March 12, 2017 03:39 IST
This is its lowest tally since 1991, when the party won 12 seats. The SP won 47, its lowest tally since the party’s inception in 1992.
Sun, Mar 12, 2017March 11, 2017 05:12 IST
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav too had made only passing remarks against Mayawati in his speeches — he mostly referred to her as ‘bua’ and spoke about her ‘pathharwali sarkar’.
Sat, Mar 11, 2017March 11, 2017 05:10 IST
BJP has also selected 69 candidates from landed backward castes, with 27 Kurmis, 20 Lodhs, 15 Jats and seven Gurjars becoming party nominees.
Sat, Mar 11, 2017March 08, 2017 04:12 IST
Residents from villages in Shaganj chosen by NDA, SP and BSP governments complain about how little has changed
Wed, Mar 08, 2017March 07, 2017 02:05 IST
BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the surgical strikes through the campaign and the party described it as the new bold approach of the army.
Tue, Mar 07, 2017March 06, 2017 02:07 IST
Although the murder is no longer the theme, Sibgatullah, the eldest Ansari brother, is being seen as vulnerable.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017March 05, 2017 04:48 IST
The Nishad caste - also known as Kevat, Mallah and Bind - is one of the largest OBC groups in the state.
Sun, Mar 05, 2017March 03, 2017 02:23 IST
Mulayam Singh's absence is being used by Akhilesh’s detractors to claim that he does not support the new Samajwadi Party led by the CM.
Fri, Mar 03, 2017March 02, 2017 01:51 IST
For newcomer Abbas Ansari and uncles, challenge is not just winning Ghosi but swinging Muslim support for BSP in areas of family influence.
Fri, Mar 03, 2017February 27, 2017 02:36 IST
Addressing about six public meetings a day, Ansari is visiting most of the assembly segments in eastern UP and Terai.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017February 27, 2017 02:22 IST
The SP-Congress alliance is also facing the challenge of proving that it remains the primary anti-BJP force after two parties joined hands.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017February 26, 2017 05:46 IST
The constituency borders Nepal and is part of the Terai region, which remains susceptible to religious polarisation.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017February 26, 2017 03:40 IST
While the SP has been represented by a number of musclemen in the region in the past, the BSP has also tried to combine its Dalit support base with the power of muscle and money in the region.
Sun, Feb 26, 2017February 25, 2017 05:48 IST
This is the first time that Modi has spoken out about the probable cause of the derailment, endorsing the Bihar police’s claim that it was an act of sabotage.
Sun, Feb 26, 2017February 24, 2017 03:51 IST
Mayawati on Thursday, also targeted PM Narendra Modi for his remarks that if the government is constructing graveyards, it should also facilitate crematoriums in villages.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017February 24, 2017 03:27 IST
A BSP leader from the region said non-BJP parties earlier avoided fielding Muslim candidates in the region for fear that it would cause religious polarisation.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017February 23, 2017 03:26 IST
In Bundelkhand, the SP-Congress face the task of combining their strengths in the absence of a substantial Muslim population.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017February 22, 2017 03:46 IST
The objective, sources in her party said, is to counter the rhetoric of the PM and to showcase that she is also an influential public figure who strikes a chord with her audience.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 22, 2017 03:23 IST
Facing competition for core caste as well as non-traditional votes, BSP banks on goodwill for candidates
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 22, 2017 00:12 IST
Register FIR against MLA, the SC said, and PM Modi was quick to use the order as a stick to beat Akhilesh with.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 21, 2017 03:40 IST
In number of seats, voters think of BJP; SP leaders admit they were better off without Cong
Tue, Feb 21, 2017February 20, 2017 05:16 IST
Is development is all that it takes?
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 20, 2017 01:43 IST
In Old City, voters acknowledge his work but also weigh options; in Cantt, they put their issues first.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 19, 2017 02:40 IST
The PM’s remark about being the “adopted son of UP” was seen as a counter to SP-Congress alliance’s campaign calling him an “outsider” but Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi “apne ladke”.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017February 18, 2017 02:26 IST
The BSP is also facing a strong challenge to woo non-Jatav Dalits to improve its performance in the region, where Jatavs — the party’s loyal supporters — are outnumbered by the Pasis.
Sat, Feb 18, 2017