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Behan Ji Ko Aane Do: BSP's launches slogan ahead of UP polls
The party chief is called 'Behan Ji' (elder sister) by fellow party followers and supporters as a sign of respect.
28 Jan 2017 3:29 PM
BJP sends notice to Maya over Mukhtar Ansari's entry into BSP
Ansari, who is currently lodged in Lucknow jail, was the prime accused in the Krishnanand Rai murder case.
28 Jan 2017 10:11 AM
On camera, candidate from Agra admits entering politics ‘only for money’
‘My only reason for entering politics is money, I'll fool people,’ the candidate said.
28 Jan 2017 9:30 AM
Rahul, Akhilesh to address UP rally together for the first time on Sunday
This is for the first time that Congress and Samajwadi Party are having an alliance to win over 300 of the 403 Assembly seats.
27 Jan 2017 8:18 PM
‘Present budget after Assembly polls,’ UP CM writes to Modi
The Election Commission has forbidden the Centre to announce steps for the poll bound states.
27 Jan 2017 10:53 AM
UP polls: Cong questions Maya’s ‘clean image’ after Ansari’s entry
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari formally joined BSP to contest polls.
27 Jan 2017 9:48 AM
UP polls: Unhappy with ticket distribution BJP leaders protest in Lucknow
They alleged that outsiders were given a preference and not the local party workers.
26 Jan 2017 6:39 PM
UP polls: Jailed Mukhtar Ansari re-joins BSP, to contest from Mau
This was confirmed by Mayawati, who said Mukhtar is being taken back in the party as the allegations against him have not been proved yet.
26 Jan 2017 6:28 PM
JD(U) decides not to contest UP polls in order 'to strengthen secular forces'
The party, however, expressed disappointment that a comprehensive alliance on the lines of grand-alliance in Bihar could not be formed.
25 Jan 2017 4:26 PM
Oldest candidate? 95-year-old woman files nomination from Agra
Jal Devi filed her papers from Khairagarh assembly seat, while her son Ram Nath Sikarwar also filed as an independent.
25 Jan 2017 2:57 PM
After SP snub, Mukhtar Ansari set to join BSP to fight UP polls from jail
BSP chief Mayawati is expected to make an official announcement on Ansari’s entry into her party.
25 Jan 2017 11:02 AM
Denied SP ticket, Mukhtar Ansari may fight UP polls from jail independently
While Ansari is lodged in a Lucknow jail, his son has been campaigning door-to-door for him.
24 Jan 2017 8:26 AM
BJP faces secular challenge in UP
The fate of BJP depends more on how other parties go into these elections rather than its own strength.
24 Jan 2017 4:52 AM
Cong cites Priyanka’s role in SP tie-up but stays mum on future part
Priyanka Gandhi had until now limited herself to Amethi and Rae Bareli Parliamentary seats.
23 Jan 2017 8:37 PM
UP polls: CM Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Mubarakpur
The fresh list comes a day after the Samajwadi Party finally sealed deal with the Congress for the high-voltage electoral battle.
23 Jan 2017 7:21 PM
Mulayam's daughter-in-law Aparna to contest UP polls on SP ticket
Last week, Capping days of feverish parleys, Congress and Samajwadi Party forged an alliance to contest the UP Assembly polls together.
23 Jan 2017 6:38 PM
UP Assembly election: Akhilesh Yadav showers sops
Benefits include pressure cookers, 50 per cent cut in bus fares for women and smart phones.
23 Jan 2017 5:03 AM
Rajnath Singh's son, Bahuguna Joshi named in BJP’s second UP poll list
The party earlier released 149 names, and with this list, total seats from where candidates have been announced are 304.
23 Jan 2017 1:52 AM
UP polls: Congress seals alliance with SP, will contest from 105 seats
SP will contest 298 seats, leave 105 for Congress.
23 Jan 2017 1:16 AM
UP polls: BJP fields Rajnath Singh's son Pankaj from Noida
The BJP released its first list of 149 candidates on Monday which also included the Muzaffarnagar riots accused Sangeet Som and Suresh Rana.
22 Jan 2017 8:42 PM
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