A stampede-like situation occurred during a Samajwadi Party (SP) election rally in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, leading to a clash between supporters and the Uttar Pradesh Police. According to reports, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav were on stage when the incident occurred. Visuals show people climbing the bamboo structure erected for the rally, and SP party workers forcibly removing loudspeakers. The police responded by lathi-charging the crowd, resulting in broken chairs and torn streamers littering the ground. This incident comes just days after a similar situation unfolded during a rally addressed by Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in Prayagraj.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) of plotting to demolish the Ram temple in Ayodhya if they are elected to power. Addressing a rally in Barabanki, Modi said that the opposition parties have disrespected the deity Ram Lalla for decades and have tried to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision on the temple’s construction. He further alleged that SP and Congress plan to send Ram Lalla back to a tent and bulldoze the temple.
Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat, a BJP stronghold for over three decades, is witnessing a fierce electoral battle in 2024. Incumbent MP Ravi Kishan faces Samajwadi Party’s Kajal Nishad, who aims to capitalize on the discontent among voters fueled by inflation, unemployment, and fatigue with the Modi government. Caste dynamics, once a key factor, seem less influential this election due to disappointment with BSP’s Mayawati. Nishaad community, traditionally a BJP vote bank, is showing signs of shifting allegiance due to perceived neglect and economic challenges. Amidst the star appeal, stark differences in campaign styles and voter sentiment make this contest a tight race.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who is leading the BJP’s election campaign in the state for the first time since becoming CM, has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Samajwadi Party. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Yadav questioned Gandhi’s decision not to contest from Amethi in the upcoming elections, calling it a sign of ‘cowardice.’ He also criticized the Samajwadi Party, which has been associated with the Yadav community in Uttar Pradesh, for promoting dynastic politics and neglecting the interests of the community.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has raised concerns about the potential revival of naxalism and terrorism in India if the ‘India bloc’ comes to power at the center. He also accused the Congress of spreading rumors about constitutional amendments to scare people and trampling on freedom of expression. Additionally, Adityanath targeted the Samajwadi Party for dynastic politics and the opposition for disrespecting Lord Ram’s followers.
The third phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, comprising 10 seats, witnessed an intense electoral showdown between the BJP, Samajwadi Party (SP), and other key parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led the BJP’s campaign, targeting the Congress and SP’s alleged dynasty and appeasement politics. The SP, with a significant stake in this phase, pushed its caste census pitch while accusing the BJP of seeking to end reservation. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) aimed to play a spoiler role in several constituencies. Several key contests include Sambhal, where the SP’s Zia Ur Rahman Barq faces the BJP’s Parmeshwar Lal Saini, and Hathras, a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency, where the SP’s Jasveer Valmiki takes on the BJP’s Anoop Pradhan.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing it of promoting dynasty politics. Addressing a rally in Mainpuri, he questioned whether the SP could not find any ‘Yadav’ candidate from outside Akhilesh Yadav’s family. Shah also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, highlighting the BJP’s focus on economic and social development in Uttar Pradesh. He extolled the improved law-and-order situation under BJP rule, with goons and mafias fleeing the state. Shah called on voters to reject caste-based divisions and vote for the BJP to ensure the country’s unity and progress.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav submitted his nomination to contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Kannauj constituency. This news emphasizes Yadav’s political aspirations and the significance of the upcoming elections. To stay updated on the latest developments, readers are encouraged to explore the Livemint website.
Pravin Amre, the assistant coach of the Delhi Capitals (DC) team, expressed the team’s initial goal of scoring around 180 runs in a recent match. However, captain Rishabh Pant’s confidence led the team to surpass the 200-run mark. In political news, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has declared his candidacy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, joining Rahul Gandhi as the second prominent leader from the India Alliance to do so. Yadav will contest from the Connaughts constituency, a Samajwadi Party stronghold that he has previously represented. Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have accused the Congress party of attempting to introduce reservations for Muslims through backdoor means. The Congress has denied these accusations, calling them a ploy to raise old issues.
For the first time in Indian electoral history, five members from the Samajwadi Party’s (SP) Yadav clan will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, his wife Dimple Yadav, cousins Dharmendra Yadav, Aditya Yadav, and Akshay Yadav represent the Yadav legacy in this high-stakes political contest.
Dimple Yadav, the wife of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, is the frontrunner in the Mainpuri constituency. With a dominant Yadav and Shakya population, Mainpuri has been a political stronghold for the Yadav family since the 1990s.
Dharmendra Yadav, initially chosen for the Badaun constituency, has shifted his focus to Azamgarh, where SP chief Akhilesh Yadav won in the 2019 elections. This Yadav-Muslim dominated constituency will witness a rematch between Dharmendra and BJP candidate Dinesh Lal Yadav “Nirahua.”
Aditya Yadav, the son of Shivpal Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav’s brother, debuts in the electoral arena from Badaun. The constituency’s significant Yadav and Muslim population favors Aditya’s chances of success.
Akshay Yadav, the son of Mulayam’s cousin Ram Gopal Yadav, faces a third consecutive battle in Firozabad. Akshay won in 2014 but lost in 2019 to BJP’s Chandra Sen Jadon. The seat has both Yadav and Thakur voters, adding to the contest’s complexity.
The Yadav family’s collective presence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections signifies the continuation of its political legacy and the importance of family ties in Indian politics.