Dinesh Sharma

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Sharma, however, said the way Prime Minister Modi has worked to uplift the Dalit community, backward classes, the oppressed and deprived sections, 'has instilled fear in Mayawati.' (Photo: File)

Mayawati suffering from ‘political depression’, says UP Dy CM

Sharma claimed Mayawati is showing weakness and her memory is fading.

13 May 2019 11:22 AM

In 72 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader alleged, the Congress was not able to give even Rs 72 and only raised 'garibi hatao' slogans. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

UP deputy CM describes Nyay as 'anyaay yojana'

Sharma said the Nyay scheme seemed "laughable" when compared to the welfare schemes implemented by the NDA for the poor.

30 Mar 2019 4:30 PM

'The SP-BSP has said that they don't need Congress because it has maligned intentions. So this 'boat Yatra' is 'vote yatra' with maligned intentions,' said Dinesh Sharma. (Photo: ANI)

BJP downplays Priyanka Gandhi's boat yatra, call it 'picnic'

'It is obvious, that this 'boat yatra' is for the vote only,' said UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma.

19 Mar 2019 10:17 AM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma (Photo: ANI)

Opposition using Ramzan as alibi to justify 'imminent defeat': UP deputy CM

A person who observes fast rises above narrow lines of 'apna' (self) and 'paraayaa' (others)," Sharma claimed.

12 Mar 2019 6:33 PM

The chief minister assured family of all the possible help and also met the two daughters and consoled the family promising strict action against the guilty. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Family of Apple tech executive shot by cops meet UP CM, says have faith in govt

The executive was shot dead on September 29 when he allegedly refused to stop his car.

01 Oct 2018 1:15 PM

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath greets people on Id, stays away from Idgah

In Meerut, actor Nagma was present on Saturday to celebrate Id with party workers. She offered prayers with the local people.

17 Jun 2018 1:07 AM

Of a ‘Hindu Wakanda’ & modern India’s dreams

The glory of ancient Hindu science is an essential component of the Hindutva worldview.

16 Jun 2018 12:54 AM

UP Deputy CM apologises for ‘Sita’ remark

It may be recalled that a case has been registered against Mr Dinesh Sharma for his statement on Sita in Sitamarhi in Bihar.

10 Jun 2018 4:59 AM

Artistes dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman arrive by a chopper decorated as the mythological 'Pushpak Viman' for the event. Photograph: Nand Kumar/ PTI Photo

Uneasy mix of science, religion and politics

Recently, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma said the medical procedure of test tube babies existed during the era of Ramayana.

06 Jun 2018 12:07 AM

Sita was a test-tube baby, claims UP deputy CM

Sharma also said that journalism began during Mahabharata and Narad Muni, the messenger of Gods, was the Google of those times.

02 Jun 2018 12:59 AM

Sita was born through IVF, test-tube methods, claims UP dy CM Dinesh Sharma

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma said the 'live telecast' began in the Mahabharata era.

01 Jun 2018 5:19 PM

On the 'Hindi Journalism Day', Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Sharma (R) said one should remember one's glorious past and history.

Journalism started during Mahabharata: UP minister Dinesh Sharma

The BJP minister also equated another character, Narada, with the present-day Google.

31 May 2018 2:54 PM

Deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma, who is also the state secondary and higher education minister, has directed all district inspectors of schools to link students’ Aadhaar number at the time of admission. (Photo: representational | file)

Aadhaar now compulsory for children in UP government schools

Aadhaar will now be compulsory for students in classes 6, 9 and 11 in government schools in Uttar Pradesh.

22 Apr 2018 1:58 AM

Lord Nazir Ahmed (centre), who was born in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, raised in South Yorkshire and has regularly made common cause with "Kashmiri Pakistanis", is leading the campaign that will involve five billboard vans traversing the streets of London. (Photo: Facebook)

UK lawmaker launches campaign against India, claims minorities not safe

'It will be a peaceful demonstration by small gathering because we cannot have very large numbers outside the High Commission,' Nazir said.

26 Jan 2018 3:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and thank the people of the state. (Photo: @Narendramodi_PM/Twitter)

BJP clean sweeps UP civic polls, wins 14 out of 16 seats

The Congress got its biggest electoral jolt after the BJP won the Amethi Nagar Panchayat by over a 1,000 votes.

01 Dec 2017 9:15 PM

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No room for Mughal emperors in UP textbooks

Deputy CM said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited Bahadur Shah Zafar’s mausoleum in Yangon because he was a ‘good ruler’.

16 Sep 2017 2:38 AM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

After refusing to host iftar, Yogi Adityanath skips Idgah event

Governor Ram Naik and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav also visited the Idgah to wish Muslims on the festival.

27 Jun 2017 1:49 AM

UP's Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma after reaching his office in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma to be BJP leader in Legislative Council

Ahmad Hasan will be SP leader in the council, while Yagya Dutt Sharma will be BJP's deputy leader.

12 May 2017 3:07 PM

Yoga will soon be compulsory in UP schools

Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, said that yoga would soon be made compulsory in all schools from the new academic session.

08 Apr 2017 2:55 AM

A priest paints “swastika” and “OM” signs outside the official bungalow of new UP chief minister Adityanath Yogi in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI)

Yogi Adityanath orders his officials to reveal assets, check crime

The CM said that his government would adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.

21 Mar 2017 1:26 AM

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