As Lok Sabha Speaker, my commitment is to uphold democratic values, ensure fair proceedings, and prioritize constructive dialogue. I will strive to maintain impartiality, respect all members, and promote efficient functioning of the House while upholding the principles of the Constitution.
    • Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav congratulated Om Birla on his election as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday. Yadav expressed hopes that Birla would not resort to actions such as the suspension of MPs, as these actions undermine the dignity of the House. Yadav also emphasized the importance of impartiality from the Speaker, especially towards the opposition.
    • Rahul Gandhi congratulated Om Birla on his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker, emphasizing cooperation based on trust and the importance of representing the Opposition's voice. Prime Minister Modi, along with other leaders, escorted Birla to his chair and praised his work. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav also emphasized non-discrimination and fair representation of the Opposition in the House.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi at LNJP Hospital, expressing concern for her health amid her hunger strike for Delhi's water supply. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Centre, alleging increased challenges for chief ministers and accusing the CBI of targeting opposition figures. He praised Atishi's courage in fighting for Delhi's issues, highlighting her efforts despite obstacles. Atishi, admitted to ICU after her hunger strike, was stable. Her strike, demanding water solutions, ended with hospitalization.
    • The two MPs from Manipur received standing ovations from Congress and INDIA bloc MPs when they took the oath. Many MPs from Maharashtra, cutting across party lines, ended their oath by chanting slogans. Some MPs taking a photo of a colleague taking oath invited protest from Opposition sides. On several occasions, protem speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab told the House that given the solemn occasion, the members should not depart from their text and add sentences on their own while taking oath. That made little impact on many MPs.
    • MPs from various states, including Maharashtra, Manipur, and Odisha, took oath in different languages in the Lok Sabha.
    • BJP observed June 25 as a “Black Day” and organised programmes at several places to slam the Congress. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav (SP) waived pocket versions of the Constitution when Modi took oath as a Lok Sabha member on Monday. Other Opposition members also flashed copies of the Constitution in Parliament House on various occasions.
    • Congress members are expressing hope about Rahul Gandhi acquitting to the Congress Working Committee's resolution to be the Leader of the Opposition in the new Lok Sabha. Gandhi was persuaded by Lower House colleagues to occupy a front row seat, which was allotted to the then Congress floor leader Adhir Chowdhury in the previous Lok Sabha. He has demonstrated his privilege by keeping the resolution of the Congress Working Committee pending since June 8.
    • The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins today, with Opposition INDIA bloc MPs showing unity by entering together. Newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Modi, will take the oath, and the session is expected to be contentious with discussions on various issues. The Lok Sabha Speaker election is set for June 26.
    • The Samajwadi Party chief said the BJP government is completely running on lies and loot. "Inflation and unemployment are at their peak, law and order is in shambles. There is a terror of money lenders in the entire state," he added.
    • Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Central government for canceling the UGC-NET exam, citing concerns about the 'paper mafia' rigging exams under BJP rule. The Education Ministry canceled the UGC-NET conducted by the National Testing Agency, leading to a CBI investigation.
    • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav plan to make India's politics about love, with a witty exchange signaling their camaraderie.
    • Birthday wishes poured in for Rahul Gandhi as he turned 54 on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that his qualities of unwavering commitment to the values espoused in the Constitution and his emphatic compassion for the millions of unheard voices set him apart. Gandhi, a former Congress president and MP from Rae Bareli, has instructed all Congress workers to avoid any grand celebrations, and instead celebrate this occasion by engaging in humanitarian efforts and charity.
    • Newly elected SP MP R K Chaudhary criticizes BSP chief Mayawati for neglecting the Bahujan movement, leading to BSP's defeat. SP under Akhilesh Yadav aims for social equality for backward castes with 'PDA' slogan.
    • Akhilesh Yadav vacated his UP Assembly seat, leading to a race for the leader of opposition position. Front-runners include Shivpal Singh Yadav, Mata Prasad Pandey, and Indrajit Saroj.
    • Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav resigned from his Karhal assembly seat after winning the Lok Sabha election from Kannauj. Vidhan Sabha Secretary Pradeep Kumar Dubey confirmed Yadav's resignation, along with Awadesh Prasad's, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat. Prasad, previously an SP MLA from Milkipur, surprised by defeating BJP's Lallu Singh in Faizabad. With Yadav's resignation, the SP will need to nominate a new leader of opposition in the UP assembly.
    • From "Pappu" to People's Leader, Rahul Gandhi's this transformation didn't happen by chance. A dedicated war room and savvy marketing professionals collaborated behind the scenes. Congress party skillfully employed humour (take a look at the Congress Kerala handle on X for a chuckle) and injected drama (such as unveiling washing machines at rallies to metaphorically "clean" BJP's supposed "dirty laundry").
    • Ahead of Narendra Modi's third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised Modi 3.0, stating a government stuck in limbo is not effective. Newly elected MPs were invited for tea at the PM's residence before the oath ceremony. BJP leaders attended, and the NDA unanimously elected Modi as their leader. Yadav is taking steps to revoke membership of seven SP MLAs who supported BJP in Rajya Sabha elections.
