Samajwadi Party: News
16 Apr 2019
LucknowShatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam joins SP, will contest from Lucknow
On Tuesday, Poonam Sinha, the wife of actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, joined Samajwadi Party in the presence of Dimple Yadav.
16 Apr 2019
Akhilesh YadavNot directed at Jaya: Akhilesh defends Azam Khan's 'underwear' remark
A day after senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan sparked a row by insulting his Rampur opponent Jaya Prada, party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the comment wasn't meant for her.
15 Apr 2019
Sushma Swaraj#AzamKhanRow: Draupadi being disrobed, says Swaraj; seeks Mulayam's response
On Monday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj equated Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav to Mahabharata's character Bhishma Pitamah. She asked him to respond to the derogatory remarks of Azam Khan.
15 Apr 2019
Azam KhanAzam Khan makes "underwear" comment against Jaya Prada, sparks row
The usage of foul language during electioneering hit a new low yesterday when veteran Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan made an "underwear" jibe, which the BJP said was made against actor Jaya Prada, fighting the Lok Sabha polls from Rampur against him.
15 Apr 2019
Azam KhanAzam Khan sparks row with 'underwear' comment against Jaya Prada
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Sunday sparked a controversy after he allegedly made offensive remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada.
07 Apr 2019
MayawatiWhy Akhilesh and Mayawati's first rally at Deoband is important
More than 20 years after Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party kept Bharatiya Janata Party out of Uttar Pradesh (in 1993), the foes-turned-friends will address a joint rally in Deoband on Sunday.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaTracing Samajwadi Party's roots and relevance in Indian politics
The road to Delhi goes through Lucknow is perhaps the oldest and most relevant political slogan. And for 2019 elections, two parties, which were arch-rivals, have joined hands to ensure BJP stays out of power.
06 Apr 2019
IndiaSamajwadi Party promises to tax "ultra rich" in manifesto
The Samajwadi Party on Friday released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections in which it spoke about equality for all.
04 Apr 2019
Uttar PradeshRecalling Azam Khan's "attacks", Jaya Prada breaks down at rally
Actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada got emotional on Wednesday while addressing the crowd in Rampur of Uttar Pradesh.
01 Apr 2019
Yogi AdityanathDadri lynching accused get front row seats at Adityanath's rally
As Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath delivered his speech in Bisada on Sunday, he received loud cheers from those sitting in the front row.
26 Mar 2019
Uttar PradeshBJP inducts another high-profile name, Jaya Prada joins party
Veteran Bollywood actress and MP Jaya Prada joined BJP on Tuesday and could be fielded from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh.
24 Mar 2019
Mulayam Singh YadavAkhilesh Yadav will contest from Azamgarh, father Mulayam's seat
A short while ago, Samajwadi Party released a new list of candidates. The party president, Akhilesh Yadav will fight upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.
08 Mar 2019
Mulayam Singh YadavSP fields Mulayam Singh Yadav from 'safest' Mainpuri LS seat
The Samajwadi Party today released a list of six candidates for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh, fielding party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav from its stronghold Mainpuri.
21 Feb 2019
Uttar PradeshIn UP deal, Akhilesh gets one seat less than Mayawati
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party, which forged a pre-poll alliance months ago, announced the constituency-based seat-sharing arrangement on Thursday.
14 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiWas 16th Lok Sabha productive? Let the numbers talk
On Wednesday, the 16th Lok Sabha was dissolved for the general elections, due in April-May. In almost two months from now, some of the lawmakers will return to the House while others would have to taste defeat.
13 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiMulayam Singh Yadav wants Modi as PM again
In the latest shift to happen in the Indian political landscape, Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav has voiced his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tipping him for another term.
12 Feb 2019
Uttar PradeshUP: Akhilesh Yadav "detained" at airport; war of words erupts
On Monday, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted that he had been "detained" by police at the Lucknow airport as he was about to catch a special flight to Prayagraj to attend a function.
11 Feb 2019
LucknowPriyanka Gandhi joins Twitter, gets 32,000 followers in minutes
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the in-charge of Congress for Uttar Pradesh East, joined Twitter on Monday ahead of her mega roadshow in Lucknow.
11 Feb 2019
Yogi AdityanathHooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 116, Adityanath speaks of 'conspiracy'
Just as the death toll in hooch tragedy touched 116 on Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath smelled a political conspiracy.
08 Feb 2019
Muslims2013 Muzaffarnagar riots: Seven guilty men sentenced to life imprisonment
On Friday, a local court sentenced all seven convicts in the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case to life imprisonment.
