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Lok Sabha results mark independence from communal politics: Akhilesh Yadav
During the Lok Sabha debate on the President's address, Senior Opposition MPs accused PM Narendra Modi and BJP of polarisation in the general elections, celebrating their enhanced tally as a rejection of BJP's politics and government's "vindictive politics". Akhilesh Yadav declared the elections marked freedom from communal politics and a victory for positive politics. Congress MP KC Venugopal criticized PM Modi for communal speeches and violating constitutional norms.
Reservation Row: JNU and BHU have given jobs to less than 15% of PDA families, says Akhilesh Yadav
SP chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "The BJP is working against the basic value of reservation...Discrimination is happening with the families of PDA (Picchda, Dalit and Alpasankhyak)...There is no representation from the families of PDA in the vice-c...
End of 'negative' politics: Akhilesh Yadav on Lok Sabha poll results
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav declared the end of negative politics, celebrating the triumph of people's issues. He highlighted the Samajwadi Party's rise as the third-largest party and emphasized their commitment to public service in the Lok Sabha. In the recent elections, SP won 37 out of 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh, with Congress winning 6 seats, while BJP secured 33 seats, and their allies RLD and Apna Dal (Sonelal) won two and one seats, respectively.
UP caste politics maths: Samajwadi Party's win had role of MPs from OBC, Dalit and Muslim background
The outcome of the 18th Lok Sabha polls surprised many, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, traditionally a stronghold for the BJP. The Samajwadi Party's resurgence was notable, with Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's campaign narrative of PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, and Alpsankhyak) gaining significant traction. According to reports from ToI, over 86% of the party's elected MPs in Uttar Pradesh hail from OBC, Dalit, and Muslim backgrounds, signaling a shift in political dynamics.
'BJP is Lord Ram's Vyapari' not 'Pujari,'' Congress' Pramod Tiwari takes dig at BJP for losing in Ayodhya
BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Prasad polled 54,567 more votes than the BJP candidate.Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
How Akhilesh's 'PDA' plank turned the tide for Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav plays a key role in almost halving BJP’s seat tally in UP to 37 from 64 in 2019 polls with a smart ticket distribution plan and by raising issues of unemployment, price rise. INDIA bloc also gets backing of Dalits dissuaded by BJP and BSP
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Campaigning ends for 13 Lok Sabha seats in UP
Campaigning for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, including PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi, and a state Assembly by-election ended on Thursday. Voting will take place on June 1, marking the seventh and final phase of elections across India. The prominent candidates include PM Modi, Union ministers Anupriya Patel and Mahendra Nath Pandey, and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan. Key campaign issues centered on allegations of Muslim reservations and the construction of the Ram temple. The BJP emphasized these points, while the Opposition focused on "saving the Constitution." A total of 144 candidates are contesting in this phase.
June 4 will be day of freedom; BJP to get final farewell, INDIA bloc & SP’s PDA will prevail: Akhilesh Yadav
Akhilesh Yadav, the SP chief and leader of the Opposition in the UP Assembly, is actively campaigning for the INDIA Bloc in the current LS elections. During a busy campaign schedule, Akhilesh Yadav discussed his PDA plank, alliance with Congress, and the outlook for Opposition parties with Pervez Iqbal Siddiqui.
SP leaders question party's PDA strategy after RS nominations
Samajwadi Party's Rajya Sabha nominations have sparked controversy among party leaders. Saleem Shervani and Swami Prasad Maurya resigned over lack of representation. MLA Pallavi Patel criticized the lack of diversity. The party's PDA strategy is being questioned.
RS polls: Bachchan and Ranjan are not among PDA, will not cast my vote, Pallavi Patel says
Apna Dal (Kamerawadi) leader and MLA Pallavi Patel announced her decision not to cast her vote in the Rajya Sabha polls against the Samajwadi Party's choice of candidates, Jaya Bachchan and Alok Ranjan. Patel cited dissatisfaction with the candidates not being part of the "picchde, Dalit, and alpsankhyak" (backward, Dalit, and minority) category, referred to by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav as PDA.
End of BJP has come: Akhilesh Yadav renews PDA pitch
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said it has come to the fore in a survey that 90 per cent of the backward people, Dalits and minorities will vote unitedly for the PDA due to which the BJP's equation and previous formulas have failed this time. Yadav also said that the BJP has lagged far behind in the selection of candidates and it was not getting the candidates at all as no one wants to fight to lose.
SP to run fortnight-long campaign to rally Dalit, minority support ahead of LS Polls
SP national spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said the details of the programme will be decided in a meeting of party office bearers. During the fortnight-long campaign, the party will hold in each Lok Sabha constituency a 'PDA Janpanchayat', the date and venue of which is yet to be decided.
