Lalmani Verma

Introduction

Lalmani is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, and is based in New Delhi. He covers politics of the Hindi Heartland, tracking BJP, Samajwadi Party, BSP, RLD and other parties based in UP, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Covered the Lok Sabha elections of 2014, 2019 and 2024; Assembly polls of 2012, 2017 and 2022 in UP along with government affairs in UP and Uttarakhand.

Articles by Lalmani Verma

PM Modi hails Bharat Ratna awardees Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS SwaminathanSubscriber Only

Feb 09, 2024 14:22 IST

Announcing the three awards on X, Modi lauded their many contributions to the country. He mentioned...

Sat, Feb 10, 2024

However, over the years, Modi and Singh have often taken on each other over issues of policy and political ideology, making highly critical remarks about each other.

‘Maun-Mohan’, Night Watchman to ‘shining example’: PM Modi on Manmohan Singh over the yearsSubscriber Only

Feb 09, 2024 14:06 IST

Narendra Modi consistently hit out at Singh in the lead-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, making...

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

SP MP who spoke on Gyanvapi: ‘Current politics against Muslims … Silsila of making claims on religious places should stop’Subscriber Only

Feb 08, 2024 12:38 IST

"Till when shall one community tolerate? ... Opposition fears upsetting other voters by raising...

Fri, Feb 09, 2024

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G stands for govt intrusion, D for democratic betrayal, P for poverty continuing: Congress on GDPSubscriber Only

Feb 08, 2024 04:04 IST

Opposition calls Interim Budget anti-poor intended to 'finish' non-NDA-ruled...

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, india GDP

Above 7% growth rate expected for 4th consecutive year: FM Nirmala SitharamanSubscriber Only

Feb 08, 2024 04:00 IST

Sitharaman was replying to a debate on the Interim Budget for 2024-25. She said the Indian economy...

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

RLD’s silence on meetings with BJP sets off speculation; spooks SPSubscriber Only

Feb 07, 2024 21:14 IST

Seat-allocation issues with SP continue; RLD chief has not been heard from on major recent issues,...

Wed, Feb 07, 2024

Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill targets Muslim identity, deals a blow to country’s diversity: AIMPLBSubscriber Only

Feb 06, 2024 16:25 IST

AIMPLB says if tribals are exempted from UCC, why same yardstick cannot be applied to Muslims;...

Wed, Feb 07, 2024

From being caught in Mulayam-Mayawati tussle to Ayodhya verdict: A former UP DGP looks back on his careerSubscriber Only

Feb 04, 2024 20:21 IST

“I was caught in the crossfire of the insidious kind between two political parties, playing their...

Mon, Feb 05, 2024

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Optics in place, BJP MPs target Opp in last pre-poll speechesSubscriber Only

Feb 03, 2024 05:22 IST

The statement comes in the wake of the Opposition making caste census its key demand, which, many...

Sun, Feb 04, 2024

Budget Session, uproar in both Houses, MP D K Suresh’s comment, Piyush Goyal, Congress MP’s separate nation remark, indian express news

Uproar over Congress MP’s ‘separate nation’ remark, Opp walks out on Jharkhand issueSubscriber Only

Feb 03, 2024 05:12 IST

Kharge said the MP in question has clarified on TV he did not state what is being...

Sat, Feb 03, 2024

All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Gyanvapi Mosque, Gyanvapi mosque case, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Gyanvapi mosque asi report, gyanvapi mosque case, gyanvapi temple news, Indian express news, current affairs

Gyanvapi row: Muslim outfits question hurry shown in initiating puja, to approach PresidentSubscriber Only

Feb 03, 2024 04:30 IST

“The District Judge's decision... is highly questionable, especially when it was the judge’s...

Sat, Feb 03, 2024

Gyanvapi Mosque, Gyanvapi mosque case, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Gyanvapi mosque asi report, gyanvapi mosque case, gyanvapi temple news, Indian express news, current affairs

‘By the time Gyanvapi matter reaches SC… puja would have gone on, influence case. This is all a plan,’ says AIMPLBSubscriber Only

Feb 02, 2024 07:10 IST

“All Opposition parties are opportunist, fear Hindus will get upset if they say anything… You...

