CHANDRA SHEKHAR AAZAD
Mayawati demands return to ballot papers, says EVMs undermine trust in elections
Mayawati has urged the immediate cessation of electronic voting machines in elections and the reinstatement of ballot papers. She expressed concerns that doubts surrounding EVMs diminish public trust in the electoral process. According to her, the Constitution assigns the responsibility of conducting elections to the Election Commission. Furthermore, she highlighted the importance of ensuring that every individual's vote is accurately counted.
CJP protest at Delhi police station: What is the row over Swatantra Bhardwaj?
Supporters marched demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for an alleged assault. The incident involved Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest. A resurfaced video of Bhardwaj's claims intensified the controversy and political debate. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have questioned the alleged lack of police action.
CJP to continue protest today; Abhijeet Dipke says govt willing to 'spill' students' blood to 'protect' Pradhan
CJP protest in Delhi: Protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding the Education Minister's resignation. They alleged police brutality during a recent march, with injuries reported. Delhi Police filed FIR regarding violence and vandalism during the protest march. Authorities have heightened security across the national capital due to ongoing demonstrations. Protesters vow to continue their fight until their demands are met.
MP Chandrashekhar Azad demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, stages overnight protest in Parliament regarding NEET paper leak
Chandra Shekhar Azad staged an overnight protest on Parliament premises demanding the Education Minister's resignation. He criticized police action against youth protesters and urged dialogue with the government. A delegation met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, pressing demands for compensation and activist release. The protest march towards Parliament turned violent, with injuries reported on both sides. Sonam Wangchuk continues treatment in hospital while declining intravenous fluids.
Hanuman Beniwal, Chandra Shekhar Aazad extend support to opposition nominee Reddy in VP polls
Hanuman Beniwal and Chandra Shekhar Azad have pledged their support to opposition's vice presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy. The Congress has criticized the BJP as BRS and BJD decided to abstain from the vice presidential polls. The stage is set for a contest between C P Radhakrishnan and Reddy, with the NDA holding a clear advantage in the election.
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Mayawati demands probe into death of Mukhtar Ansari
The 63-year-old Ansari was brought to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail in "an unconscious state" on Thursday evening and died at the hospital following a cardiac arrest, according to its principal Suneel Kaushal.
Attack on Bhim Army chief: Arrested accused tell police they were 'hurt' by his remarks
The four individuals arrested for the attack on Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad claimed that they were "hurt" by his recent remarks, according to a senior police officer. Aazad was injured when assailants fired at his car in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh. The police recovered two pistols and ammunition from the arrested individuals.
Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad appeals for peace after being shot at
Aazad's convoy was attacked by armed men in the Saharanpur district on Wednesday. The Police said a few car-borne armed men opened fire on the Bhim Army chief's convoy. He was taken to the hospital. "The bullet grazed his stomach. His condition is stable, he is out of danger. Police will investigate the matter and will take all the necessary action," SSP Saharanpur Dr Vipin Tada said.
Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad shot at in UP's Deoband
Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was shot at by unidentified assailants in Deoband on Wednesday, police said. He had gone to attend a 'terhavi' ritual at a supporter's home. The attack occurred when Azad left the spot in his SUV.
Stakes high for BJP and SP-RLD in Khatauli bypoll
With the BSP abstaining from the bypoll, the SP-RLD alliance made an understanding with Dalit politician Chandra Shekhar Aazad, who heads Azad Samaj Party. Azad has extended his support for the alliance candidate and is actively campaigning for him.
Bhim Army chief detained at Jodhpur airport, again
Indra Meghwal, a student of a private school in Surana village of Rajasthan's Jalore district, was beaten up by his teacher on July 20 for allegedly touching a drinking water pot.
Will beat Yogi to repeat 1971 history when CM lost from Gorakhpur: Chandra Shekhar Aazad
Undaunted by the prospect of taking on Yogi Adiyanath in his stronghold, Azad Samaj Party president Chandra Shekhar Aazad says the people of Gorakhpur will repeat the history of 1971 when a chief minister of Uttar Pradesh lost elections from the assembly constituency.
Free education, farm loan waiver, anti-mob lynching law: ASP(K) in manifesto
The manifesto was shared on social media by party president Chandra Shekhar Aazad, who will be fighting his debut assembly poll from the Gorakhpur (Urban) seat against UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Uttar Pradesh former minister Uma Kiran expelled from Samajwadi Party for 6 years
Uma Kiran was allegedly demanding party ticket from Purkazi seat and was miffed at not being given it.
UP assembly polls: Bhim Army's Chandra Shekhar Aazad to compete against CM Adityanath in Gorakhpur
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Azad Samaj Party's chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad on Thursday announced that he will be contesting the polls from the Gorakhpur seat, squaring off against the state's Chief Minister & Bharatiya Janata Party member Yogi Adityanath.
Will consider as per law Bhim Army Chief's plea for common election symbol, EC tells HC
Counsel for the EC told Justice Prateek Jalan, who was hearing the Bhim Army Chief's plea for allotment of a common election symbol for his 'Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)', that applications for allotment of symbols for four states -- Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur - are now open for consideration and the process for Uttar Pradesh will start on November 14.
BSP has lost its identity, Azad Samaj Party alternative in Uttar Pradesh: Chandra Shekhar Aazad
The Bhim Army chief, whose political outfit Azad Samaj Party launched last year is seeking to establish itself as a defender of the rights of Dalits, other backward classes and minorities, said a "grand alliance" is the need of the hour for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls next year and all those who are serious about stopping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from coming back to power must join hands.
Voting for UP panchayat polls begins
More than 3.33 lakh candidates are in the fray in over 2.21 lakh seats in the first phase for the posts of zila panchayat (district council) members, kshetra (block) panchayat members, village panchayat heads and wards.
Twitter's top lawyer, UK's FM and 3 other Indian-origin people feature in TIME's 100 emerging leaders list
Instacart CEO Apoorva Mehta, and Upsolve's Rohan Pavuluri also feature on the list.
No hope for justice for Hathras victim till UP Chief Minister resigns: Bhim Army chief Azad
Azad, who was at the protest site in Jantar Mantar to demand justice for the Dalit woman, asserted that he will go to Hathras and the struggle will continue.
Take action against Bhim army chief for making derogatory comments against women: NCW to UP police
The NCW has asked UP police to take action against Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory statements against women.
Over 100 detained during protest outside UP Bhawan against 'police atrocities'
The protesters who came from Jamia Nagar, Nangaloi and Seelampur were detained and taken to Mandhir Marg police station, a senior police officer said. The protesters also demanded release of Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad who was arrested in connection with the violence in Old Delhi's Daryaganj recently.
Delhi Police seeks 14 days' judicial custody of Chandra Shekhar Aazad
Aazad, who was arrested earlier in the day, sought bail from the court on the ground that there is no evidence that he instigated the Jama Masjid crowd to go to Delhi Gate where the protesters had turned violent. Police opposed his bail plea on the ground that he may threaten witnesses and his judicial remand is necessary for the sake of law and order.
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