Samajwadi Party
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The Samajwadi Party is a socialist political party in India. It was founded on 4 October 1992 by former Janata Dal politician Mulayam Singh Yadav and is headquartered in New Delhi. It is the third-largest political party in India, and is led by former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.
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'Where is freedom of expression?': Jaya Bachchan backs Kunal Kamra amid row over his 'joke' on Eknath ShindeIn the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, have come forward to defend the comedian's freedom of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Akhilesh Yadav defends Ramjilal Suman's 'Rana Sanga traitor' remarkSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'1,000 Hindus still missing': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav makes big claim, attacks Centre & CM Yogi over Maha Kumbh arrangementsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to find nearly 1,000 missing Hindus. He also..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Fadnavis equally cruel as Aurangzeb,' says Congress leader; BJP calls remark 'insult' to MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapak compared CM Devendra Fadnavis to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, sparking political tension. BJP condemned the remark as an 'insult to Maharashtra.' The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi gets anticipatory bail in Aurangzeb remarks caseA Mumbai court has granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi regarding his controversial remarks about Aurangzeb. Azmi has been directed to cooperate with the investigation on specified..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Congress put site under ASI’: Fadnavis on calls to remove Aurangzeb’s tombMaharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed support for removing Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb but highlighted legal constraints due to its protected status by the Archaeological Survey of India. This..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India's youngest MP and Samajwadi Party leader Pushpendra Saroj praises THIS BJP heavyweight: 'I really look up to him..'26-year-old Saroj heaped praise on Gadkari -- the Union Minister of Minister of Road Transport and Highways -- during an interaction at the India Today Conclave 2025. Terming the minister "very..DNA - Published | |
Aurangzeb remark row: SP MLA Abu Azmi writes to Maharashtra assembly speaker seeking revocation of suspensionMaharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi has requested the revocation of his suspension from the Assembly. He claims his statements on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were misinterpreted and taken out of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Threat to my life and that of my family': Abu Azmi calls Maharashtra assembly suspension arbitrarySamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was suspended for the entire Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Azmi called the decision arbitrary, expressing concerns for his family's safety...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Aurangzeb remark row: BJP, SP face off over Abu Azmi's commentMughal emperor Aurangzeb sparks political clash between BJP and SP after SP leader Abu Azmi praised him. Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath calling for his..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'UP bhej do, hum...': UP CM Yogi Adityanath hits out at Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb remarksSP MLA Abu Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a "cruel administrator" and "built many temples". He added that the battle between the Mughal emperor and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was for..DNA - Published | |
Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from assembly over Aurangzeb remarkMaharashtra MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi was suspended from the assembly for his controversial remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Azmi claimed India flourished under Aurangzeb, prompting..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP: Cut-throat competition in INDIA bloc for minority votesBJP criticizes Congress and other opposition parties over remarks by Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, describing it as an insult to Indian society. BJP spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published | 'What belongs to us must be rightfully restored': Yogi Adityanath's big remark on Sambhal disputeUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious..IndiaTimes - Published |
'I said what historians claim': SP MLA Abu Azmi apologises for Aurangzeb remark but with justificationSamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has apologised for remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating they were based on historical facts. He clarified that his words were misrepresented and not meant to..IndiaTimes - Published | Samajwadi leader Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb 'not a cruel leader'; Eknath Shinde hits back with treason chargeA controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after SP leader Abu Azmi defended Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating he was not cruel and built many temples. Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemned the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Political opportunism in Maha Kumbh': SP's Akhilesh Yadav counters UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'vultures' jibe at oppositionSamajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's comments on the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths. Yadav emphasized the inappropriate nature of..IndiaTimes - Published | SP leader Abdullah Azam Khan walks out of jail after one-and-half yearsSamajwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam Khan was released from Hardoi jail after 17 months of imprisonment. He was granted bail in a 2020 enemy property case and was welcomed by supporters. His release..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak cites Mulayam Singh Yadav's old remark in assembly, triggers uproarThe fifth day of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly budget session saw disruptions as Samajwadi Party MLAs protested against a remark made by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. The session includes..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shami' taunt at Yogi Adityanath: 'Has cricketer's name also been changed?'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for mentioning cricketer Mohammed Shami's alleged holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Yadav's jab was a response to Adityanath's ongoing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'UP CM careless towards education': Akhilesh on Yogi's remark on UrduSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for the state's educational issues, pointing out the closure of 11 lakh primary schools, most in UP. SP leader Mata..IndiaTimes - Published | After 11 years & 129 hearings, SP MLA fined Rs 100 for Modi remarkAfter 129 hearings over 11 years, a special MP-MLA court fined Samajwadi Party MLA Nahid Hasan Rs 100 for making derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi and Mayawati during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Gift sone ki zanjeer': Akhilesh's jibe at PM Modi's US visit amid deportation rowSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi's upcoming US visit following the deportation of over 100 Indian immigrants by the Trump administration. Yadav suggested gifting a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'EC is dead': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur bypollIndiaTimes - Published |