24 Jan 2019
DubaiEven senior Congress leaders were unaware of Priyanka's political plunge
Just four months before the anticipated general elections, Congress played its trump card on Wednesday by announcing Priyanka Gandhi's plunge into active politics.
22 Jan 2019
Delhi PoliceEVM hacking controversy: Election Commission seeks FIR, wants investigation
A controversy has erupted over a US-based Indian cyber expert's claim that electronic voting machines (EVMs) were hacked in the 2014 elections in which the BJP had won a landslide victory.
20 Jan 2019
MayawatiBJP MLA calls Mayawati 'worse than eunuch', BSP hits back
A controversy erupted after a BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh made offensive remarks on BSP Chief Mayawati saying she was 'worse than a eunuch'.
16 Jan 2019
MayawatiMayawati turned 63: Supporters 'loot' cake, party with bar-dancers
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati might have decided to celebrate her 63rd birthday in a low key fashion, but her die-hard loyalists wished to celebrate it pompously.
15 Jan 2019
MayawatiMayawati asks for BSP-SP unity as gift for birthday
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is celebrating her 63rd birthday today and, for her birthday gift, has called for unity with the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the national elections.
14 Jan 2019
MayawatiAfter SP joins hands with BSP, party member expresses displeasure
A day after Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party's Mayawati announced their grand alliance in an anticipated press conference in Lucknow, an MLA has expressed concern over them teaming up.
13 Jan 2019
MayawatiBJP's end near, feels RaGa; 'snubbed' Congress makes plans
That Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party joined hands and left Congress won't change the end result for Bharatiya Janata Party, said President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday in Dubai.
12 Jan 2019
MayawatiBefore SP-BSP joint-presser, Abhishek Singhvi says ignoring Congress 'dangerous mistake'
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav will address the press together soon and fireworks are expected after this.
11 Jan 2019
MayawatiHere's what to expect from Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav's press-conference
Former bitter rivals Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati will hold a press conference at a five-star hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, their parties' sources have revealed.
08 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshBJP leader in soup for distributing liquor at temple event
Former Uttar Pradesh minister Naresh Agarwal and his son Nitin have landed themselves in controversy after two videos surfaced on the Internet yesterday showing 200ml plastic liquor bottles being distributed inside lunch packets at a temple event.
05 Jan 2019
Mayawati#RoadTo2019: Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati meet in Delhi to discuss seat-sharing
Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of Samajwadi Party and Mayawati, the matriarch of Bahujan Samaj Party, met in New Delhi on Friday to discuss seat-sharing for the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place in summer this year.
30 Dec 2018
Yogi Adityanath#GhazipurViolence: Akhilesh blames Adtiyanath's 'thok do' policy for cop's death
Speaking on the Ghazipur violence which killed a police constable on Saturday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's thok do mentality was responsible for it.
21 Dec 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsOpposition criticizes MHA order giving snooping powers to investigative agencies
Hitting out at the Home Ministry order authorizing 10 Central agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt any information generated, transmitted, received or stored in any computer, the Opposition said it is unconstitutional and against fundamental rights.
17 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaRS adjourned for the day after ruckus over Rafale, Cauvery
The proceedings in Rajya Sabha were disrupted for the fifth consecutive day today over the Rafale jet deal and Cauvery issues, leading to adjournment of the House for the day.
14 Dec 2018
Uttar PradeshUP-police's idea to curb cow-related violence involves 'sabhas' and pledges
Earlier this month, violence in Bulandshahr sparked after alleged cow-slaughter snowballed into a controversy, and now Uttar Pradesh police have come up with a way to put that in check.
11 Dec 2018
Bahujan Samaj Party#IndiaDecidesOnDec11: Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads in Budhni
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is leading from his constituency Budhni, early trends suggest.
09 Dec 2018
NoidaSP-spokesperson gets into scuffle with BJP-leader on live TV, detained
Taking the political discourse in the country to a new low, a Samajwadi Party spokesperson got into a scuffle with a Bharatiya Janata Party leader on live television, after which he was detained by Noida police on Saturday.
19 Nov 2018
BollywoodVeteran actor Nafisa Ali diagnosed with peritoneal and ovarian cancer
Veteran film and theater actor Nafisa Ali revealed she is suffering from peritoneal and ovarian cancer.
17 Nov 2018
Uttar PradeshFormer Uttar Pradesh MLA booked for beating up tehsildar
Two cases were registered against the former MLA of Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) Dilip Verma and his supporters for allegedly beating up a tehsildar in his chamber, police said today.
11 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiRam-temple issue should be resolved at earliest: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today pitched for a resolution of the contentious Ram temple issue at the earliest.
