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

In run-up to January 22 consecration, ‘Pradhan Yajman’ at Ram Temple: RSS worker Anil Mishra and wife UshaSubscriber Only

Jan 20, 2024 17:12 IST

One of the trustees of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Anil Mishra is a member of the RSS'...

Sun, Jan 21, 2024

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Away from the temple, a tale of devotion around unused stonesSubscriber Only

Jan 20, 2024 04:05 IST

An estimated 15,000 pilgrims visit spot everyday, says local VHP...

Sat, Jan 20, 2024

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Amid BJP’s Ayodhya push, INDIA camp plays social justice card, from caste pitch to Karpoori celebrationsSubscriber Only

Jan 14, 2024 04:37 IST

The coming weeks ahead of LS polls would see an escalation of 'Kamandal' versus 'Mandal' politics...

Mon, Jan 15, 2024

Ram temple event fervour across the globe: Yatras, rallies, and bhajans from New York to SydneySubscriber Only

Jan 13, 2024 17:00 IST

Programmes are being organised by the VHP, which has volunteers in over 60 countries or diaspora...

Sun, Jan 14, 2024

Mallikarjun Kharge named INDIA bloc chief, Nitish Kumar convenor but he declinesSubscriber Only

Jan 13, 2024 14:11 IST

TMC, SP, Sena (UBT) absent at meeting; Congress invites allies to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay...

Sun, Jan 14, 2024

Karan Singh: After SC verdict, there should be no hesitation in attending Ram Mandir inaugurationSubscriber Only

Jan 12, 2024 20:37 IST

Senior Congress leader’s statement comes even as the party continues to hit out at BJP over what...

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

LS seat-sharing, Samajwadi Party, 2022 Assembly elections, Lok Sabha polls, Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Indian express news, current affairs

Congress, SP work out seat-sharing criteria for UP, identify winnability as key factorSubscriber Only

Jan 11, 2024 07:30 IST

In view of SP's reservation over BSP's inclusion in their alliance, Cong has assured the former...

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati. (File)

Seeking to corner anti-BJP votes, both SP and BSP accuse each other of links with partySubscriber Only

Jan 09, 2024 14:38 IST

In latest exchange, Akhilesh strikes down suggestion of BSP joining INDIA alliance; Mayawati...

Tue, Jan 09, 2024

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Bilkis Bano case: PM, BJP should apologise to nation and daughters of the country, says OppSubscriber Only

Jan 09, 2024 02:19 IST

In Ahmedabad, the Congress claimed the Gujarat BJP government's approach was to save the criminals....

Tue, Jan 09, 2024

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Opposition hails SC order in Bilkis Bano case, victory of justice against arrogant BJP govt, says Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only

Jan 08, 2024 15:36 IST

Congress, CPI(M) and AIMIM leaders welcomed the Supreme Court order quashing the Gujarat...

Mon, Jan 08, 2024

INDIA bloc seat-sharing begins in Bihar, JD(U), RJD want 17 each, suggest 4 for CongressSubscriber Only

Jan 06, 2024 04:15 IST

On the possibility of Nitish getting the national convener position in the INDIA bloc, the leader...

Sun, Jan 07, 2024

LK Advani played a huge role, swayamsevaks contributed… credit for Ram Mandir not one person’s: Vinay KatiyarSubscriber Only

Jan 04, 2024 18:20 IST

Former MP and Bajrang Dal founder says the temple will have no effect in polls: "It is not...

Sat, Jan 06, 2024

Congress renames Rahul yatra 2.0, finalises route: 15 states and 100 LS seats in over 2 monthsSubscriber Only

Jan 04, 2024 17:25 IST

The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will now also cover Arunachal, pass through Modi, Sonia seats, as well...

Fri, Jan 05, 2024

BSP in INDIA, or not? Why SP and Congress are not on same pageSubscriber Only

Jan 02, 2024 16:53 IST

While Mayawati has ruled out a tie-up, Congress wants it to unite Dalit vote, consolidate Muslim...

Wed, Jan 03, 2024

A senior functionary of the Congress said the party was ready to be flexible. The state units, he said, may have their views but in a national alliance, national factors will take precedence over state factors.

Congress starts seat-sharing talks within, allies JD(U), Sena say be large-heartedSubscriber Only

Dec 29, 2023 20:34 IST

The JD(U), in fact, projected Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the “sutradhar” of the...

Sat, Dec 30, 2023

Nitish Kumar News: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar new JD(U) president

Lalan quits, Nitish is chief; JDU calls him ‘PM of INDIA’s ideas’Subscriber Only

Dec 29, 2023 13:00 IST

Nitish Kumar Latest News: Sources in the JD(U) had said that Lalan Singh had been trying hard to...

Sat, Dec 30, 2023

Nitish Kumar, Rajiv Ranjan, Lalan Singh, NDIA bloc, Janata Dal (United), Indian express news, current affairs

Lalan shrugs off resignation talk, all eyes on Nitish todaySubscriber Only

Dec 29, 2023 01:55 IST

While the meeting was underway, there was a buzz among party workers outside that Singh may make...

Fri, Dec 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi Yatra 2.0: From Manipur to Mumbai, Congress leader to cover several vital LS statesSubscriber Only

Dec 27, 2023 13:20 IST

Bharat Nyay Yatra to end days before likely schedule of LS polls; party says meant to drive message...

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

PM’s interaction, Christmas message, home visits: BJP pushes on with Christian outreachSubscriber Only

Dec 27, 2023 11:00 IST

The BJP’s minority wing is preparing to step up activities across India in the run-up to Lok...

Wed, Dec 27, 2023

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As Mayawati keeps Opposition at a distance, push from within BSP to join INDIA allianceSubscriber Only

Dec 26, 2023 06:00 IST

A section of BSP says if the party has to arrest its electoral slide, it has to expand beyond its...

Tue, Dec 26, 2023

Decode Politics: How BJP is working on its ‘weak areas’ in UP ahead of LS pollsSubscriber Only

Dec 23, 2023 15:10 IST

Booth management key to strategy, focus on 130 Assembly seats that party lost in state polls last...

Sun, Dec 24, 2023

Decode Politics: For BJP, the importance of Brij Bhushan Singh and why it feels ‘he cannot be ignored’Subscriber Only

Dec 22, 2023 15:24 IST

BJP and RSS leaders say the MP, viewed as a "dabang neta" on the ground, gets a long rope from the...

Sun, Dec 24, 2023

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Three more MPs suspended as House is adjourned sine die — total now 146Subscriber Only

Dec 22, 2023 02:22 IST

Congress Lok Sabha MPs Deepak Baij, D K Suresh and Nakul Nath were suspended for unruly conduct...

Fri, Dec 22, 2023

INDIA bloc meet: Mamata, Kejriwal back Mallikarjun Kharge as Oppn’s PM face, he says let’s win firstSubscriber Only

Dec 19, 2023 18:36 IST

Sources said that no other party leader expressed an opinion on the proposal. JD(U) leader and...

Wed, Dec 20, 2023

INDIA alliance to meet today after over three months: Seat sharing, redrawing strategy on the tableSubscriber Only

Dec 19, 2023 07:21 IST

Congress insiders say the Opposition bloc will discuss an alternative positive agenda to counter...

Wed, Dec 20, 2023

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