'Samajwadi Party presented funeral shroud for EC in Parliament', claims BJP's Sambit PatraBJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Supari against Sanatan': UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Kharge, Akhilesh of 'taking payoffs' over Maha Kumbh stampede remarksUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of conspiring against Sanatan Dharma amid allegations of underreporting Maha Kumbh stampede..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Engines colliding': Akhilesh Yadav's jibe at Uttar Pradesh government over Maha Kumbh stampedeSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging fudging of casualty numbers. He called for an all-party meeting and demanded that..IndiaTimes - Published | Maha Kumbh stampede: Thousands killed, some thrown into Ganga, claims Samajwadi PartySamajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for administrative negligence in managing the Kumbh Mela, claiming thousands may have died. He cited mismanagement and..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Water most contaminated in Maha Kumbh right now': Jaya Bachchan says 'bodies thrown in river' during stampedeSamajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, alleging contamination of water due to bodies thrown in the river. She..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Hindus have lost lives': Akhilesh Yadav says Maha Kumbh stampede issue more important than BudgetSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticized the handling of the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths, stating it is more pressing than the Union Budget 2025. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Don't waste a single vote': In Akhilesh Yadav's call to elect AAP in Delhi, a subtle message for CongressSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav campaigned for AAP in the upcoming Delhi elections. He urged voters to support Arvind Kejriwal's party to defeat BJP. Akhilesh's support highlights a strategy..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Narrow thinking of BJP': Shehzad Poonawalla slammed over surname abuse at AAP's Rituraj Jha on TVSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla for allegedly abusing AAP MLA Rituraj Jha during a live show. They condemned the remarks as..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP CM Yogi, SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav extend birthday greetings to BSP supremo MayawatiUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and other BJP leaders extended heartfelt greetings to Bahujan Samaj Party..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Goal to defeat BJP': Akhilesh Yadav backs AAP over Congress for Delhi electionsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced support for Aam Aadmi Party over Congress in upcoming Delhi elections, emphasizing that regional parties strong against BJP should be backed. The decision..IndiaTimes - Published |
UP bypoll: BJP fields Chandrabhan Paswan from Milkipur seatThe BJP is fielding Chandrabhan Paswan in the Milkipur byelection scheduled for February 5. This byelection is significant as the seat was vacated by Awadhesh Prasad, who won the Faizabad Lok Sabha..IndiaTimes - Published | 'INDIA bloc is strong but ... ': Congress leader Sachin Pilot amid clash with AAP in Delhi pollsCongress leader Sachin Pilot affirms the strength of the INDIA bloc, despite the Congress and AAP contesting against each other in Delhi elections. He acknowledges the alliance will adopt varied stands..IndiaTimes - Published |
'INDIA alliance is intact': Akhilesh Yadav reassures amid feud speculationsAmid speculation of internal discord within INDIA alliance, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav denies any rift, asserting the alliance's unity. Contrasting opinions emerge from within, with some..IndiaTimes - Published | Milkipur bypolls: SP demands webcasting of all 414 polling boothsSamajwadi Party demanded the Election Commission for webcasting of all polling booths in Milkipur constituency by-elections to ensure free, fair, and transparent voting. This request follows the EC's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Allahabad HC stays arrest of SP MP in Sambhal violence caseThe Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with the violence in Sambhal district. The court refused to quash the FIR and instructed Barq to..IndiaTimes - Published | Sambal violence: SP delegation gives Rs 5 lakh to kin of victims, says 'country is ashamed'Samajwadi Party visited Sambhal district, giving Rs 5 lakh each to families of those killed in the recent mosque survey violence. The delegation questioned the justice system and highlighted injustice..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Must be excavated': Akhilesh Yadav claims 'shivling' under UP CM's houseIn a press conference, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there might be a Shivling at the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's residence, amid ongoing excavation in Sambhal district. This remark came..IndiaTimes - Published | 'People come to Kumbh on their own out of faith': Akhilesh Yadav criticises UP govt for inviting leaders to MahakumbhSamajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh for extending invitations to the top leaders of the country for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Case lodged against unknown person for issuing threats to Sambhal MPA man allegedly entered Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rehman's house in Sambhal and threatened him. A case was filed against an unidentified youth. Police are investigating the incident. Zia ur Rehman,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'No proof': Court acquits SP MLA in 1995 rioting caseSP MLA Rafiq Ansari was acquitted in a 1995 riot and arson case by the MP-MLA court due to lack of evidence. The case involved allegations of rioting and arson during a protest against slaughtered..IndiaTimes - Published |
'They're excavating everywhere': In Sambhal, a mammoth 'facelift'Tensions rise in Sambhal following clashes over claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built over a demolished Hindu temple. The district administration's excavation efforts and anti-encroachment..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime': Akhilesh's jibe at BJP govtSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government, alleging a surge in crime after two bank robberies. One incident involved thieves breaking into lockers at the Indian..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Is there any other word for them?': Akhilesh Yadav defends party MLA's 'BJP a Hindu terrorist organisation' remarkSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended Suresh Yadav's remark calling the BJP a "Hindu terrorist organization." Yadav justified the label, citing the BJP's alleged hate-mongering, fake..IndiaTimes - Published | Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ignoring farmers' issues amid Sambhal excavationSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, claiming that the ruling party has focused on Sambhal because they want to distract the people..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Deserve Oscars for acting': Jaya Bachchan accuses BJP MPs of faking injuries after Parliament scuffleSamajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan accused BJP MPs of feigning injuries during a parliamentary clash, suggesting their dramatic falls deserved acting awards. The confrontation stemmed from INDIA bloc..IndiaTimes - Published | UP assembly adjourned sine die over BR Ambedkar rowUttar Pradesh's winter assembly session was adjourned early Thursday amid protests by Samajwadi Party MLAs. They demonstrated against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B.R. Ambedkar, accusing..IndiaTimes - Published |
