Samajwadi Party
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Election Commission Likely to Extend SIR Deadline for Multiple States Amid Opposition Criticism
Dec 11, 2025 01:15 am CST
The Election Commission is expected to extend the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states following widespread criticism from opposition parties. With 50.8 crore enumeration forms already digitized and 23.22 lakh pending, the decision will be finalized in Thursday's meeting as parties claim the current timeline places undue burden on officials and voters.
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
INDIA Alliance Fractures: Regional Partners Reconsider Commitments After Bihar Electoral Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 11:38 pm CST
The INDIA alliance faces its most severe internal crisis following a crushing defeat in Bihar elections, with key regional partners including JMM, Shiv Sena (UBT), Samajwadi Party, and AAP openly questioning the Congress-led coalition's leadership, strategy, and decision-making processes. Regional allies are now weighing the costs of remaining in a seemingly dysfunctional coalition against pursuing independent political paths to protect their state-level relevance.
Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan and Son Sentenced to 7 Years for PAN Card Fraud
Nov 17, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a special MP/MLA court in Rampur for obtaining dual PAN cards with different birth dates. The 77-year-old politician and his son were convicted under multiple IPC sections including forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy in a case dating back to 2019.
Leadership Crisis in INDIA Bloc: Calls for Akhilesh Yadav to Replace Congress After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 17, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Following Congress's crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, demands are growing within the INDIA opposition alliance for leadership change. Samajwadi Party MLA Ravidas Mehrotra suggests Akhilesh Yadav should lead the bloc, highlighting the party's 37 Lok Sabha seats making it the second-largest opposition force. With Congress repeatedly underperforming in state elections despite extensive campaigning by Rahul Gandhi and top leaders, alternative leadership options including Mamata Banerjee are also being discussed by alliance partners.
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes SIR Process as NDA Takes Strong Lead in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has responded to the National Democratic Alliance's commanding lead in Bihar's assembly elections by criticizing the Election Commission's special intensive revision process. As the NDA leads in 193 seats compared to Mahagathbandhan's 45, Yadav claims this electoral advantage stems from voter list manipulation rather than genuine support, warning that such tactics won't work in other states where his party will remain vigilant.
Azam Khan's Meeting with Akhilesh Yadav Signals Political Resilience and Unity in Samajwadi Party
Nov 07, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Veteran Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan met with party president Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow, emphasizing resilience against political persecution. Recently released after two years of imprisonment, Khan discussed the ongoing injustices faced by party members and the need for political change in Uttar Pradesh, reinforcing his commitment to the party despite earlier speculation about potential rifts.
Abu Azmi Refuses to Sing Vande Mataram: Religious Controversy Over Maharashtra's School Directive
Nov 07, 2025 05:52 pm CST
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi has taken a firm stance against singing Vande Mataram, citing religious reasons, as Maharashtra mandates the complete version in schools to commemorate the national song's 150th anniversary. Azmi criticized BJP as "Bharat Jalao Party" for allegedly creating religious tensions while defending his position that Muslims shouldn't be forced to participate in practices that conflict with their faith.
Akhilesh Yadav's Sharp Response to Yogi Adityanath's 'Three Monkeys' Jibe in Bihar Election Campaign
Nov 05, 2025 01:23 pm CST
Amid Bihar's heated election campaign, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav delivered a scathing comeback to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Appu, Pappu and Tappu' jibe against opposition leaders. This exchange highlights intensifying political rhetoric as the NDA alliance and Mahagathbandhan coalition compete in the upcoming two-phase Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for early November.