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UP Election 2027: BJP core group meets in Lucknow, discusses poll strategy, organisation plans

Uttar Pradesh | Sep 12, 2026, 10:57 AM IST

The BJP's Uttar Pradesh core group held a more than two-hour meeting in Lucknow to review preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections and discuss the party's organisational roadmap. The leadership also discussed welfare delivery, outreach to women and Gen Z voters.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

'People will wipe out Samajwadi Party permanently in next UP assembly polls': CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 23, 2026, 04:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party and its chief Akhilesh Yadav. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, CM Yogi claimed that the people of the state would "wipe out" the Samajwadi Party forever in the next assembly elections.

Yogi govt's big security plan before UP polls, bulletproof jackets for Akhilesh, Mayawati, 42 others

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 21, 2026, 11:49 PM IST

UP government has planned bulletproof jackets for 44 prominent leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati, ahead of the Assembly elections, as per sources. Around Rs 10 lakh worth of jackets have reportedly been purchased for leaders with Y to Z+ security cover.

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 IST

Samajwadi 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.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin speaks during the BJP

'Repeat 2017 performance, focus on 2047 goal,' Nabin's message to NDA partners for 2027 UP polls

Uttar Pradesh | Jul 05, 2026, 11:39 PM IST

BJP president Nitin Nabin met NDA partners in Lucknow during his two-day visit to the state capital, focusing on strengthening coordination among the alliance partners ahead of the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha election results 2024: Rahul Gandhi's victory margin from Rae Bareli highest in UP

Uttar Pradesh | Jun 04, 2024, 05:48 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi is set for a significant win in Rae Bareli, leading the BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh by over 3 lakh votes, the highest margin in Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, PM Narendra Modi leads by 1.4 lakh votes in Varanasi.

Congress appoints Ajay Rai, who fought against PM Modi from Varanasi, as UP party president

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 17, 2023, 11:23 PM IST

Congress leader Ajay Rai had contested against PM Modi on the Varanasi seat in the Lok Sabha elections 2019.

1980 Moradabad Riots report presented in UP assembly

1980 Moradabad riots: Judicial commission report presented in UP Assembly, all you need to know

Explainers | Aug 09, 2023, 11:06 PM IST

The report stated that neither any secret meetings were held by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or any other Hindu outfit nor Harijans (Dalits) were incited to take revenge on the Muslims. In fact, the RSS and the Bharatiya Janata Party had no hand whatsoever in this, it said.

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Assembly Election Results 2022: Apna Dal scores better success rate than bigger parties in UP

Elections | Mar 11, 2022, 07:08 AM IST

The Apna Dal contested 17 seats in Uttar Pradesh, and as per the latest data issued by the Election Commission, it won 12 of them.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath waves at the supporters

Assembly Election Results 2022: Celebration time for BJP, AAP

India | Mar 11, 2022, 11:46 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party is heading for a clean sweep in Punjab having taken a lead in 88 of the 117 assembly seats after initial rounds of counting of votes on March 10.

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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 IST

Gandhi 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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UP Election 2022: BJP's policy can't be understood by SP that thinks for family only, says Goyal

Elections | Feb 17, 2022, 08:17 AM IST

Goyal said the Yogi Adityanath govt has done a remarkable job in all fields, including agriculture, industry, infrastructure, health and education, and asserted that UP will leave a mark as a "golden state".

Kurukshetra | CM Yogi trains guns at Akhilesh Yadav, says "mafiawaadis" are now in jail

Kurukshetra | Feb 05, 2022, 09:00 PM IST

Today 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."

Muqabla | 'Mafiawaadis' in jail now, says Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

News | Feb 05, 2022, 08:00 PM IST

Today 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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