Akhilesh Yadav
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'Mandir ka maan kyu giraya?': Akhilesh Yadav's poetic jibe at BJP over Ram Temple theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 16, 2026, 11:27 AM ISTSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has constantly raised the issue of Ram Temple theft case and corned the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over it. On Sunday, he took a 'poetic jibe' at the BJP, saying the saffron party is using money to win the 2027 assembly elections.
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OPINION | UP: Yogi two steps ahead of Akhilesh
India | Aug 15, 2026, 05:45 PM ISTUP CM Yogi Adityanath said Yogi had there been a leader of Narendra Modi’s mettle during 1947, India would not have been partitioned and lives of lakhs of Indians could have been saved.
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Rs 50,000 aid for women before UP polls? Yogi govt weighs major scheme as Akhilesh attacks BJP
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 13, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJP over its reported promise to give Rs 20,000 to women in Uttar Pradesh, calling it an election "jumla". He alleged that women were owed Rs 5 lakh over 10 years and said the SP would begin with Rs 40,000 and increase the amount every year.
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'Changing colours like a chameleon': BJP, BSP slam Akhilesh's Brahmin outreach for 2027 UP polls
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 08, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTEarlier this week, Akhilesh Yadav made an attempt to reach out to the Brahmins in Uttar Pradesh and said the 'P' in 'PDA' stands for Pandits. However, the BJP and the BSP have criticised the former chief minister, accusing his party of changing colours like a chameleon.
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'Vaiko a passionate leader who fought for Tamilians': Akhilesh's English speech goes viral | WATCH
India | Aug 06, 2026, 12:31 PM ISTSpeaking at an event in New Delhi in English, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav hailed MDMK founder Vaiko and said the former Rajya Sabha member is a passionate leader, who raised the voices of Tamilians strongly in the Parliament.
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Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says 'PD in PDA stands for Pandit'
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 05, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTPDA is a term coined by Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav during the 2022 assembly elections, representing Picchda (backwards), Dalits, and Alpsankhyak (minorities).
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Speed News: Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM
Originals | Jul 28, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav slams Centre over Paper Leak, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM. Gaurav Gogoi Questions BJP says 21 Students Died, Yet Pradhan Was Celebrated. 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami advisory issued after nationwide tremors. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Owaisi seeks alliance with Samajwadi Party for UP polls; Akhilesh's party says tie-up 'difficult'
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 26, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTFor a second time in 10 days, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has reached out to Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party for a tie-up for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. However, the latter has said an alliance at present is unlikely.
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Alam Badi Azmi, five-time SP MLA, dies at 90; Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 23, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTFive-time Samajwadi Party MLA Alam Badi Azmi passed away during treatment in Lucknow. The veteran Azamgarh leader, known for his honesty, simplicity and grassroots politics, was mourned by Akhilesh Yadav and leaders across political parties.
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Akhilesh Yadav's heated exchange with KC Venugopal: 'Don't need to learn politics from you'
India | Jul 22, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTDuring a discussion in the Lok Sabha over the NEET paper leak, Akhilesh Yadav lashed out at the Centre and Speaker Om Birla, claiming that he is not being allowed to speak in the house.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Rahul's 200 minutes in front of Modi's house, what was the plan?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jul 22, 2026, 12:13 AM ISTThe protest against the paper leak has become completely political. Rahul Gandhi attempted to surround Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. He blocked the gate through which Prime Minister Modi enters and exits.
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Ram Temple theft case exposed BJP's rift, clear division between Centre and UP government: Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 06, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTAddressing a press conference in Uttar Pradesh's capital city of Lucknow, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has said that the Ram Temple donation theft case has shown that the BJP leadership is divided, and there is a rift between the Centre and the state government.
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'Betrayed faith and devotion,' Akhilesh invokes Ambedkar to slam BJP over Ram Temple theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 02, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, addressing a press conference in Lucknow, has alleged that the BJP is trying to suppress the Ram Temple donation theft case, but added that the saffron party will fail to return to power in Uttar Pradesh after the 2027 assembly polls.
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Row over SP workers portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna; saints, BJP demand apology
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 02, 2026, 04:21 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav celebrated his 53rd birthday on Wednesday. To mark his birthday, party workers unveiled a poster, depicting him as Lord Krishna, which sparked major controversy.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 30, 2026
India | Jun 30, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTFollowing the findings of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), officials have intensified the probe into the suspected misappropriation of donation funds at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, initiating major legal proceedings and administrative measures.
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Another crisis in the offing? SP MLA Kamal Akhtar resigns as chief whip amid 'rift' with Ruchi Veera
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTBefore Akhtar, chief whip's post was held by Manoj Pandey, who later broke ranks by cross-voting, eventually leaving the SP and joining the BJP. Pandey now serves as a minister in the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government.
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Ayodhya becomes political battleground as Akhilesh, Yogi trade barbs over Ram Temple donation theft
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 28, 2026, 08:09 PM ISTA Special Investigation Team (SIT) has raised serious concerns over the handling of donations received at the Ram Temple, according to its preliminary report submitted to Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad last week. The report highlights major shortcomings.
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Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Akhilesh Yadav vows to restore Ayodhya as 'Siyaram Dham'
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has outlined his party's vision for Ayodhya if it forms the next government after the 2027 Assembly elections.
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Silver 'Kakbhushundi' statue safe in Ayodhya's Karsevakpuram; India TV accesses exclusive photo
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTSamajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav had on June 7 cited reports claiming that crores of rupees from donations offered at the Ram temple were missing and urged the courts to take cognisance of the matter.
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'Conspiracy to topple 3 CMs': Akhilesh's unusual backing for Mohan Yadav and BJP's defence of MP CM
India | Jun 24, 2026, 11:25 AM ISTAkhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, has claimed that the land grab allegations against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav are an attempt by the BJP to change CMs in three states.