Akhilesh Yadav 'unlikely' to join Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra
Akhilesh Yadav, who flagged off "Samvidhan Bachao, Desh Bachao Samajwadi PDA Yatra" from the party office here, said that the yatra will spread the ideologies of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia and Mulayam Singh Yadav down to the villages.
SP's 'PDA' cadre to reach out to weaker communities
"The PDA strategy is being implemented through polling booths. We are also conducting a Samvidhan Bachao and Jan Chaupal program," Mithai Lal Bharti, president of SP's Ambedkar Vahini (Dalit wing) told ET, adding that the primary message of the party is social justice and protection of democracy.
Lok Sabha polls: Samajwadi Party to form booth-level cadre comprising backward caste workers to shore up its prospects
The Samajwadi Party is preparing a PDA cadre, comprising people from the backward, Dalit, and minority communities, at the booth level in Uttar Pradesh. The acronym PDA stands for 'Picchde' (backwards), Dalits, and 'Alpsankhyak' (minorities). The party believes that following the PDA agenda will help counter the BJP.
A slow and quiet, in-your-face revolution is on
Non-English-speaking Indian couples even in small towns have been exchanging the universal tri-syllabic password of love, 'I love you' to confirm and reassure for years now. The term of endearment itself is no longer 'English' as it was when Amitabh and Parveen Babi were explaining a million years ago in the song from Khud-Daar, 'Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain I Love You'.
Is Sophie Turner in a relationship with Peregrine Pearson? The duo engage in PDA amid ongoing divorce drama
Amid the ongoing divorce proceedings with Joe Jonas, "Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner appears to have found new love, publicly confirming her romance with Peregrine "Perry" John Dickinson Pearson.
Leo Woodall and Meghann Fahy, co-stars of White Lotus, finally confirm their romance by PDA
The co-stars of White Lotus Leo Woodall and Meghann Fahy finally confirm they are dating each other. There were many rumors about the couple but they never accepted it. They both were seen together in an umbrella around a corner and sharing a cute kiss.
Prince William-Kate Middleton's sweet PDA steals the spotlight during South Korean President's state visit at Buckingham Palace
The royal couple was observed engaging in a discreet PDA as they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to explore artifacts from the Royal Collection alongside the South Korean President and First Lady Kim Keon-hee at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon. This took place following a ceremonial welcome and a carriage ride provided by the royals earlier in the day.
The whole timeline of Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse's relationship
Here is everything you need to know about Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse's relationship including their first public meeting, first post together, first red carpet appearance, etc.
Madhya Pradesh Polls: Congress is speaking BJP's language, says Akhilesh Yadav on 'casteist, dynastic' slur for his party
It was the Congress which refused to enter into a tie-up with the SP for the November 17 assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, he told reporters at Chandla in Chhattarpur district of the state. Both the parties are members of the opposition's INDIA grouping which is aiming to put up a united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
Samajwadi Party will fight on 65 seats in UP in Lok Sabha polls: SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand
Samajwadi party spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand on Wednesday said the SP has decided to fight on 65 seats in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, adding that the remaining 15 seats will be given to the INDIA bloc.
Tata Power arm to build 43.75 MW solar project for Mukand Ltd
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has sealed a significant deal on Friday to construct a 43.75 MW captive solar project for Mukand Ltd, a prominent firm within the Bajaj Group. This project is set to be situated in Jamkhed, Maharashtra, and is anticipated to generate an impressive 99.82 million units (MUs) of electricity each year.
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.
Delhi Metro viral video: Woman scolds couple engaging in PDA
A video showing a woman confronting a couple engaging in public displays of affection (PDA) inside the Delhi Metro has sparked a debate about the boundaries of expressing affection in public spaces. The woman advised the couple to reserve such behavior for more private settings, while others argue that there should be limits to such displays for the comfort of others.
Tata Power Renewable, Chalet Hotels ink pact to set up 6 MW captive solar plant
"TPREL has inked a PDA with Chalet Hotels Limited for 6 MW AC Group Captive Project. The plant will provide 13.75 Million Units (MU) of clean energy and lead to approx. 9,762 tonnes reduction in carbon emissions," the Tata Power arm said.
US to send Ukraine new security aid worth $200 million: State Department
The United States said on Monday it will send Ukraine new security assistance valued at $200 million. The aid includes air defense munitions, artillery rounds, anti-armor capabilities, and additional mine-clearing equipment, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.
OBC leaders' defection big worry for SP ahead of LS 2024
Prominent OBC leader Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President Om Prakash Rajbhar, former minister Dara Singh Chauhan, former Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) MP Rajpal Saini, former minister Sahab Singh Saini, and former MLA Sushma Patel are some of the prominent leaders who have defected to the BJP. In addition to them, Shalini Yadav, who was the SP's candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, too has joined the BJP.
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