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Akhilesh Yadav on a journey to nowhere, RLD grinds to a halt
Lucknow, July 2 : The state of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh is similar to a…
Not easy to part ways after long association: Kapil Sibal on leaving Congress
Sibal said that he had quit the Congress on May 16, and is an independent voice.
Meri Tabahi mein Apne hi Haath they, says Azam Khan on release
He said that he had suffered enough in jail but he wanted to know why some people had so much hatred for him.
Shivpal waits for Azam Khan’s release, to form new front
There is no denying the fact that Shivpal enjoys excellent rapport with majority of SP MLAs and senior leaders in the party organisation.
Uttar Pradesh Polls: It’ll be down to the wire for BJP, SP in second phase
A total of 2,01,42,441 voters will exercise their franchise in 55 assembly seats of which 1,07,61476 are male voters, while 93,79,704 are female voters and 1,261 voters are the third gender.
UP Election: Samajwadi Party promises 33% reservation for women in govt jobs
The manifesto also promises cashless health services. Akhilesh Yadav said that the health budget of the state will be tripled.
Samajwadi Party announces candidates on 159 seats for UP Elections
Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan has been named as a candidate from Rampur, while Abdullah Azam will be the party's nominee from Suar in Rampur.
Showcause notice to Samajwadi Party for violating Covid protocols
The Commission also said that an FIR under sections A188, 269, 270 and 341 of IPC, 1860; Section 54 of Disaster Management Act, 2005 and Section 03 of Pandemic Act, 1897 was lodged against the political functionaries of Samajwadi Party on January 14.
‘M-Y’ Stands for ‘Mahila’ and Youth in New SP: Akhilesh Yadhav
"In the new SP, M-Y stands for Mahila (women) and Youth. We are addressing issues in a larger perspective now and are not shackled by casteism," said SP president Akhilesh Yadav in an informal interaction with reporters.
Akhilesh questions ‘intention’ behind deferring farm laws
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the ‘intentions’ of the Modi government to defer farm laws by one and…
BJP govt insensitive towards farmers: Akhilesh Yadav
The people of UP are plagued by such attitude of the BJP government in the state. It is supposed to be an expressway but it is being built at the speed of a bullock cart, he said.
Won’t take Covid vaccine shot, can’t trust ‘BJP’s vaccine’: Akhilesh
samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has triggered a controversy over Covid-19 vaccination saying he will not take the…
BJP is killing parliamentary constitutional values: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Dec 19 : Samajwadi Party’s National President Akhilesh Yadav has said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is…
Former Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav detained by cops
The Congress, Samajwadi Party, Aam Aadmi Party have already announced their support to the Bharat Bandh call.
Farmers’ Protest: Congress, RJD, DMK Among Opposition Parties Supporting December 8 Bharat Bandh
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, through tractor rallies, signature campaigns, and Kisaan rallies, has also been raising the party’s voice in support of the farmers.
Days after quitting Congress Ex-MP Annu Tandon joins Samajwadi Party
Tandon joined the Samajwadi Party in a small function at the party headquarters with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav welcoming her.
Mulayam, wife now stable after testing Covid-19 positive: Family
The SP supremo and his wife were recently hospitalized in Lucknow for comorbidities, including hypertension.
SP declares 2 more candidates for UP bypolls
The Samajwadi Party has announced candidates for the Bangarmau and Deoria Assembly seats where bypolls are to be…
Former MP Dharmendra Yadav has tested positive for Corona virus
According to a government spokesman, Yadav was running fever when he got the corona test done.
Akhilesh questions showering of petals
Lucknow, May 3 (IANS) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the showering of petals on corona warriors.…
Akhilesh for Spl UP Assembly session amid Covid crisis
Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that a special assembly session be convened…
Akhilesh dares BJP to withdraw his security cover
Lucknow, Feb 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has dared the BJP to take back his security…
Ailing, and alone, Amar Singh’s emotional regret to Bachchans
Posting the latest video from a hospital bed in Singapore, where Bachchans stayed with him last time when he was going through kidney treatment almost a decade ago, said he is fighting a battle of "life and death".
