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samajwadi party

Samajwadi Party (SP) is a political party in India and is primarily based in Uttar Pradesh. It describes itself as a democratic socialist party. It is one of several parties that emerged when the Janata Dal (People's League) fragmented into several regional parties. SP came into existence on October 4, 1992 in Lucknow under the leadership of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Delhi MCD elections

Currently, the Samajwadi Party is led by former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav after he was chosen as the Party chief in the National Convention held on 1 January 2017.

The SP-Congress alliance was defeated by BJP in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, 2017. The polls in UP were held from February 11 to March 8, 2017 in 7 phases and the results were announced on March 11.

In the 2012 Assembly elections, Samajwadi Party had scored 29% votes in seats contested winning 224 out of the 401 seats it contested.

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‘BJP not interested in public welfare’

Nov 04, 2024, 23:12 (IST)

Fresh entrant adds spice to poll contest in ‘shortchanged’ segment

Nov 08, 2024, 00:42 (IST)

SP, Cong to release joint campaign schedule after Chhath

TNN / Nov 07, 2024, 01:12 (IST)

HC to hear ex-MLA’s bail plea today

TNN / Nov 06, 2024, 23:15 (IST)

Akhilesh questions new rulesfor DGP’s appointment in UP

TNN / Nov 06, 2024, 00:57 (IST)

Samajwadi MP Ram Gopal Yadav backtracks after abusing CJI over 'Ram Mandir verdict' remark

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 21, 2024, 15:51 (IST)

'Talenge toh or bhi bura harenge': Akhilesh takes jibe at Yogi Adityanath over rescheduling of UP byelections

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 05, 2024, 11:34 (IST)

samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to introduce a new manual for appointing the director general of police (DGP), which mandates a minimum two-year tenure. Yadav suggested the move might be an attempt to consolidate power and questioned whether the chief minister himself would remain in office for the stipulated period.

BJP was never so weak, says Akhilesh on rescheduling of bypolls

TNN / Nov 05, 2024, 01:07 (IST)

SP ex-corporator Ramu Pahalwan attacked

TNN / Nov 05, 2024, 00:15 (IST)

AAP backs SP in UP assembly by-elections

Nov 05, 2024, 00:12 (IST)

‘SP will register victory in bypolls’

Nov 04, 2024, 23:10 (IST)

'BJP was never so weak': Akhilesh Yadav on rescheduling of assembly bypolls in UP

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 04, 2024, 17:54 (IST)

The Election Commission of India has delayed bypolls for nine Uttar Pradesh assembly seats from November 13th to November 20th, citing festival considerations. This decision has drawn criticism from samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who accused the ruling BJP of attempting to influence the election results by capitalizing on the revised date and potentially disenfranchising migrant workers returning for Diwali.

‘My party believes in Padhenge to Badhenge’

Nov 03, 2024, 23:36 (IST)

Shivpal inaugurates SP candidate’s office

Nov 03, 2024, 23:36 (IST)

Shivpal inaugurates SP candidate’s office

Nov 03, 2024, 23:36 (IST)

SP wants common minorities prog in MVA manifesto

Nov 03, 2024, 23:27 (IST)

Phulpur byelection: BJP, SP and BSP vie for victory

Nov 03, 2024, 23:21 (IST)

People do not want SP rule: Dy CM Maurya

Nov 03, 2024, 23:18 (IST)

Journalists facing atrocities under BJP regime: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

PTI / Nov 03, 2024, 17:40 (IST)

samajwadi party president Akhilesh Yadav accused BJP of persecuting journalists, highlighting incidents of violence and coercion. He shared a video showing a man being beaten, alleging the BJP is demoralizing media. An FIR has been registered, with one arrest so far.

Ex-soldier arrested over scuffle in UP, claims assault by cops; Akhilesh Yadav seeks action from CM Yogi Adityanath

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 03, 2024, 11:16 (IST)

A Diwali dispute in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into violence involving two groups and led to the police arresting multiple individuals, including a retired Army man. Allegations of police misconduct are being investigated, as political leaders demand justice for the mistreatment of the retired soldier.