    • Etawah’s prominence in the 2024 general elections underscores its significant role in Indian politics. With a robust representation in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the district’s influence, especially through the Yadav clan and other notable leaders, continues to shape the political landscape.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will lead the party in the Lok Sabha. He resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The party spokesperson confirmed Yadav's new role post assembly resignation. As the third largest party with 37 seats in the Lok Sabha, a meeting was held to congratulate MPs and highlight the party's commitment to social justice and positive politics.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav declared the end of negative politics, celebrating the triumph of people's issues. He highlighted the Samajwadi Party's rise as the third-largest party and emphasized their commitment to public service in the Lok Sabha. In the recent elections, SP won 37 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with Congress winning 6 seats, while BJP secured 33 seats, and their allies RLD and Apna Dal (Sonelal) won two and one seats, respectively.
    • The Lok Sabha results in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge for the INDIA bloc in multiple phases, with the Bharatiya Janata Party facing challenges due to dissatisfaction with candidates and local issues. Strategic candidate placements, anti-incumbency factors, and community vote consolidations favored the INDIA bloc, leading to significant shifts in voter sentiment.
    • Uttar Pradesh state Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that the Congress-Samajwadi Party coalition is a "natural alliance" and will persist in the upcoming assembly polls to displace the BJP from power in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance was successful in the Lok Sabha elections where the SP won 37 seats, with Rahul Gandhi securing victories in Rae Bareli and Wayanad.
    • Following the BJP's setback in the UP Lok Sabha elections, CM Yogi Adityanath called a meeting with all ministers in Lucknow, instructing their presence at 11 am on Saturday. The INDIA bloc, headed by Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, delivered a major blow to the BJP-led NDA's goal crossing the 270-seat mark in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
    • SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of administrative scams in the Lok Sabha elections on some seats in Uttar Pradesh. He announced to honor the defeated candidates of the INDIA bloc with the title of 'sammansad'. Yadav stated that the people in the Lok Sabha constituencies have given their full support and respect to the candidates of the INDIA bloc, considering them true representatives of the people. He congratulated all the newly-elected MPs of the INDIA bloc in UP and wished them to continuously move forward for the protection and security of the Constitution, democracy, and reservation by strengthening the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) family with the mission of public service and social justice.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is likely to retain his Lok Sabha seat of Kannauj over his membership of the UP legislative assembly where he represents the Karhal seat of Mainpuri, a senior SP leader has said.
    • Following a loss in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is reviewing its caste strategy in the state by promoting leaders from non-Yadav backward castes, EBCs, and SCs. Prominent figures like Keshav Prasad Maurya, Swatantra Dev Singh, and Bhupendra Chaudhary have been key in securing votes from specific caste groups. Despite these efforts, some leaders like Sanjeev Balyan faced defeats, while alliances with parties like RLD showed mixed results in the recent polls.
    • Lok Sabha election results highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party's dominance in urban areas, securing 40.1% of the vote compared to Congress' 21.4%. However, BJP's share dipped in semi-urban and rural regions. The NDA fell short of the 400-seat target, winning 293 seats, while the INDIA bloc, led by Congress, secured 232 seats. Notably, the BJP faced challenges in Uttar Pradesh and southern India. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha concludes on June 16, 2024.
    • Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra praised the people of Uttar Pradesh for their courage and determination in fighting against atrocities and fake cases. She praised the vigilant people of Uttar Pradesh for understanding the country's depth and truth, and for re-establishing the old ideal that public issues are paramount. The BJP-led NDA suffered a jolt in Uttar Pradesh, winning only 36 seats, while the INDIA bloc won 43.
    • Modi said at the meeting that it was a historic mandate for the NDA's third consecutive government which, he noted, was last received in the country over 60 years back. His allies lauded Modi for his clear vision for "Viksit Bharat" and asserted that they are partners in this goal. They also praised him for enhancing India's pride in the world, besides his efforts towards poverty eradication and pledged to continue the good work, the sources said.
    • The recent elections in Uttar Pradesh have presented a stark reality to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Despite the party's emphasis on the 'Yogi factor' — a combination of strict law and order, development, and aggressive Hindutva — along with the 'Modi factor,' the expected support did not materialise.
    • NDA's failure to achieve its '400-paar' mark, coupled with the INDIA alliance crossing the 200-mark, indicates a shift in grassroots sentiments, particularly evident in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Despite contesting more seats this time, the BJP experienced a decline in vote share, contrasting with the Congress, which saw an increase compared to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. Despite securing 36.53 percent of the total votes polled, the BJP fell short of the magic figure of 272, marking a slight decrease of about 0.8 percent.
    • BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Prasad polled 54,567 more votes than the BJP candidate.Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
    • The decline of the BSP in Uttar Pradesh during the Lok Sabha election benefited the INDIA alliance, as both the SP and BJP captured a share of BSP's votes. BSP's vote share decline was advantageous for the INDIA Bloc, with SP and Congress attracting a significant portion of the BSP's former votes.
    • Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav plays a key role in almost halving BJP’s seat tally in UP to 37 from 64 in 2019 polls with a smart ticket distribution plan and by raising issues of unemployment, price rise. INDIA bloc also gets backing of Dalits dissuaded by BJP and BSP
    • The 2024 verdict is a significant upset for BJP, failing to secure a clear majority. This may lead to a more humble version of Narendra Modi. BJP's performance in UP was notably disappointing.
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