APNA DAL PRESIDENT
Union Minister writes to UP CM over rejection of OBC, SC/ST candidates for govt posts
Anupriya Patel urged the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to address the rejection of OBC and SC/ST candidates for government posts, emphasizing the importance of fair recruitment processes and filling reserved positions with deserving candidates from marginalized communities.
HDK, Chirag, Manjhi, Shinde, Ajit & Jayant could have one ministry each
Top BJP leaders, including Nadda and Shah, met with NDA partners to discuss cabinet formation. The meeting involved leaders from JD(U), TDP, and Shiv Sena. Potential ministers from various parties were considered, with JD(S), LJP, HAM, Shiv Sena, NCP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) likely to have representation. Bihar's cabinet allocation was also addressed, with a formula reportedly agreed upon.
BJP's caste strategy put back on table in Uttar Pradesh
Following a loss in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is reviewing its caste strategy in the state by promoting leaders from non-Yadav backward castes, EBCs, and SCs. Prominent figures like Keshav Prasad Maurya, Swatantra Dev Singh, and Bhupendra Chaudhary have been key in securing votes from specific caste groups. Despite these efforts, some leaders like Sanjeev Balyan faced defeats, while alliances with parties like RLD showed mixed results in the recent polls.
UP to face assembly bypolls for 8 seats as MLAs win Lok Sabha polls
Nine legislators from UP, including eight MLAs, won in the Lok Sabha elections. The Samajwadi Party secured 37 out of 80 seats in UP, with the BJP winning 33 seats. Congress and allies also claimed seats in the politically crucial state.
Lok Sabha poll results: All eyes on UP's high-profile seats
Uttar Pradesh is set for vote counting on June 4, with high-profile candidates like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani, and opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the race. The ruling BJP, along with allies Apna Dal, NISHAD party, Rashtriya Lok Dal, and the Om Prakash Rajbhar-led SBSP, contested the polls. Opposition INDIA bloc partners Samajwadi Party and the Congress fought together, with the Congress looking to regain lost ground in the state.
Lok Sabha Elections: Is the kaleen rolling out for Apna Dal's Anupriya didi in Mirzapur season 3?
Mirzapur, a district thrust into the limelight by a popular OTT series, faces a real-life political drama as Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal (Sonelal) seeks an unprecedented third term as Member of Parliament. Standing against her is Ramesh Chand Bind, a seasoned politician who switched allegiance from the BJP to the Samajwadi Party. This contest unfolds against a backdrop of significant local issues, including the struggles of the carpet industry, a severe water crisis, and complex caste dynamics. As Mirzapur's residents navigate these challenges, the election promises to be a defining moment for the district.
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Lok Sabha election: BJP, SP battle in Faizabad/Ayodhya, the birthplace of Ram Lalla
The Faizabad/Ayodhya Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, historically significant due to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the tearing down of the Babri mosque, is in the spotlight as it gears up for polling in the fifth phase on May 20. Sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh faces competition from Awadhesh Prasad of the Samajwadi Party.
"Sinhasan khali karo...": Priyanka Gandhi exudes confidence after massive crowd at INDIA rally in Prayagraj
Priyanka Gandhi expressed confidence in INDIA bloc winning Lok Sabha elections after a massive rally in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh with Congress and Samajwadi Party supporters. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav faced a stampede-like situation at a public meeting in Phulpur constituency.
PM Modi holds roadshow in Varanasi, to file nomination on Tuesday
People lined the barricaded roads, some of them holding saffron flags, balloons and small "trishuls". Small stages were set up along the route where cultural performances were held. Cutouts of famous people from Kashi were installed in many places.
PM Modi's Varanasi nomination's 4 proposers: An astrologer, an RSS volunteer, representatives from OBC, and Dalit community
PM Modi today submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, accompanied by a multitude of political figures. The diverse support for Modi is evident through his four proposers, representing different societal segments. Notable attendees at the event include Chief Ministers from various states and leaders from NDA alliance partners, underlining the significance of Modi's candidature.
The reason why PM Modi is filing his nomination from Varanasi today at sharp 11.40 am
PM Modi to file Varanasi nomination with NDA leaders' presence. Scheduled during 'Abhijit Mahurat', 'Anand Yog'. Expected attendees include Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Chirag Paswan, Nitish Kumar, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and more CMs.
LS polls: In SP bastion Mainpuri, it's 'Modi ki guarantee' vs Mulayam's legacy
In Mainpuri, BJP aims to conquer SP citadel with 'Modi ki guarantee'. Dimple Yadav seeks to retain seat, criticizing BJP's 'pressure politics'. Daughter Aditi campaigns while Jaiveer Singh garners support from Amit Shah.
