Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday reaffirmed his support for a caste census, arguing that backward and Dalit communities should receive reservation benefits.
Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded the performance of his government on its eighth anniversary, and said that eight years of "service, safety, and good governance" have been completed under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
In the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, have come forward to defend Kamra's freedom of expression and criticize the actions of those who vandalized the Mumbai v
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Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged mishandling of the Maha Kumbh Mela, accusing it of failing to account for missing devotees and misleading the public about casualties.
The SP leader also remembered Dr Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary today. He emphasised that these revolutionaries had a vision of a socialist India, where people would thrive in prosperity and justice would prevail.
Ayodhya District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh, speaking to ANI, said, "I have talked to the family, and based on that, I have ordered a magisterial inquiry into it. After the investigation, we will take proper action."
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday targeted Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav over party leader Abu Azmi's remarks praising Aurangzeb.
Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadauria praised Union Government's actions against naxalism and narcotics. He added that it is the responsibility of the Home Ministry but they should also focus on other issues of the country and stated that the farmers are on the streets and are demanding MSP.
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav shared a video in which the Bihar Chief Minister was seen talking and gesturing while the national anthem was played out during an event.
After the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, highlighted the need for a caste census, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday said that the real situation would come out if a caste census is conducted in the country.