AAP win is against BJP arrogance: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi party’s victory…
Akhilesh’s daughter joins anti-CAA protest
Lucknow: Tina Yadav, the 14-year-old daughter of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, was seen participating in an anti-CAA…
SP workers to watch ‘Chhapak’, Cong posters support
Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) workers will watch Meghna Gulzar’s “Chhapak” , starring Deepika Padukone, at a multiplex…
SP MP Azam Khan, wife & son declared absconders
Rampur, Jan 10 The Uttar Pradesh Police has pasted notices on the house of senior Samajwadi Party (SP)…
Akhilesh meets family of CAA protest victim in Lucknow
Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, met the family of Mohd Wakeel, who had lost his life…
I will not fill NPR form: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday that he would not fill the National Population Register (NPR)…
Akhilesh meets Governor on Uttar Pradesh situation over CAA
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday met Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and sought her…
SP defies prohibitory orders, protests against CAA
Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party on Thursday defied prohibitory orders across Uttar Pradesh to register their protest against the…
Allahabad HC sets aside Azam Khan’s son’s election
Prayagraj: In a major jolt to Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan, the Allahabad High Court has set…
BJP is accomplishing dream of Jinnah by making India Muslim-mukt: Samajwadi Party
Delhi: The BJP Government through this Citizenship Amendment Bill and The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is trying…
FIR filed against Azam Khan’s wife, son in Rampur
Rampur (UP): A First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan’s wife…
Setback to Mayawati, BSP MP attends SP meeting
Jaunpur, Nov 1 In a move that is bound to give a jolt to BSP President Mayawati, her…
BJP’s Vendetta politics fires up support for Opposition in Assembly elections 2019
New Delhi, Oct 24 The perceived politics of vendetta unleashed by the BJP led central government by using…
Uttar Pradesh 2019 elections : Voting concludes in 11 assembly constituencies
Lucknow, Oct 21: Bypolls are being held for 11 assembly constituencies across Uttar Pradesh amid tight security. Besides…
Akhilesh confident of returning to power in UP in 2022
Lucknow, Oct 6 Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav said on Sunday that…
Samajwadi Party sees gain in Shivpal’s weakness
Lucknow, Sep 15 Following the Samajwadi Party’s defeat in this year’s Lok Sabha elections, it was expected that…
Conspiracy against Azam Khan, Will lead a campaign against BJP govt: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Lucknow, Sep 3: Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday came out in support of party MP…
BJP preparing to snatch SP’s election symbol-Cycle
Lucknow, Sep 2 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now preparing to steal the ‘cycle’ from the Samajwadi…
Azam Khan’s luxury resort wall demolished
Rampur, Aug 16 The Rampur district administration on Friday demolished the boundary wall of Samajwadi Party MP Azam…
Azam was rusticated from AMU: Shia cleric
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 9 Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan, who was recently made to apologise for his…
Another SP MP quits Rajya Sabha, party
Seth's resignation is a big jolt to the party as he was not only SP's National Treasurer but also considered close to the Yadav family.
Another SP MP quits Rajya Sabha to join BJP
Apart from Neeraj Shekhar and Surendra Nagar, Congress MP Sanjay Sinh has also resigned from the Rajya Sabha to join the BJP.
Unnao rape survivor accident: SP leader’s truck involved, CBI probe recommended
Lucknow, July 30 : The Yogi Adityanath government has recommended a CBI probe into the road accident in…
Unnao rape victim’s road accident raised in LS
New Delhi, July 29 Samajwadi Party member and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday raised…
Unnao rape victim injured in car crash: Opposition demands CBI probe over ‘murder conspiracy’
Lucknow, July 29 : Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav termed the accident of the Unnao rape survivor, who…
Aankhon mein aankhein daale Rahoon: Azam Khan’s sexist comment
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Thursday witnessed an uproar after Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan made sexist…
Akhilesh, Mayawati feel CBI heat ahead of UP bypolls
Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s resolve to regain…
CBI conducts raids at residence, office of Ex Samajwadi Party MP Atiq Ahmed
Lucknow, July 17 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday conducted raids at the residence and…
UP officials aim to list Azam Khan as ‘land mafia’
New Delhi, July 14 Slapped with over two dozen cases, Samajwadi Party (SP) stalwart and MP, Azam Khan…
Ahead of by-polls, Mayawati, Akhilesh under CBI scanner
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh, dates for which are…
BJP will now target Yadav, Jatav votes in UP
Lucknow, June 22 After reducing the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party to virtual non-players in state…
Samajwadi Party leader abducted by Maoists in Chhattisgarh, found dead
Bijapur, June 19 : The body of a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader who was abducted by Maoists in…
Akhilesh submits memorandum to Governor over law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, June 15: Concerned over the deteriorating law and order in the state, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav…
Jaya Prada seeks disqualification of Azam Khan
June 14 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaya Prada has challenged the election of Samajwadi Party MP…
Not a permanent break up with Akhilesh Yadav’s party, says Mayawati
Mayawati made it clear that there is no permanent breakup between Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party but…
Rahul lost as SP-BSP votes went to BJP in Amethi
The two-member Congress Committee probing the reasons behind the defeat of their President Rahul Gandhi in his family…
No Congress spokespersons on TV debates
New Delhi, May 30: Days after the Samajwadi Party (SP) sacked its panel of leaders who appeared on…
Akhilesh plans to revamp party, include other castes
Lucknow, May 29: The Samajwadi Party is preparing for a major revamp even as rumbling of dissent begin…
Prepare for 2022 assembly elections: Akhilesh to Party workers
Lucknow, May 25: After a poor perfomance in the Lok Sabha polls, Samajwadi Party (SP) Supremo Akhilesh Yadav…