3.5 kg gold, 85 kg silver, and a rifle: Maneka Gandhi declares assets worth Rs 97.17 crore
Maneka Gandhi Assets: Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, an eight-time MP, has seen her assets grow by 43% over the last five years, as per the affidavit filed by her while filing nomination for the Sultanpur seat on a BJP ticket. Her total assets now amount to Rs 97.17 crore.
Maneka Gandhi files nomination from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat
BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi filed her nomination papers from the Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat here on Wednesday. Gandhi took out a roadshow to reach the collectorate and filed her papers in front of District Election Officer Krittika Jyotsna.
Asaduddin Owaisi's party AIMIM ties up with Pallavi Patel's Apna Dal (K) in UP for Lok Sabha polls
In Lucknow, AIMIM and Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) formed an alliance named PDM for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. The alliance includes other parties like Pragatisheel Manav Samaj Party and Rashtriya Uday Party. The rift between Samajwadi Party and Apna Dal (K) led to the end of their alliance. Uttar Pradesh will vote in seven phases starting from April 19, with results to be announced on June 4.
Apna Dal (S) may raise caste census pitch at Ayodhya rally
Apna Dal (Sonelal), a key ally of the ruling BJP, will intensify its demand for a caste-based census at its foundation program in Ayodhya next month. The party has been advocating for a caste-based census since its inception, in line with its founder Sonelal Patel's desire for resource allocation based on population percentage. Party president Anupriya Patel, who herself belongs to the OBC community, will also call for an increase in the income cap for the OBC creamy layer. Apna Dal (Sonelal) aims to address these issues at its upcoming rally on November 4.
Bihar caste census: SP, BSP, Congress, Apna Dal press for similar exercise in UP
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, BJP ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) and the Congress have also pressed for a similar head count to figure out the numbers of different castes in Uttar Pradesh and elsewhere.
'Sabka saath sabka vikaas' a sham, only caste survey can bridge the divide, says Akhilesh Yadav
The Apna Dal was founded by Sonelal Patel in 1995. Born on July 2, 1950 in Bagulihai village in Kannauj district, Sonelal Patel was a close companion of Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. He died in a road accident in 2009. In October 2014, fissures within the Apna Dal became public for the first time as its then-national general secretary Anupriya Patel was removed from her post.
With Amit Shah visit, BJP focuses on UP Kurmi votes
Union home minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest of the birth anniversary celebration of Apna Dal founder Sonelal Patel in Lucknow. Shah has been invited by Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel. Patel is part of the NDA and a union minister of state in the central government.
BJP declares names of 6 more candidates for UP Legislative Council polls
According to the official website of the UP Vidhan Sabha, the BJP has 35 MLCs, SP 17 and the BSP four at present in the 100-member UP legislative council. The Congress, Apna Dal (Sonelal) and Nishad party have one member each.
UP polls: Akhilesh's allies fail to match performance by BJP's partners
The SP went into the election with with Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP), Apna Dal (K) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
UP Assembly polls: Allies role crucial in poll battle in Varanasi
The might of Apna Dal (Sonelal) led by union minister Anupriya Patel and Nishad parties would be on test in Varanasi in particular to see that the BJP retains power in all the assembly segments here like the last time.
Phase 7 elections to test popularity of Anupriya Patel
Anupriya Patel represents Mirzapur in the Lok Sabha. While the Apna Dal leader is considered as the tallest leader of the Patel community in the region, her mother and sister have sided with the SP.
Muslims not untouchable, dissociate myself from Hindutva related issues: Apna Dal (S) chief Anupriya Patel
Stressing that the Apna Dal (S) stands for social justice, Union minister Anupriya Patel on Monday dissociated her party from "Hindutva and all those issues" and said it is ideologically different from the BJP. Muslim candidates are not untouchable for her party, the Apna Dal (S) chief told PTI three days ahead of the first round of the seven-phase Uttar Pradesh elections beginning on February 10.
Import-export keeps happening: Anupriya Patel on exit of OBC leaders from BJP
Ahead of the elections, which will begin next month, OBC leaders Swami Prasad Maurya, Dara Singh Chauhan and Dharam Singh Saini quit the Yogi Adityanath cabinet and the BJP to join the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) along with some MLAs.
UP Assembly Polls: BJP to jointly contest 403 seats with Apna Dal, Nishad Party next month
Earlier last week, BJP had released its first list of 107 candidates for the first and second phase of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly Polls that are scheduled to be held on February 10 and 14. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will contest from the Gorakhpur Assembly constituency. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya will contest from Sirathu in the Prayagraj district.
Deal on seats with Apna Dal and Nishad Party done, BJP to release its list of candidates for UP polls today
Yogi Adityanath, Keshav Maurya and Dinesh Sharma will be contesting election. Yogi is likely to contest election from Ayodhya while Maurya is likely to contest from Sirathu in Kaushambi. Sharma will contest from one of the seats in Lucknow.
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