Lucknow
SP fields candidates with criminal cases
The Samajwadi Party, which had lost the 2007 Assembly elections mainly because of its patronage to criminals and anti-social elements, has again given tickets for the upcoming Assembly elections to people facing serious criminal charges.
Maya, elephant statues irk Opposition
The Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh now have a problem with the statues of UP chief minister Mayawati and the elephant (BSP symbol) installed in various parks and memorials in Lucknow and Noida.
UP employees to contest polls
Various organisations of Uttar Pradesh government employees have joined hands to contest the Assembly elections in the state.
The newly-formed Lok Karamchari Morcha (LKM) will field candidates in all the nine constituencies of Lucknow and at least one in other districts of the state. The candidates, however, would contest as Independents.
BJP lags behind in UP elections
Delayed list of candidates, a rudderless campaign, lack of leaders and angry allies — all this and much more plagues the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh on the eve of elections.
Maya removes 2 more mantris on eve of polls
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati has sacked two more ministers from her government. The sacked ministers of state are Yashpal Singh, who held the science and technology portfolio, and Akbar Hussein, in charge of alternative energy. Both have also been denied tickets for the forthcoming Assembly elections.
Rahul questions Maya credentials
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, launched a frontal attack on UP chief minister Mayawati when he questioned her credentials as a dalit leader and also her commitment to fight against corruption.
At Rs 300cr, UP polls costliest ever
The elections in Uttar Pradesh in February next year will cost around Rs 300 crore and will be the most expensive election till date.
Rajya Sabha polls to feel UP battle heat
The UP polls in February are all set to cast a shadow over the Rajya Sabha biennial elections to 10 seats, scheduled to be held in March.
At Rs 300cr, UP polls to be costliest ever
The elections in Uttar Pradesh in February next year will cost around Rs 300 crore and will be the most expensive election till date.
The estimated cost of Rs 300 crore includes the expenses involved
Maya's clean up act: Two more ministers axed
In an attempt to refurbish her government and party's image ahead of the assembly election, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati today sacked two more ministers.
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