Disproportionate assets case: CBI gives clean chit to Mulayam, Akhilesh
New Delhi, May 21: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday gave a clean chit to Samajwadi…
BJP is doing caste based politics: Akhilesh
Lucknow, May 11: Samajwadi Party Supremo Akhilesh yadav on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging…
Tej Bahadur Yadav moves Supreme Court over rejection of his Candidature
New Delhi, May 6: Former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging rejection…
Modi 180 degree PM, knows BJP is losing: Mayawati
May 5 : Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…
Mayawati’s appeal to people to vote for Congress in Amethi, Rae Bareli
Lucknow, May 5 : Openly endorsing Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for the first time in this Lok…
Sonakshi Sinha campaigns for mother in Lucknow
Lucknow, May 3: Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha on Friday held a road show for her mother and Samajwadi…
Akhilesh moots Mulayam’s name for PM post
Lucknow, May 2: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has put up his father and SP patriarch Mulayam Singh…
Tej Bahadur Yadav’s nomination from Varanasi rejected
New Delhi, May 1: The Election Commission on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Samajwadi Party candidate Tej Bahadur…
Samajwadi Party leader shot dead in Aligarh
Aligarh, May 1: Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Rakesh Yadav was allegedly shot dead in Harduaganj area of Uttar…
People have named BJP as Bhagti Janata Party, says Akhilesh
Lucknow, April 25: In a fresh salvo, Samajwadi Party (SP) Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that people have…
BJP creating divisions among people: Akhilesh Yadav
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), April 24: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday…
EVMs across India voting for BJP, alleges Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, April 23: Samajwadi Party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged EVMs…
Case Registered Against Jaya Prada for advising Mayawati about Azam Khan
Lucknow, April 22: A case has been registered against BJP’s Rampur candidate Jaya Prada for giving advice to…
SP names Phulpur, Allahabad candidates
Lucknow, April 20: The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday announced its candidates for the Phulpur and Allahabad Lok…
Akhilesh files nomination from Azamgarh
Azamgarh, April 18: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday filed…
Vote for strong democracy: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, April 18: Samajwadi Party supremo and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday urged voters…
Shatrughan Sinha’s wife Poonam Sinha joins Samajwadi Party
Lucknow, April 16: Wife of Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha on Tuesday joined the Samajwadi Party in…
FIR filed against Azam Khan, Jaya Prada says he shouldn’t contest elections
New Delhi, April 15: An FIR was filed against senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday at…
NCW to request EC to bar Azam Khan from contesting polls for “Khaki” Comment on Jaya Prada
Rampur, April 14 : While campaigning in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur, Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Sunday…
Azam Khan attacks Modi, asks ‘who’s Pakistan’s agent now?’
April 14 : Without mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name,Samajwadi Party Azam Khan labelled Modi as the agent…
SC gives CBI month to reply on Mulayam Singh’s DA case
New Delhi, April 12: The Supreme Court on Friday gave four weeks time to the CBI to file…
SP-BSP-RLD to hold joint rally in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, April 7 : The SP-BSP-RLD alliance will kick-off its joint campaign for the Lok Sabha elections on…
Dimple Yadav files nomination from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), April 6: Dimple Yadav, wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and parliamentarian from Uttar…
Samajwadi Party releases manifesto, terms it ‘vision’ document
Lucknow, April 5: Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday launched party Manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha…
Poonam Sinha to contest against Rajnath in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 4: Poonam Sinha, the wife of actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, will be contesting against Union Home Minister…
Mulayam Singh files nomination papers
Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh), April 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday filed his nomination papers…
Lok Sabha Polls: Samajwadi Party names two candidates
Lucknow, March 30: The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday announced candidates for the Gorakhpur and Kanpur Constituencies of…
Samajwadi Party names 5 more candidates for Lok Sabha polls
Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Thursday named five more Lok Sabha candidates in Uttar…
Hardoi MP Anshul Verma quits BJP to join Samajwadi Party
Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) Miffed over being denied a ticket from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, outgoing Lok Sabha…
SC issues notice to CBI in Disproportionate Assets Case against Mulayam, Akhilesh
New Delhi, March 25: The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on…
2018 Lok Sabha Polls: Akhilesh Yadav To Contest From Azamgarh Seat
Lucknow,March 24 : Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will contest the Lok Sabha elections from eastern Uttar Pradesh’s…
BJP suppressed Dalits, backward communities: Akhilesh
Lucknow, March 23: Launching a blistering attack on the BJP here on Saturday, Samajwadi Party chief and former…
Former Samajwadi Party MP Bal Kumar Patel joins Congress
Lucknow, March 22 : Former Samajwadi Party MP Bal Kumar Patel from Mirzapur on Friday joined Congress party…
2019 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress leaves 7 seats for SP-BSP-RLD in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, March 17 : The Congress on Sunday announced that they will leave seven seats for the SP-BSP-RLD…
BJP MP Shyama Charan Gupta joins Samajwadi Party
Lucknow, March 16: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, sitting Allahabad BJP MP Shyama Charan Gupta on Saturday…
Akhilesh-Mayawati-Ajit’s joint rally from April 7
Lucknow, March 14 : Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati and Rashtriya…
Lok Sabha elections 2019: SP releases first list, Mulayam to Contest from Mainpuri
Lucknow, March 8: The Samajwadi Party on Friday released first list of six candidates for the upcoming Lok…
RLD joins SP-BSP combine, to contest three seats
