SP will play important role in national politics: Akhilesh

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:09

Samajwadi Party would play an important role in national politics in the days to come, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said here on Saturday, as the party`s campaign for Lok Sabha elections gained momentum.

In terms of development, UP better placed than Gujarat: Akhilesh Yadav

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:00

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that in terms of development, his state was in a better position than the Narendra Modi led Gujarat.

SP sets up coordination panel for LS polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 21:43

Samajwadi Party on Thursday constituted a state-level coordination committee to be headed by state party chief Akhilesh Yadav for effective monitoring of affairs related to Lok Sabha elections.

Akhilesh Yadav announces schemes for Madarsas

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 20:44

In an apparent bid to woo Muslims, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday announced hike in honorarium paid to Madarsa teachers and the establishing of awards for them.

UP government woos voters with pension scheme

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 13:57

In a bid to woo electorate ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Uttar Pradesh government today announced to launch "samajwadi pension scheme" which will benefit over 40 lakh families.

Will suspend officials taking long lunch break: Akhilesh Yadav

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 00:51

Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav said his government would "suspend" officials if they were found absent during officer hours or taking long lunch break, and also sought help from the media.

Republic Day celebrated in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 17:20

The 65th Republic Day was Sunday celebrated in Uttar Pradesh`s state capital and all district headquarters with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.

Akhilesh Yadav warns Narendra Modi, says arrogant leaders face defeat

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:13

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav fended off Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi`s criticism, and defended the performance of his government during Muzaffarnagar riots and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan`s performance at Saifai festival.

Akhilesh Yadav inducts five ministers

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 22:44

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday expanded his council of ministers for the fifth time, inducting four cabinet ministers and one minister of state.

Three Muslim ministers elevated to Cabinet rank in UP

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:41

To assuage the sentiments of Muslims in the wake of Muzaffarnagar riots, the Uttar Pradesh government elevated three ministers of state from the community to the Cabinet rank and also inducted a new Muslim face in the ministry.

Mulayam, Akhilesh have no clout to transform UP into Gujarat: Narendra Modi

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:22

Taking on the "father-son" duo, BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, have "destroyed" Uttar Pradesh.