Fri, Feb 02, 2024

What is ‘Vyasji ka tehkhana’ inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, where a Varanasi court has allowed pujaSubscriber Only

Jan 31, 2024 19:50 IST

Why is a cellar inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex called 'Vyasji ka tehkhana'? What has the...

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

SP blindsides Congress with second surprise within days, names 16 Lok Sabha candidatesSubscriber Only

Jan 31, 2024 07:17 IST

"You should ask the SP leadership why they have cheated us like this,” says a Congress leader; SP...

Wed, Jan 31, 2024

nitish kumar, akhilesh yadav, bihar news, political pulse, indian express

Nitish exit sets off INDIA worry in UP as SP fears setback to Akhilesh’s non-Yadav OBC outreachSubscriber Only

Jan 30, 2024 10:48 IST

Bihar CM’s move to ally with BJP may hit SP bid to woo Kurmis, which is a part of Akhilesh's...

Wed, Jan 31, 2024

As Congress hopes for more, SP first family fixes its LS seats, Akhilesh set for KannaujSubscriber Only

Jan 29, 2024 12:15 IST

Wife Dimple and uncle Shivpal are likely to contest from the SP bastions of Mainpuri and Azamgarh,...

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, UP Congress seat sharing

INDIA disquiet on UP front: Akhilesh springs a surprise, 11 seats for Cong which wanted moreSubscriber Only

Jan 27, 2024 15:52 IST

The Congress, sources said, was hoping to get 15-16 seats in UP and Yadav’s announcement is seen...

Sun, Jan 28, 2024

Akhilesh on the state of INDIA alliance: ‘Congress’s responsibility to bring together smaller parties’Subscriber Only

Jan 26, 2024 21:53 IST

“Ask yourself honestly what are you doing?” SP national secretary Rajeev Rai asks Congress as...

Sat, Jan 27, 2024

‘No devotee should go hungry’: Godown turns hub of donations

‘No devotee should go hungry’: Ayodhya godown turns hub of all donations as lakhs pour in after Ram Lalla consecrationSubscriber Only

Jan 24, 2024 19:15 IST

Makeshift facility of 1,500 sqmt at Ramsevakpuram acting as pivot point for distribution of...

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Beginning of Ram Rajya, where there is no discrimination, all thanks to PM: Yogi AdityanathSubscriber Only

Jan 22, 2024 18:30 IST

No one would become a hurdle in the parikrama of Ayodhya, there wouldn't be any firing on its...

Tue, Jan 23, 2024

Monday morning in Ayodhya: All roads lead to Ram MandirSubscriber Only

Jan 22, 2024 09:55 IST

As town prepares for consecration ceremony, chorus among residents: ‘PM made it...

Mon, Jan 22, 2024

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Today in Ayodhya

Ram Mandir Ayodhya Inauguration Highlights: Our Ram has arrived after centuries-long wait, says PM Modi

Jan 22, 2024 06:51 IST

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Highlights: The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled during the rituals,...

Tue, Jan 30, 2024

The other two Ram Lalla idols will also get a ‘pride of place’ in templeSubscriber Only

Jan 21, 2024 18:49 IST

Exact location will be decided and divulged at an appropriate time, says VHP leader Vinod...

Mon, Jan 22, 2024

Ram Mandir Inauguration Live Updates: ayodhya ra mandir

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Highlights: Temple town set for consecration ceremony tomorrow; PM Modi to attend rituals

Jan 21, 2024 11:26 IST

Ram Mandir Ayodhya Inauguration Live Updates: The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony is set to commence at...

Sun, Jan 21, 2024

Ram Mandir consecration: 15 couples from across India to be ‘yajmans’ for pran pratishthaSubscriber Only

Jan 21, 2024 04:10 IST

RSS leader Anil Mishra and his wife Usha are ‘pradhan...

Sun, Jan 21, 2024

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