Lucknow, March 5: The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) on Tuesday formally announced their alliance…
Jobless youth will punish the BJP in LS polls: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Feb 8 : Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said with the hopes of the…
BSP-SP alliance giving sleepless nights to BJP, says Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 15: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo chief Mayawati on Tuesday said that the alliance of the BSP…
UP equation not a setback for us, results will surprise Modi: Rahul
Dubai, Jan 12 : Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj…
India facing 14-year low with regard to investments, says Rahul Gandhi in Dubai
Jan 12 : Concerned about the India’s economic condition, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that India is facing…
BSP, SP to contest Lok Sabha elections together
Lucknow, Jan 12: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party on Saturday announced an alliance for the…
Mayawati, Akhilesh likely to announce alliance today
Lucknow, Jan 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav will hold a…
Mayawati-Akhilesh to hold joint press conference on Saturday
Lucknow, Jan 11: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav will hold…
After reports of SP-BSP alliance, BJP conducted raids against Akhilesh, says Kapil Sibal
Jan 6 : Commenting on the raids conducted by CBI at locations of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav…
BJP trying to confuse, incite people for electoral gains: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Dec 22: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying…
No need of JPC on Rafale after apex court verdict: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Dec 15 : Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that his party has given…
Ayodhya live: Thackeray visits Ram temple site, VHP Meet amid heavy security
Ayodhya, Nov 25: The right-wing group Vishwa Hindu Parishad is organising a Dharma Sabha in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya,…
Azam Khan appeals for UN intervention in Ayodhya , calls situation ‘volatile’
Lucknow, Nov 25 : Terming the situation in Ayodhya volatile, Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has appealed to…
BJP does not believe in either Supreme Court or Constitution: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Nov 23: In a scathing attack, Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that…
Veteran Samajwadi Party leader Ram Govind Chaudhary critical
Gurugram, Nov 12: Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Ram Govind Chaudhary, who was flown in…
Lord Ram’s Statue in Ayodhya should be Taller Than Statue of Unity: Azam Khan
"Why did this thought not occur at the time of building the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel? Why would anybody oppose (the building of Lord Ram's statue)? I would want an even taller statue of Lord Ram in Rampur," said Khan.
Shivpal Yadav launches new party
Lucknow, Oct 23 : The rebel Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and estranged uncle of former UP chief minister Akhilesh…
Assembly Polls: Congress likely to ally with Samajwadi Party in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Oct 4: The Congress may go for an alliance with the Samajwadi Party for the upcoming assembly elections in Madhya…
Law catching up with Akhilesh-Mayawati as they ready for alliance
Even as Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj party (BSP) supremo Mayawati — sworn enemies…
Court orders issue of notice against Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in 19-year-old murder case
Lucknow, Sep 25 : In a major setback to Yogi Adityanath, a court in Maharajganj has issued a…
People of India want to oust BJP from power, says Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Sep 17 :Confident of stitching grand alliance to defeat Modi led BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, …
Shivpal’s party to offer Mulayam LS ticket from Mainpuri
Lucknow, Sep 15 : Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and former UP Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav, who recently…
Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party worker shot dead by unidentified person
Lucknow, Sep 15: A Samajwadi Party worker was allegedly shot dead by some unidentified person in Sambhal district…
BJP will be taught a lesson in 2019, says Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Aug 28: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that people were waiting impatiently to teach a lesson…
Congress, SP reiterate demand to ban Sanatan Sanstha
Mumbai, Aug 21: In the wake of an ongoing crackdown on right-wing activists by the CBI and ATS,…
Eliminate Rohingyas, Bangladeshi illegal immigrants : BJP MLA
Telangana, July 31: Amid the ongoing tussle between the Modi government and the Opposition over the final draft…
PM Modi to inaugurate Expressway project in Azamgarh, SP says Akhilesh Yadav already did it in 2016
Modi will lay the foundation stone for the 340-km expressway when he visits Azamgarh tomorrow as part of his two-day trip which will also cover Varanasi and Mirzapur.
Simultaneous Polls: SP gives conditional support,DMK terms it ‘unconstitutional’
New Delhi, July 8 : Expressing apprehensions that ‘one nation, one election’ concept would allow national players and…
Alliance with BSP to continue in 2019 even if it costs seats : Akhilesh
Lucknow, June 11: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has said that his party will continue the alliance with…
BJP suffers setback in UP, RLD wins Kairana; Samajwadi Party wrests Noorpur
Lucknow, May 31: The ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday witnessed major setback as Rashtriya Lok Dal won…
People have given BJP a befitting reply in UP by-polls, says Akhilesh
Lucknow, May 31: Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday described the victory of the combined opposition candidates in…
Akhilesh Yadav to contest Lok Sabha elections of 2019
Lucknow, May 29: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that he will contest the upcoming high-stakes…
KCR, Akhilesh discuss proposed front
Hyderabad, May 2 : Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday met Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao here…
Samajwadi Party leader Parwat Singh Yadav shot dead by unidentified assailants
Lucknow, May 2: Samajwadi Party leader Parwat Singh Yadav and his Home Guard were shot dead by unidentified…
SP-BSP pact will knock out BJP: SP leader Akhilesh Yadav
The only thing the BJP government has done in the past one year is to cut ribbons of projects that were initiated by the SP government.
