Despite belonging to different parties, they form a ‘cosy club’ of parliamentariansThese leaders are known for their bonding over dinners, lunches during sessions. The hardcore politicians view this group differently. “Thi...
23 Mar, 2020, 08.08 AM IST
It’s advantage Apna Dal amid BJP’s ally woesApna Dal had won both Lok Sabha seats, Mirzapur and Pratapgarh, it contested in 2014 elections and won 9 out of the 11 seats allotted to in...
11 Jul, 2018, 08.35 AM IST
Need to improve "poor condition" of farmers: Yogi AdityanathThe state government will open 20 'Krishi Vigyan Kendras' (agricultural research centres) and train farmers in using newer technologies, Ad...
02 Jul, 2017, 10.02 PM IST
Patel pitched against Patel in UP PollsIf one goes by version of Anupriya Patel the alliance is alive and kicking. Her mother and AD president Krishna Patel insists that all ties...
04 Sep, 2016, 08.00 AM IST
Nitish Kumar a 'vote katwa', will divide votes to benefit SP: Amit ShahCautioning the people of Uttar Pradesh to vote sensibly, BJP national president Amit Shah today called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
03 Jul, 2016, 05.01 AM IST
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Apna Dal ace Anupriya Patel in Amit Shah’s OBC planShah was sending out a powerful message to the rank and file of his party, to get over any resentment against Anupriya Patel and fall in li...
05 May, 2014, 05.19 AM IST
Phulpur heading for engrossing four-cornered contestCongress has surprised all by fielding former Test cricketer Mohd Kaif from the seat, apparently with an eye on the sizeable Muslim elector...
28 Mar, 2014, 12.27 PM IST
Modi banks on Patels of two citiesBJP's sewed up Patel support here, stitching an alliance on Monday with Apna Dal, said to be the party of the two-lakh strong Kurmi voteban...
26 Mar, 2014, 12.09 PM IST
BJP strikes alliance with Apna Dal in Uttar PradeshBJP hopes the alliance will help it make further inroads in OBC community, especially in eastern UP where the Dal has its support base.
24 Mar, 2014, 08.52 PM IST
Sone Lal Patel-led Apna Dal in merger talks with BJPTime was when the BJP used to showcase Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as the NDA’s Kurmi face for electoral campaigns in Uttar Pradesh.
15 Feb, 2014, 11.54 AM IST
- UP Polls: Smaller parties to play big role in upcoming polls
Small parties may get to make a big splash in UP polls, where most projections suggest that no party is likely to secure a clear mandate th...
13 Jan, 2012, 06.44 AM IST
- Second coming for Lohiaite turned Congman Beni Verma
One of the most powerful Backward Caste leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Socialist Beni Prasad Verma has made a dramatic comeback in his new ava...
20 Jan, 2011, 05.39 AM IST
- SP makes it clear: Kalyan Singh is dearer than Cong
The Samajwadi Party has decided to stick with former BJP leader Kalyan Singh even if means a rupture in its ties with the Congress.
14 Feb, 2009, 02.28 AM IST
- SP makes it clear: Kalyan is dearer than Congress
Samajwadi Party, which appears determined to try its hand at effecting a consolidation of Backward Classes in Uttar Pradesh, has decided to...
14 Feb, 2009, 02.06 AM IST
- It’s almost over between Cong, SP
The relationship between the parties appeared to be on the brink of rupture.
11 Feb, 2009, 03.38 AM IST
- BJP nudges closer to poll pact with JD(U), Apna Dal in UP
The BJP on Monday edged close to clinching a seat-sharing deal with the Apna Dal, the JD(U) and a few other smaller outfits for the coming ...
06 Mar, 2007, 04.08 AM IST
- SEZ Act biggest real estate scam in India: JD(U)
"If Sonia Gandhi is so concerned about the plight of our farmers, why doesn't she take concrete steps to stop the exploitation of farmers,"...
25 Sep, 2006, 04.00 PM IST