Lalmani Verma

While BJP govt launches a Rs 403-crore B R Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana, SP plans to give tickets to Dalits in 14 general seats besides SC-reserved constituencies

Her taking the lead in SP march in solidarity with protesters was a call taken ahead of the Parliament Session, and reflects the 48-year-old Mainpuri MP’s growing engagement with youth issues.

State BJP leadership has especially been concerned as “youth distress caused by leaks in various exams, mainly recruitment exams” was one of the key reasons flagged for the party's sub-par performance in 2024 LS polls

Yogi Adityanath, Nitin Nabin set to launch the campaign from Seer Govardhanpur in Varansi, the birthplace of Sant Ravidas, on July 29.

The BSP looks to cash in on the discontent in young voters and also expand beyond its traditional voter base of Dalits

With 16 OBC candidates in its first list, Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) is seeking to broaden its social coalition beyond its traditional Dalit base.

The BSP chief removed Akash Anand's father-in-law and another senior leader from the party over allegations of indiscipline.

A common feature between Kishor, Aazad and Jairam Mahato is that they are young founders of their parties, who have created resonance over their pitch for "change and justice” and “new politics”

Months after BJP distanced itself from him, the east UP strongman is set to hold a rally in Gonda on August 7 as a show of strength, gearing up to play a significant role in 2027 UP polls.

Months after BJP distanced itself from him, the east UP strongman is set to hold a rally in Gonda on August 7 as a show of strength, gearing up to play a significant role in 2027 UP polls.