Can never hate those who stir up hate against me: Rahul
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday cited a sting by a news website…
Ghulam Nabi Azad’s Jibe: Naresh Agrawal ek suraj hain, idhar doobe udhar nikle
New Delhi, March 28: Leader of the opposition and Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad took a humorous jibe…
BSP not to support anyone in forthcoming bypolls, says Mayawati
Lucknow, March 27: The BSP, which enabled the success of Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates in the Phulpur and Gorakhpur…
BJP avenges by-poll defeat, wins UP Rajya Sabha cliffhanger
New Delhi, March 23: Avenging its defeat at the hands of SP-BSP combine in Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok…
Enthusiastic with his victory Akhilesh Yadav says, hopes BJP will drop ego now
Former Uttar Pradesh CM and Samajwadi party leader, Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday a day after the tremendous victory…
Shock defeat for BJP in UP, Bihar by-polls
In the neighbouring Bihar, the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) dealty a stunning blow to the saffron party and its ally JD-U headed by Chief Minister Nitsh Kumar when it bagged the Araria Lok Sabha seat.
Mamata congratulates Akhilesh, Mayawati, Lalu
Kolkata, March 14: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hailed Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, BSP chief…
SP alleges media removed from Gorakhpur Counting Centre, UP assembly disrupted
Lucknow, March 14: The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday alleged that district administration is working towards making the BJP candidate…
After witnessing flak, Naresh Agarwal regrets for his remark on Jaya Bachchan
New Delhi, March 13: After stoking controversy, newly-inducted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Naresh Agarwal today apologised for his…
Unhappy Naresh Agarwal joins BJP, says SP prefered Bollywood actress over me as RS candidate
The Samajwadi Party leader, Naresh Agarwal on Monday joined BJP in the presence of Railway Minister, Piyush Goyal…
Khilji reminded me of Azam Khan, says veteran actress Jaya Prada
The veteran actress turned politician Jaya Parda on Saturday took a jibe at Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. Talking…
SP’s assets increased 198% in 5 years, AIADMK’s 155%: Report
The SP, the AIADMK, the AIFB and the Shiv Sena were the only major regional parties to show a steady increase in their annual declared assets.
Samajwadi Party candidate Jaya Bachchan files nomination for Rajya Sabha
Lucknow, March 9: The Samajwadi Party candidate Jaya Bachchan on Friday filed nomination for Rajya Sabha from Uttar…
Jaya Bachchan to be Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha candidate
New Delhi, March 7: Veteran actress and parliamentarian Jaya Bachchan will be Samajwadi Party candidate for upcoming Rajya Sabha election,…
UttarPradesh: BSP to back SP in the upcoming bypoll of Gorakhpur and Phulpur
By polls which are considered as the semifinal of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, and the political parties are…
Yogi Govt. painting ‘Izzat Ghar’ to distract people from BRD Hospital issue: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a series of attack on Yogi Adityanath Government, the former chief minister interacting…
Former BJP MLAs Shambhu Chaudhary, Nand Kishore Mishra joins Samajwadi Party
New Delhi, Jan 11: Former BJP MLAs Shambhu Chaudhary and Nand Kishore Mishra joined Samajwadi Party on Thursday. …
Samajwadi Party alleges conspiracy behind fire in BRD Medical College
Files related to the shortage of oxygen in BRD Medical college are feared to destroyed as a major…
SP calls opposition meet to discuss EVMs
Lucknow, Jan 4: The Samajwadi Party has called a meeting of opposition parties on Saturday to discuss the…
UP government withdrawing cases against Yogi, Union Minister, others
Lucknow, Dec 27: The Uttar Pradesh government kicked up a political storm on Wednesday with the process of…
UP Cabinet approves bill for tough law against organised crime
Lucknow, Dec 13: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bill for a new tough law — UPCOCA…
BJP set for massive win in UP civic polls
Lucknow, Dec 1 : The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set for a massive win in the civic…
Final phase of UP civic body polls begin
Lucknow, Nov 29: Polling for the third and final phase of civic body polls began on Wednesday amid…
Public ire forced BJP to revise GST rates: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Nov 14: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the central government, led by the Bharatiya…
Public ire forced BJP to slash GST rates, says Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Nov 14: Launching a scathing attack on the central government, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on…
Akhilesh names Samajwadi Party national executive, Shivpal excluded
Lucknow, Oct 16: The Samajwadi Party on Monday named its new national executive members. But Shivpal Singh was missing…
Mulayam, Akhilesh share public space after a year
Lucknow, Oct 12: After more than a year, Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav…
Akhilesh meets Mulayam, rekindles hopes of patch-up
Lucknow, Oct 7, 2017: Newly re-elected President of the Samajwadi Party and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh…
Akhilesh Yadav re-elected as Samajwadi party chief
Lucknow, Oct 5, 2017: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Mulayam Singh Yadav’s son Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday…
BJP govt in UP has no vision, no development agenda: Akhilesh
Lucknow, Sep 23, 2017: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath-led…
Yogi Adityanath’s white paper is a book of lies : Akhilesh
Alleging that the BJP fooled farmers on loan waiver, Akhilesh said they have understood that the government had played a cruel joke on them.
