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

Former Union minister Rajiv Pratap Singh Rudy

Constitution Club polls: Rajiv Rudy wins BJP vs BJP battle, Sanjeev Balyan hints at Oppn roleSubscriber Only

Aug 13, 2025 09:51 IST

For the key Secretary (Administration) post, Rudy got 391 votes as against Balyan's 291; Rudy says...

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Chirag Paswan to Prashant Kishor, why small parties hold the key in Bihar pollsSubscriber Only

Aug 12, 2025 10:00 IST

Among such outfits aspiring to play “kingmakers” – led by popular local leaders with...

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav: ‘We want Nitish ji to stay strong but BJP does not want him to .. He should return to Mahagathbandhan’Subscriber Only

Aug 03, 2025 09:00 IST

"Mahagathbandhan could win in Bihar on Rahul Gandhi’s vision, those keen to be CM must understand...

Sun, Aug 03, 2025

AICC OBC dept head: ‘There will be a radical change in Congress tickets for OBCs in Bihar, TN, UP polls’Subscriber Only

Aug 01, 2025 16:13 IST

“Currently, the tallest leader of the social justice movement is Rahul Gandhi. He is popular...

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

Manipur, Nityanand Rai, President's Rule in Manipur, Indian express news, current affairs

MoS says peace returning in Manipur, Opp demands electionsSubscriber Only

Jul 31, 2025 06:31 IST

When the Opposition questioned the move, Rai said, “Peace is being restored there and not a...

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

‘Attack on minorities’: Congress protests, seeks release of nunsSubscriber Only

Jul 31, 2025 06:10 IST

Nuns Preethi Merry and Vandana Francis were arrested at Durg railway station on July 25 following a...

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

‘PM Modi wants credit, not responsibility’: In Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi tears into Centre over Pahalgam attackSubscriber Only

Jul 29, 2025 17:08 IST

Demanding accountability from the NDA government for the Pahalgam terror attack, Congress leader...

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Release innocent Kashmiris arrested post-Pahalgam, National Conference MP appeals to govt during Op Sindoor debateSubscriber Only

Jul 29, 2025 11:07 IST

Ahmad said several people from Rajouri and Poonch, which are part of his constituency, were killed...

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Owaisi: When water, blood can’t flow together, why play cricket against Pakistan?Subscriber Only

Jul 29, 2025 04:20 IST

Owaisi also asked the government to point out who was accountable for the terror attack. “If the...

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

‘Before whom did India surrender?’: Gaurav Gogoi leads Opposition chargeSubscriber Only

Jul 28, 2025 23:32 IST

Opposition leaders question timing of ceasefire, “without taking POK”, demand answers on...

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Dimple Yadav visit to mosque: NDA MPs try to put SP in a spot, rush to her defenceSubscriber Only

Jul 28, 2025 20:09 IST

BJP minority cell chief Jamal Siddiqui among those attacking SP MP Dimple for her uncovered head...

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Muslim clerics, Bhagwat agree on interfaith dialogue at meet

Muslim clerics, Mohan Bhagwat agree on interfaith dialogue at meetSubscriber Only

Jul 25, 2025 04:20 IST

The All India Imam Organisation (AIIO) had organised the meeting titled — ‘Samvaad’ — at...

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

In Bihar poll share, JMM asks RJD to ‘return the favour’, claims 12 seatsSubscriber Only

Jul 24, 2025 12:44 IST

To press its demand, JMM cites 2024 Jharkhand polls, when it gave RJD six seats and a ministerial...

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

BJP slams SP mosque visit, Dimple & Akhilesh hit back: Diversion bidSubscriber Only

Jul 24, 2025 04:45 IST

Akhilesh, Dimple and at least 10 other SP MPs were at the Parliament Street mosque Monday after Lok...

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Samajwadi Party MP: ‘Won’t support motion against Justice Varma only… Would seem like rallying behind BJP’Subscriber Only

Jul 22, 2025 07:44 IST

"You can say the Opposition appears divided (on the issue). I can say the Opposition appears… to...

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 1: Both Houses disrupted as Opposition presses for discussion on Pahalgam, Operation SindoorSubscriber Only

Jul 21, 2025 13:48 IST

The Lok Sabha was adjourned thrice — and finally for the day — as Opposition members continued...

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

Why SP is stepping up to mark Kanwar Yatra: ‘PDA’ banners to Mulayam, Akhilesh photosSubscriber Only

Jul 19, 2025 20:16 IST

SP’s strategy is aimed at countering allegations of “minority appeasement” levelled by BJP,...

Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Political activities in Bihar at a pause as parties devote energies to helping voters with EC driveSubscriber Only

Jul 11, 2025 16:00 IST

RJD had been gearing up to roll out its outreach drive across the state to spread message about...

Fri, Jul 11, 2025

What Akhilesh Yadav’s new base of operations in Azamgarh reveals about SP plansSubscriber Only

Jul 07, 2025 11:53 IST

The Samajwadi Party chief’s new residence-cum-office has been named the “PDA Bhavan”, after...

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

From matrubhoomi to karmabhoomi: Bihar BJP reaches out to migrant voters in statesSubscriber Only

Jul 06, 2025 22:15 IST

In these meetings, Bihar BJP leaders talk about the development carried out by the NDA government...

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

‘Don’t fall into BJP’s trap’: SP starts Pasmanda outreach for 2027 pollsSubscriber Only

Jun 29, 2025 17:41 IST

As BJP increases its programmes for the Pasmanda community, SP steps in, fearing a division in its...

Sun, Jun 29, 2025

Political leader Sanjay Gandhi being taken away by Police at New Courts in Delhi in 1978. Express archive photo

Emergency, 50 years on: The Sanjay gang, and what Shah Commission said about themSubscriber Only

Jun 29, 2025 09:26 IST

It detailed the misuse of power during the Emergency by politicians, bureaucrats and a yoga guru,...

Sun, Jun 29, 2025

Those who were in jail: Political detainees between 1975-77 talk about the EmergencySubscriber Only

Jun 28, 2025 09:54 IST

Fifty years ago, on the night of June 25, 1975, the Indira Gandhi government invoked Article 352 of...

Sat, Jun 28, 2025

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge addresses press conference on 50th anniversary of Emergency

‘Undeclared Emergency now’: Congress hits back, says BJP staging ‘drama’ to hide governance failuresSubscriber Only

Jun 25, 2025 17:25 IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also slammed the Election Commission, saying it was a...

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

To build on gains, SP homes in on 108 ‘weak seats’ for UP polls, dispatches observersSubscriber Only

Jun 23, 2025 09:54 IST

Party has failed to win these constituencies, which are spread across the state, in last three...

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

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