Samajwadi Party
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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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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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Those who fired at Ram devotees now speak of Ram Bhakti: CM Yogi targets Samajwadi Party, Congress
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 30, 2026, 01:18 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress amid ongoing probes by Ayodhya Police and a state government-formed Special Investigation Team into the theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
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Big blow to Azam Khan's Jauhar Trust as I-T Dept cancels tax exemption over 'non-genuine' activities
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 25, 2026, 06:34 PM ISTThe Income Tax Department has revoked the tax-exempt status of Azam Khan-promoted Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, alleging "non-genuine" activities that violated its declared charitable objectives. The Trust may now face tax demands, interest and penalties.
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Why a split in Akhilesh's Samajwadi Party not easy like that of Mamata's TMC and Uddhav's Shiv Sena?
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 18, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTAfter the claims were made by Om Prakash Rajbhar and Keshav Prasad Maurya, questions have started arising about whether a similar split is possible in the Samajwadi Party, like the Shiv Sena (UBT) in Maharashtra and the TMC MPs in West Bengal have formed their own factions.
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Who would lead SP's rebel group? Rajbhar drops big hint, renews claim of impending split
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 18, 2026, 09:52 AM ISTSeveral political figures, including Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, have also made claims of dissent in the Samajwadi Party. He said that several leaders of SP were unhappy with Akhilesh Yadav and around 25-26 party MPs were planning to break away from the party.
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Muqabla: Now Akhilesh's party will split, how many MPs will leave him?
News | Jun 18, 2026, 03:03 AM ISTFirst Bengal, then Maharashtra, and now Uttar Pradesh, the storm of rebellion within opposition parties continues to grow. First, Mamata Banerjee was left wringing her hands, then everyone is watching Uddhav Thackeray's helplessness.
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Is SP heading for major turmoil? Keshav Maurya claims 25-26 MPs on verge of breaking away from party
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 17, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya claimed that 25-26 Samajwadi Party MPs are ready to break away from the party and predicted a bleak future for the SP ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. He also responded to Ram Temple allegations and targeted caste-based politics.
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'Samajwadi Party headed for split, letter sent to Amit Shah revealing scams': OP Rajbhar's big claim
Karnataka | Jun 17, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTA major split is going to happen in the Samajwadi Party. Ram Gopal Yadav has submitted a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Everyone in Uttar Pradesh knows who the mastermind behind the mining scam and Gomti River Front scam is, Rajbhar claimed in a post on X.
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'BJP's poison has affected the majority community': SP MP Javed Ali Khan sparks row
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 15, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTSP Rajya Sabha MP Javed Ali Khan has stirred controversy by claiming that the “majority community has been poisoned” by the BJP's politics.
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Dimple Yadav reacts to online campaign against daughter Aditi Yadav: Here's what SP MP said
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 14, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTObjectionable posts targeting Aditi Yadav, the daughter of Akhilesh Yadav and Dimple Yadav, had surfaced online. Her mother, Dimple Yadav, has now stated this matter.
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Haqiqat Kya Hai: How did the word 'cockroach' enter Indian politics?
Hakikat Kya Hai | May 23, 2026, 12:17 AM ISTIn the landscape of Indian politics today, the timeline for opposition parties has shifted. The Congress Party, the Samajwadi Party, the TMC, Uddhav Thackeray's party—all the major opposition parties—are now chanting the name of a new party. These parties are now circulating a new keyword.
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Azam Khan sentenced to 2 years in jail over controversial 2019 election speech
Uttar Pradesh | May 16, 2026, 02:39 PM ISTA court has sentenced Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan to two years in jail over a controversial statement made during the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him.
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Prateek Yadav death: No signs of foul play in initial post-mortem report | 10 points
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTPrateek Yadav, younger son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and a stepbrother of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, died under mysterious circumstances at 38.
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Akhilesh Yadav recounts his advice to Prateek Yadav during their last meeting two months ago | VIDEO
Uttar Pradesh | May 13, 2026, 01:17 PM ISTSP chief Akhilesh Yadav opened up about his emotional last meeting with his late brother Prateek Yadav, revealing that he had advised him to prioritise health and focus on business growth. Prateek passed away at 38, leaving the Yadav family devastated.
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SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's step brother Prateek Yadav dies at 38 in Lucknow
News | May 13, 2026, 10:20 AM ISTPrateek Yadav, step brother of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and son of SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, passed away at the age of 38 in Lucknow. He reportedly died at Lucknow Civil Hospital. His wife, Aparna Yadav, is a political leader in Uttar Pradesh BJP.
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Cracks in INDIA bloc? Akhilesh evades question on SP-Congress tie-up for 2027 UP polls
Uttar Pradesh | May 09, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTThe Congress and the SP had managed to stop the BJP juggernaut in 2024 Lok Sabha elections in UP and restrict saffron party to just 33 out of the state's 80 parliamentary seats. Considering their success, it is widely being speculated that they may contest the 2027 assembly elections together.
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West Bengal election effect? Akhilesh Yadav's SP cancels deal with IPAC after TMC routing
India | May 06, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTAhead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has ended its agreement with political consultancy firm I-PAC, while retaining show time for campaign work.
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Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur EVM strong room, alleges tampering of vote machines; EC responds
West Bengal | Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTMamata Banerjee reached the venue in the evening, ignoring torrential rains in the city, and was still seated inside till reports last received.
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'INDIA bloc will remain': Akhilesh confirms Samajwadi-Congress alliance for 2027 UP polls
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 20, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters on the sidelines of a wedding ceremony in Haryana's Rewari on Sunday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has confirmed that his party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections in alliance with the Congress.