"Not everybody has the guts to stand against the Government...pressure is put on everybody, is there anyone who doesn't know that BJP would go to any extent to win. BJP was dishonest during the Chandigarh elections also... When it comes to UP, BJP did everything to get votes and those who
In a major setback to the Samajwadi Party, there was a split between the Samajwadi Party and its constituent Apna Dal as there was a heated argument over the phone between Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) Chief Pallavi Patel regarding Rajya Sabha voting, said
Amid speculation of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, Samajwadi Party MLA and leader Manoj Kumar Pandey resigned from the post of Samajwadi Party Chief Whip.
Amid speculation of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election, Samajwadi Party MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh said that he is not angry with his party and that he will listen to the voice of his inner soul before casting his vote.
"We hope all three candidates of Samajwadi Party will win...BJP can use all the tactics to win elections. BJP will do everything possible for victory. Some of our leaders who want personal gains can go to the BJP..." said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.
As per the numbers in the Legislative Assembly the BJP is guaranteed to win 7 seats while the SP should win 3 seats. But there are reports that several MLAs could cross vote. The BJP appears confident of pushing through all 8 of its candidates.
"Many people did not come. Maybe they are busy with their work...'Bikau logo ko janta kabhi maaf nahin karegi (The public will not forgive the people)'...If they have taken any money the people will hit them with shoes..." said Samajwadi Party leader Zahid Baig
Days after a police recruitment exam was cancelled by the Uttar Pradesh government after a paper leak, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the Yogi Adityanath government was leaking the papers "intentionally."
A day before the voting for the Rajya Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to hold a meeting with leaders of parties in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on Monday evening.
Hitting out the BJP government at the Centre, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused it of trying to influence institutions and said farmers are forced to resort to agitation for measures to increase their income
Following the cancellation of the Uttar Pradesh Police constable exams over paper leak, Samajwadi party Chief Akhilesh Yadav raised serious concerns about the integrity of examinations conducted under the BJP regime in Uttar Pradesh.