Samajwadi Party tussel revives as Mulayam,Akhilesh call for separate meetings
NewDelhi,17th September: The political rift in the Samajwadi Party has again revived after the two factions calls for…
Akhilesh demands probe by SC judge into Gorakhpur deaths
Lucknow, Aug 18: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday attacked the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over…
Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav detained in Unnao
Lucknow, Aug 17, 2017: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party’s National President Akhilesh Yadav was taken…
SP, BSP hit by political tremors, Akhilesh slams BJP
Lucknow, July 29, 2017: After Bihar and Gujarat, convulsions were witnessed in the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj…
Three SP MLCs resign from party; Amit Shah in Lucknow
Lucknow, July 29, 2017: In a major setback to Akhilesh Yadav, three Samajwadi Party MLCs resigned from the party…
Akhilesh Yadav takes jibe at Nitish Kumar, says “Na na karte pyar tumhi se kar baithe”
New Delhi, July 27: Expressing his views on Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for joining hands with NDA and…
SP leader Uma Shankar Chowdhary passes away
Uttar Pradesh, July 22, 2017: A senior Samajwadi Party leader Uma Shankar Chowdhary passed away after suffering a massive…
Akhilesh Govt spent Rs 9 crore for catching snakes
New Delhi, July 6: Samajwadi Party spent Rs 9 crore to catch snakes at Janeshwar Mishra Park, park during…
Gayatri Prajapati’s illegal building razed
Lucknow, June 17: An illegal building of former Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party Minister Gayatri Prajapati, who is accused of…
Akhilesh Yadav slams Modi, Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, June 8: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments…
Was not in favour of Amar Singh joining SP again : Shivpal Yadav
June 4, Sunday : Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav on Sunday opposed Amar Singh’s comeback in the…
SP Leader Azam Khan’s shocking remark on Rampur Molestation
May 28 , Sunday : After a shocking incident of 14 men molesting two women in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur…
Uttar Pradesh : Akhilesh , Mayawati likely to hold joint rally
May 28 , Sunday : Two of the most hyped opposition party leaders , BSP Supremo Mayawati and…
Political parties add fuel to Saharanpur fire
Lucknow, May 26: Politicians have never shied away from using crime, riots or caste and communal clashes for furthering…
Two Months of Yogi government, Crime rate at peak
May 23 , Tuesday : Priest-turned Politician , Yogi Adityanath who stormed into media after becoming Chief Minister…
Two opposition politicians shot dead in UP
Lucknow, May 18 : Two politicians belonging to the opposition Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party were shot…
SP leader Shivpal Yadav to form new Political Party
Senior Smajwadi Party leader and close aide of Mulayam Singh, Shivpal Yadav told news agency ANI that he…
Akhilesh spent Rs 21.15 lakh to save Yadav Singh: RTI
Lucknow, May 5: The Samajwadi Party (SP) government had paid a whopping Rs 21.15 lakh to different senior lawyers…
POSCO court granted bail to rape accused Gayatri Prajapati
Lucknow, April 25, 2017: Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati and his two accomplices were on…
Mulayam has unpaid electricity bills worth Rs 4 Lakh
New Delhi, April 21, 2017: A surprise inspection by Uttar Pradesh’s electricity department officials at former chief minister…
BJP cheated people to come to power, Akhilesh alleges
Lucknow, April 15 : Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused…
Shivpal Yadav meets Yogi Adityanath, triggers speculation
Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, who was sidelined in the party…
Son who disowned father can never be loyal to anyone: Mulayam on Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh, April 1, 2017: After losing the biggest battle of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017, the bitterness…
Akhilesh takes jibe at Adityanath: So far, only anti-Romeo squads, brooms in UP
Lucknow, March 25: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday took a dig at the new…
Ominous silence before the proverbial storm in Samajwadi Party
Lucknow, March 14 : With Holi, the Festival of Colours, concluding, it seems to be time for some fireworks…
Has Prashant Kishor lost his Midas touch?
New Delhi, March 11 Often credited with turning Narendra Modi into a political brand and bringing arch-foes Lalu…
BJP to capture UP after 14-year hiatus; Cong gets Punjab
New Delhi, Mar 11 : The BJP headed for a stunning victory today in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, trampling…
Curtains on a long, close, caustic election in Uttar Pradesh
The last round brought the curtains down on one of the most closely contested, and staggered poll process in recent times. All parties tried to give their best to win over the electorate.
