Uttar Pradesh Assembly

Why Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav asked his loyalist chief whip to resign suddenly

July 02, 2026 2:54 pm

Kamal Akhtar stepped down on Akhilesh Yadav's orders, but party insiders point to a deep-seated 'turf war' with Moradabad MP Ruchi Veera.

In a first, UP Assembly chooses an ‘Outstanding' MLA. Meet Suresh Khanna

May 16, 2026 8:03 pm

The provision for selecting an “Outstanding MLA” was introduced after amendments were made to Assembly rules in 2023

‘Participate if you have moral courage’: Yogi dares Opposition over women's reservation debate in UP Assembly

May 07, 2026 1:21 pm

To back his argument that the Opposition is "anti-women," Yogi invoked two of the most controversial chapters in India's political history.

‘Officials indifferent’: What lies beneath complaints of both BJP, Opposition MLAs in UP

February 28, 2026 2:08 pm

Ruling ranks worry about coming Assembly polls, fear officials taking cue from top-heavy govt; Opposition claims it may already be late too for BJP govt to correct bureaucracy’s “habit”

‘Take strict disciplinary action’: UP Speaker to Govt after MLAs say officers ignoring their calls

February 19, 2026 5:06 am

On Tuesday, members of the ruling BJP and the Opposition had complained that bureaucrats often didn’t respond to their phone calls.

'Do namune...’: UP CM Yogi Adityanath's veiled jab at Rahul, Akhilesh; SP chief hits back

December 23, 2025 4:51 pm

Informing the House about the action taken in the cough syrup case, CM Yogi Adityanath said no deaths have occured in the state and that the accused would face “bulldozer action” when the time comes.

UP Assembly session kicks off: Five-hour Vande Mataram debate on agenda for Monday

December 19, 2025 12:06 pm

The debate, likely to be held on December 22, comes close on the heels of the government mandating singing Vande Mataram at all schools and colleges

UP govt clarifies no plans to close schools amid concerns over dropouts & mergers

August 13, 2025 3:56 pm

According to Singh, primary schools in the state have 10,493,389 enrolled students, with 417,886 approved teaching positions, of which 338,590 are currently filled.

UP Budget session: Yogi slams Samajwadi Party over Urdu translation again, 'fanaticism won’t be allowed'

February 26, 2025 6:13 am

Drawing a comparison of those visiting Ayodhya with Mecca and Vatican city, the chief minister said that while two crore people visit Vatican City, Prayagraj saw these many pilgrims in just one day

Uproar in UP Assembly as SP MLAs protest: ‘Deputy CM should quit over Neta-ji remarks’

February 25, 2025 5:21 am

The house was adjourned for over an hour as the SP MLAs refused to go to their seats

Congress workers march to UP Vidhan Sabha over MGNREGA, several detained

February 17, 2026 6:32 pm

Congress leaders led by Ajay Rai marched towards the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow over MGNREGA wage issues and other matters before being stopped and detained by police

UP Assembly budget session kicks off on stormy note as SP MLAs stage protest

May 27, 2022 8:05 am