Samajwadi Party
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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.
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BJP avoiding caste census under guise of women's quota: Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha
India | Apr 16, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTThe SP leader also said that his party supports the idea of women’s reservation but raised concerns over its implementation and intent. He alleged that the government was trying to overlook women from backward and marginalised communities.
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CM Yogi Adityanath highlights law and order improvements in UP, tears into Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 29, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTCM Yogi also alleged widespread corruption in recruitment processes under previous governments. He claimed that jobs were often secured through recommendations, bribery or political connections rather than merit.
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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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'Samajwadi Party insulted a woman Governor...': Yogi Adityanath lashes out at Opposition
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 16, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTCM Yogi Adityanath launched a strong attack on the Samajwadi Party in the Legislative Council, accusing them of insulting Governor Anandiben Patel and undermining democratic values. He also criticised SP's past governance.
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Samajwadi Party leader killed as fuel pump pole collapses on car in Pratapgarh
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 16, 2026, 10:08 AM ISTA few other commuters, including two bikers and an e-rickshaw, narrowly escaped the accident. They were trailing Yadav’s vehicle but managed to stop in time, avoiding serious injuries.
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'CM now means Corrupt Mouth': Akhilesh Yadav takes swipe at Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 15, 2026, 02:29 PM ISTTaking a dig at the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yadav coined a new meaning for the acronym “CM,” saying, “These days, CM also stands for ‘Corrupt Mouth.’” In an apparent swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said, “Our Chief Minister is a ‘khiladi’ (player), but he is unable to play.”
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Naseemuddin Siddiqui joins Samajwadi Party after quitting Congress in presence of Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 15, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTNaseemuddin Siddiqui is regarded as a prominent Muslim leader in Uttar Pradesh. He was associated with the Bahujan Samaj Party since the era of Kanshi Ram and was considered one of the closest aides of Mayawati.
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SP MLAs raise slogans during Guv's address in UP assembly; CM Yogi says govt open for talks
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 09, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTSamajwadi Party MLAs on Monday protested in the assembly premises against the alleged anti-people policies of the state government. With placards in their hands, they alleged that the BJP government was playing with the rights of the PDA (Picchde Dalit Alpsankhyak) community.
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'Wants to be famous': Prateek Yadav launches fresh attack on Aparna Yadav after divorce announcement
Uttar Pradesh | Jan 19, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTEarlier today, Prateek, while announcing divorce with Aparna, said the latter had ruined his ties with the family and he was reeling under severe mental health conditions.
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After Congress MLA's 'rape theory', SP leader's bizarre remark on 'testosterone boost' sparks row
India | Jan 18, 2026, 05:28 PM ISTThe vulgarity on the internet gives a testosterone boost to young men, which makes them unable to control their sexual desires. During this, when a woman or a girl comes around them, she is raped, Hasan said.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 7, 2026
India | Jan 07, 2026, 09:05 PM ISTFive people, including a minor, were taken into custody, while 10–15 others were detained for questioning after over 100 protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel and MCD officials during a late-night drive between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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SP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
Delhi | Jan 07, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTSP MP's name surfaces in Turkman Gate violence, police to question Mohibbullah Nadvi
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Rift in Samajwadi Party? Rais Sheikh writes to Akhilesh accusing Abu Azmi of undermining party unity
Maharashtra | Jan 03, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTSheikh's letter accuses Azmi of deliberately harassing him and causing significant disruption within the party, particularly affecting its performance in the upcoming municipal elections in Bhivandi and Mumbai.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Why did Yogi's Brahmin MLAs hold a meeting in UP?
News | Dec 24, 2025, 08:29 PM ISTWhy did Yogi's Brahmin MLAs hold a meeting in UP?
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Codeine syrup row: Adityanath takes '2 namoone' jibe at Akhilesh; SP leader hits back
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 22, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTCodeine syrup row: Speaking in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Adityanath highlighted that 78 people have been arrested and raids at 134 locations have been conducted so far in this matter. He alleged that those involved in this case are associated with the Samajwadi Party.