UP STF arrested two close aides of Gayatri Prajapati from Noida
New Delhi, March 7, 2017: A day after Supreme Court refused to stay the arrest of rape-accused absconding…
UP elections 2017: EC notice to Akhilesh for violating poll code
New Delhi, March 6, 2017: The Election Commission (EC) on Monday shot a notice to Uttar Pradesh Chief…
Battleground Varanasi- The last day and the heavy usage of political artillery
“Somewhere between Bihar and Delhi lies Uttar Pradesh, and then there is Varanasi which is a strange political…
Final phase of polls in UP is turning out to be a challenge for the BJP and PMModi
The big question- Why Varanasi and the region comprising just 40-odd Assembly seats going to the polls in…
SC refuses to stay arrest of Gayatri Prajapati
New Delhi, March 6, 2017: The Supreme Court today refused to stay the arrest of Senior Samajwadi party…
Rahul, Akhilesh born fortunate: Modi
Varanasi, March 5 Targeting political rivals Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed…
Modi quotes Rahul to attack Akhilesh in Mirzapur
Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), March 3, 2017: Taking a dig at the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
BJP will be clean bowled in UP: Lalu
UttarPradesh, March 3: RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday said the BJP will be “clean bowled” in the…
Gayatri Prajapati goes missing after police raids his house
Lucknow, March 1, 2017: Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister and SP’s Amethi candidate, Gayatri Prajapati went underground as police…
UP polls 2017: 57.6% voting recorded in fifth phase till 5 pm
Lucknow, Feb 27, 2017: 57.6% voters turnout in 51 assembly constituencies spread across 11 districts in the fifth phase…
Akhilesh Yadav: BSP, BJP are working hand in glove
Siddharthnagar, February 25: Samajwadi Pary President and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday slammed BSP and…
SP patronizing ‘copying mafia’, playing with future of youth: Modi in Gonda
Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 24, 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) government in…
PM Modi slams Akhilesh for his ‘donkey’ jibe
Lucknow, Feb 23, 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday returned fire to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh…
61% voting in UP fourth phase polls
New Delhi, Feb 23 : The fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls saw 61 per cent voting till…
SP candidate’s son shot in UP ahead of fourth phase polling
Lucknow, Feb 23: Ahead of fourth phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh, the son of a Samajwadi Party (SP)…
53 seats to go for polls in UP on Thursday
Lucknow, Feb 22, 2017: Fifty-three constituencies will see polling on Thursday in the fourth phase of staggered assembly…
SP Family Feud a “programmed drama” by Mulayam: Amar Singh
New Delhi, Feb 22, 2017: Cornered senior Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Tuesday made explosive revelations, claiming…
Prajapati breaks down in Amethi rally; knocks SC for justice
Uttar Pradesh, Feb 20, 2017: Senior Samajwadi Party leader Gayatri Prajapati today moved to Supreme Court against the…
Non-BJP parties have harmed Bundelkhand: Modi
Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20, 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused non-BJP parties of not developing…
Lalu to campaign for Congress-Samajwadi alliance
Patna, Feb 20, 2017: RJD leader Lalu Prasad left for Lucknow on Monday to campaign for Congress and…
Polls 2017: Exile of development in UP must end now: Modi in Fatehpur
UP, Feb 19, 2017: Ahead of the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
UP polls 3rd phase: Mulayam, Akhilesh votes in native village Saifai
Lucknow, Feb 19, 2017: Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday afternoon cast his vote in his…
Expect voter turnout to cross 63 per cent in Phase 3 : Election Commission
Lucknow, Feb 19, 2017: Expect voter turnout to cross 63 per cent in Phase 3 : Election Commission As…
Early morning queues in UP’s third phase of voting
Lucknow, Feb 19 : Brisk voting has been reported from most of the 69 assembly seats which are going…
ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PHASE THREE
Source- UP Election Watch and Association For Democratic Reforms 69 constituencies of Central UP will go to polls…
UP polls: Akhilesh in Unnao slams Mayawati, Modi
Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 15, 2017: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack…
Voting for 67 seats on Wednesday in UP
Lucknow, Feb 14 After an improved voter turn out in the first phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls,…
64% voter turnout in first phase of UP elections: EC
LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: 64.22 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in 73 assembly constituencies in the first of…
PM Modi slams Mulayam for gang-rape remark in Badaun
Uttar Pradesh, Feb 11, 2017: In a war to win the battle of Assembly elections 2017, Prime Minister…
EC’s ‘third eye’ monitoring UP elections
Lucknow, Feb 11, 2017: As the first phase of voting got underway in Uttar Pradesh today, the Election…
BJP front-runner in UP: Rajnath Singh
Lucknow, Feb 10 Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the BJP had emerged the frontrunner in…
Elections 2017: ‘UP stands united’, says Rahul, Akhilesh in Meerut
Meerut, Feb 7, 2017: Ahead of the first phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi…
No feud in family, Akhilesh will be next CM, says Mulayam
Lucknow, Feb 6, 2017: Rebuking all rumors of tussle within the Samajwadi Party as well as his family,…
‘Cycle’ belongs to Netaji, his blessings with us: Akhilesh Yadav
Lucknow, Feb 4, 2017: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that the Samajwadi Party’s election…
Law and order in UP worse under SP: BJP
New Delhi, Feb 3, 2017: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said that the law and order…
Estranged SP leader Shivpal Yadav to float new party
Lucknow, Jan 31, 207: In a new twist to the war in Yadav family, senior Samajwadi Party leader…
Mulayam’s end is near, says BJP’s Sanjeev Balyan
New Delhi, Jan 30, 2017: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Sanjeev Balyan on Sunday racked up…
BJP manifesto cut-paste job: Samajwadi Party
Jan 29: As Bharatiya Janata Party released its Manifesto ahead of UP polls, the Samajwadi Party on Saturday…
UP polls: BJP hasn’t fulfilled its 2014 promises yet, says Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 28, 2017: Just after Amit Shah accused Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party of plundering…
UP polls: Rahul-Akhilesh to kick off joint campaign tomorrow
Lucknow, Jan 28, 2017: In a bid to win the battle of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections with the…
Samajwadi Party’s Mulayam Singh Yadav under ‘house arrest’ : : Lok Dal chief Sunil Singh
“The entire staff at Mulayam’s residence is working under directions of the CM and state security personnel is working under his influence. Some unfortunate incident can happen to him like Kanshiram and Jayalalitha,” he said.
