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UP polls 2027: SP puts 55-seat offer on table as Congress pushes for 150 in seat-sharing talks
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 02, 2026, 12:55 PM ISTThe Samajwadi Party is reportedly considering offering Congress 53 to 55 seats for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, significantly below Congress's demand for at least 150 seats. The SP is preparing to contest around 350 seats, as per sources.
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BJP's Noida fortress faces 2027 test: Can Opposition break its winning streak in upcoming UP polls?
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 30, 2026, 09:01 AM ISTNoida Assembly constituency has remained a BJP stronghold since its first election in 2012, with the party winning three regular elections and a 2014 bypoll. Pankaj Singh has represented the seat since 2017 and increased the BJP's winning margin substantially in 2022.
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Yogi govt announces interest-free credit of up to Rs 1 lakh for 1 crore women before Assembly polls
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 10, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTThe first instalment is expected to be Rs 20,000, and the women beneficiaries who repay it on time would become eligible for a second tranche of Rs 30,000, followed by a third tranche of Rs 50,000 after they repay the second amount.
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UP BJP unveils new team ahead of assembly polls; Pooja Pal, Rajnath's son Neeraj get key roles
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTThe decision was finalised following a series of key meetings held in Delhi and Lucknow, where extensive deliberations took place on strengthening the party's organisational structure in the state. The names were approved by the BJP's top leadership.
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Ramdas Athawale demands 25 seats for RPI(A) in 2027 UP elections, warns BJP against going solo
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 25, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Lucknow, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has announced that the Republican Party of India (Athawale) will contest on 25 seats in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
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Akhilesh Yadav seeks blessings from Avimukteshwaranand in Lucknow, rebukes 'fake saints'
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 12, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTSwami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati reached Lucknow a day earlier as part of a campaign focused on cow protection. During the interaction, Yadav highlighted that his government had taken steps in this area during its tenure.
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CM Yogi meets PM Modi in Delhi amid Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expansion buzz
India | Jan 05, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTCM Yogi and PM Modi discussed the state's development plans as well as the political strategy for upcoming elections. After meeting PM Modi, CM Yogi is expected to meet BJP President JP Nadda today.
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Mayawati declares BSP will go solo in UP assembly polls 2027, debunks reports of Azam Khan's joining
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 09, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTKanshi Ram death anniversary: BSP chief Mayawati clarified that her party will not be part of any alliance in the 2027 UP assembly elections while hailing the BJP government for withholding funds meant for marginalised communities.
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UP politicians rely on caste and religion to get votes, not performance: Priyanka Gandhi
Elections | Feb 24, 2022, 01:51 PM ISTGandhi accepted that Congress had weakened in the state over the past few decades but the party has worked hard now to rebuild it and reconnect with public.
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Kurukshetra | CM Yogi trains guns at Akhilesh Yadav, says "mafiawaadis" are now in jail
Kurukshetra | Feb 05, 2022, 09:00 PM ISTToday CM Yogi trains guns at Akhilesh Yadav by saying that Gorakhpur will no longer be identified with the mafias and as of date, the "mafiawaadis" are now in jail. Addressing a conference on voter awareness in Gorakhpur, Adityanath said, "Gorakhpur will no longer be identified with the mafias. The mafiawaadis here are now adorning the jail. Women now feel safe and can roam freely even at night."
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Muqabla | 'Mafiawaadis' in jail now, says Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur
News | Feb 05, 2022, 08:00 PM ISTToday CM Yogi trains guns at Akhilesh Yadav by saying that Gorakhpur will no longer be identified with the mafias and as of date, the "mafiawaadis" are now in jail. Addressing a conference on voter awareness in Gorakhpur, Adityanath said, "Gorakhpur will no longer be identified with the mafias. The mafiawaadis here are now adorning the jail. Women now feel safe and can roam freely even at night."
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UP Assembly Election 2022: Congress releases second list of 41 candidates
Elections | Jan 20, 2022, 01:21 PM ISTThe Congress party had promised to give 40 per cent seats to women candidates in Uttar Pradesh which is reflected in the second list.
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UP Assembly polls: BJP to hold caste-based conferences to woo voters
India | Oct 02, 2021, 10:51 PM ISTAs many as 200 conferences of small castes will be held in the entire state. These conferences will start from Navratri and run till Nov end," said sources.
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BJP will collapse like 'pack of cards' in 2022 UP assembly polls: Veerappa Moily
News | Sep 07, 2021, 07:19 AM ISTCongress leader Dr M Veerappa Moily on September 06 stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will collapse like a "pack of cards" under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.
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SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar meets UP BJP chief in Lucknow, terms it as only 'courtesy call'
India | Aug 03, 2021, 01:21 PM ISTOm Prakash Rajbhar, who has recently formed the Bhagidari Sankalp Morcha, on Tuesday met BJP state president Swatantra Dev Singh.
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AIMIM to contest on 100 seats in UP assembly elections
Hakikat Kya Hai | Jun 28, 2021, 10:40 PM ISTAfter showing 'good performance' in the Bihar Assembly elections, the AIMIM party announced that it would contest 100 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls in 2022.
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Bhim Army joins Rajbhar alliance for UP polls
National | Jan 10, 2021, 12:58 PM ISTThe Bhim Army will be joining the Bhagidari Sankalp Morcha, a conglomeration of smaller parties led by the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), chief Om Prakash Rajbhar.
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Will have alliance with SP to defeat BJP in 2022 UP assembly polls: Shivpal Yadav
National | Nov 19, 2020, 10:20 PM ISTPragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) president Shivpal Yadav on Thursday said it would be his "first priority" to have an alliance with the Samajwadi Party to defeat the BJP in the UP assembly election in 2022.
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BJP releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha election, eyes 2022 UP assembly polls
Elections | Oct 26, 2020, 10:32 PM ISTWhile the names of union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and party general stary Arun Singh were expected, the remaining six names are clearly aimed at maintaining a caste and regional balance.
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Bhim Army, SBSP to contest 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections together
Elections | Mar 02, 2020, 02:13 PM ISTBhim Army chief Chandrashekhar is putting his Lucknow visit to good use even if he has been prevented from participating in the anti-CAA protests at the Clock Tower.