Akhilesh Yadav

  • Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP

    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

    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.

  • Leadership Crisis in INDIA Bloc: Calls for Akhilesh Yadav to Replace Congress After Bihar Election Defeat

    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

    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

    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.

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    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.

  • Yogi Adityanath Slams Opposition, Calls Rahul Gandhi

    Yogi Adityanath Slams Opposition, Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu' and Leaders 'Three Monkeys' as Bihar Elections Near

    Nov 03, 2025 03:51 pm CST

    UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launches scathing attack on the INDIA alliance, dubbing Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and Akhilesh Yadav as 'Pappu', 'Tappu', and 'Akku' during a Bihar rally. Meanwhile, PM Modi conducts roadshow in Patna, criticizing Congress-RJD alliance ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November.

  • Azam Khan Confirms Unbroken 45-Year Bond with Akhilesh Yadav Despite Jail Time

    Azam Khan Confirms Unbroken 45-Year Bond with Akhilesh Yadav Despite Jail Time

    Oct 31, 2025 08:48 pm CST

    Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan dismisses rumors of rift with Akhilesh Yadav, confirming their 45-year relationship remains intact despite his two-year imprisonment. Released from Sitapur jail in September, Khan expresses gratitude for Yadav's prison visits while focusing on unity within the SP ahead of the crucial 2027 UP assembly elections.

  • Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Political Islam

    Yogi Adityanath Warns Against Political Islam's Threat to India's Demographic Composition at RSS Event

    Oct 22, 2025 04:40 pm CST

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed the threat of "political Islam" during RSS centenary celebrations in Gorakhpur, highlighting historical resistance and contemporary challenges including illegal religious conversions and Halal certification misuse. He warned that Rs 25,000 crore collected through Halal certification is being diverted to terrorism and conversion activities, while criticizing opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav for his stance against traditional Hindu celebrations.

  • BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav

    BJP Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav's Comparison of Diwali and Christmas Celebrations

    Oct 19, 2025 05:09 pm CST

    Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy by suggesting India should learn from global Christmas celebrations instead of spending on Diwali lamps, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and VHP leaders. The political row intensified as Ayodhya prepares to illuminate over 26 lakh diyas, with opponents accusing Yadav of having an "anti-Sanatana mindset" and glorifying foreign traditions over Indian culture.