Sultanpur: Akhilesh kicks off Samajwadi’s poll campaign, says ‘cycle to win this time’
Lucknow, Jan 24, 2017: Ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav kicked off his…
UP Polls: Sheila Dikshit takes exit, says time for younger generation to take over
Jan 23: While praising the Congress and Samajwadi party alliance, Congress’ Chief Ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh, Sheila Dikshit…
SP, Congress to jointly contest UP election
Lucknow, Jan 22 : The Samajwadi Party and the Congress announced on Sunday that they will jointly contest the…
SP-Congress alliance fails over seat sharing issue
New Delhi, Jan 21, 2017: The alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress fails over seat sharing issue as…
Feud between Yadav family was fixed drama: Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 21, 2017: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Saturday slammed Yadav family by saying Samajwadi…
UP polls: Senior SP leader Ambika Chaudhary joins BSP
New Delhi, Jan 21, 2017: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Ambika Chaudhary on Saturday joined the Bahujan…
Akhilesh’s list of 191 seats for UP polls includes Shivpal
Lucknow, Jan 20, 2017: The Samajwadi Party on Friday announced its first list of 191 candidates for the…
‘Cycle’ will always be yours, Akhilesh tells Mulayam Singh Yadav in poster
Jan 19: A new poster of Samajwadi Party indicates that party’s patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav might lead the election…
UP polls: Posters in Varanasi show Rahul as Krishna, Akhilesh as Arjun
Varanasi, Jan 19, 2017: With Samajwadi Party and Congress hooked in finalising the poll alliance in Uttar Pradesh,…
UP Polls: Rise of Secular forces, ultimate decline of BJP
The pitch is ready for Uttar Pradesh electro-political battle with major political parties finalising the alliances ,their candidates…
‘Bicycle’ and ‘Hand’ will fight together in UP polls
New Delhi, Jan 17, 2017: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday ended all speculations by saying that…
Akhilesh says ties with my father ‘unbreakable’
Lucknow, Jan 17, 2017: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that…
Posters of Priyanka-Dimple fuel alliance speculation
Lucknow, Jan 14, 2017: Ahead of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the Akhilesh Yadav wing of the Samajwadi Party…
Mulayam’s son grabs public eye for riding in Rs. 5 cr Lamborghini
Lucknow, Jan 14, 2017: The ruling Samajwadi Party has racked up yet another controversy after patriarch Mulayam Singh…
EC Reserves Decision On ‘cycle’, To Announce On Monday
New Delhi, January 13: The Election Commission on Friday reserved its verdict on allocation of the Samajwadi Party’s election…
BJP’s game plan to dismantle Samajwadi Party boomerangs
Amar Singh being rewarded with ‘Z’ category security instantly after the split of Samajwadi Party into two factions…
Mulayam rules out rift with son Akhilesh; says EC to decide on cycle
New Delhi, January 9: The two clans of Yadav Pariwar and Samajwadi Party met the election commission separately…
Mulayam says ‘All is Well’ but runs to Delhi to claim ‘cycle’
Lucknow, Jan 8: Amid the ongoing unrest in the Samajwadi Party, Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday asserted that there…
Samajwadi Party feud: Mulayam Singh and Shivpal leave for Delhi to meet poll panel
As attempts to call a truce between warring factions of the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh failed,…
Mulayam, Akhilesh stick to their guns as SP truce talks fail
Jan 7: Attempts for a peace deal between warring factions in the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) of Uttar Pradesh…
Wrongly accused, have nothing against Akhilesh: Amar Singh
Lucknow, Jan 6: Caught in the cross-fire of a raging war between Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and…
Sheila Dikshit backs SP alliance, ready to opt out of UP CM race
I am in favour of an alliance with the SP. I am ready to withdraw from contention as CM candidate if there is an alliance.