SP FEUD
Ajit Pawar had planned NCP merger by February 12, Sunil Tatkare says
NCP Maharashtra president Sunil Tatkare has said Ajit Pawar had finalised a blueprint to reunite the two NCP factions by February 12, but the plan stalled after his death on January 28. His remarks have revived merger speculation following Praful Patel's meeting with Sharad Pawar in Mumbai.
Uttar Pradesh elections: Samajwadi Party's surprise Nathwani choice puts spotlight on BJP's Rajya Sabha picks
The Samajwadi Party’s nomination of Ram Gopal Yadav and surprise pick Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani has shifted attention to the BJP’s candidate selection for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections.
Why it’s getting harder for Tata Sons to resist an IPO
The RBI reportedly rejected Tata Sons’ request for exemption from rules requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list publicly. The decision could intensify pressure on the Tata Group holding company to launch an IPO, despite its efforts to remain private.
Akhilesh-Shivpal to campaign together for municipal polls
The Samajwadi Party president, Akhilesh Yadav, and his uncle Shivpal Yadav will jointly campaign for the upcoming municipal elections in India's Uttar Pradesh. The move follows a family feud that resulted in a split between the duo, though Shivpal recently rejoined the party following its founder's death. The party has declared its determination to contest the urban local bodies polls in the state fully.
Tycoon Mistry’s SP Group weighs $2 billion asset sales
SP Group is working with an adviser to seek buyer for its holdings in Afcons Infrastructure Ltd., a Mumbai-based infrastructure construction company. SP Group is also looking to sell some ports. Gopalpur Port on the east coast of India could be among assets that SP Group is looking to sell
Fresh strains in SP: Mulayam dumps Akhilesh loyalist
The SP is holding is state convention on September 23 in the state capital while its national convention is scheduled on October 5 in Agra.
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Samajwadi Party feud: Akhilesh Yadav avoids uncle Shivpal in Uttar Pradesh Assembly
Shivpal occupied the last bench with SP members, while Akhilesh sat in the front seat during the Governor's address to the joint sitting of the UP legislature on the first day of the session.
Akhilesh Yadav gets daily reminders on his promise to quit in 3 months
While SP leaders want Akhilesh Yadav to step down as party chief, BJP leaders dub him ‘Rahul Gandhi’ of UP and want him to stay.
Akhilesh Yadav expels five Samajwadi Party men, including Shivpal loyalists
Former SP general secretary Mishra, ex-party spokesperson Mohammad Shahid, Rajesh Yadav of Hardoi, Ramesh Yadav and Kallu Yadav of Noida have been expelled.
Mulayam Singh Yadav blames tie-up with Congress for Samajwadi Party defeat, hints he is against split
A feud between uncle Shivpal and nephew Akhilesh has been plaguing the Samajwadi party for the past several months and even affected its performance in the UP assembly polls.
Mulayam Singh Yadav blames media, voters for SP's defeat in UP polls
On the issue of change of leadership in the party following the drubbing in the UP Assembly polls in which SP got 47 seats, he said that for him the post of party chief is "meaningless".
Ram Gopal set to face backlash as Akhilesh Yadav solo show bombs
In fact, many party members say that the Yadav vote bank deserted the party once the duo of Akhilesh and Ram Gopal pushed Mulayam and Shivpal into a corner.
Test for Samajwadi Party in Mulayam’s absence as Yogi Adityanath and Ansaris flex muscles
BJP currently has only seven MLAs from among the seats going to the polls in the sixth phase on Saturday and the party hopes to improve upon this.
Akhilesh Yadav admitted SP-Congress tie-up 'opportunistic': M Venkaiah Naidu
Naidu sounded optimistic of BJP forming the government in the country's most populous state, saying the two weak parties (Congress and SP) cannot match the strength of the BJP.
Forget dangal, UP needs the blessings of the lotus: Keshav Prasad Maurya, UP BJP president
Akhilesh is only a CM of inauguration and advertisements. He provided shelter to many criminals as CM, says Maurya.
Election Commission's symbol order to leave imprint on Uttar Pradesh poll outcome
SP and Congress together will seek to offer a stronger and cleaner alternative to the Muslim electorate which will be looking for a party that could defeat BJP as the hustings.
Samajwadi Party-BJP rivalry may stir up bipolar election field in Uttar Pradesh
The electorate, prima facie, was grappling with two disruptions -- SP feud between father Mulayam and son Akhilesh and the issue of demonetisation -- so close to the polls.
Akhilesh Yadav has been elected as a leader for traditional party voters of Samajwadi party
While Muslim respondents sought a resolution of SP feud in favour of Akhilesh without any split, others indicated that they considered Akhilesh better than Mayawati.
Faction-riddled Samajwadi Party now looks for winning formula
The extended public feud in the Yadav clan strengthened the impression that factional sabotage in the polls is on the cards, despite CM Akhilesh Yadav and party elders, led by uncle Shivpal, reaching an expedient truce.
Muslims hold key to electoral outcome in UP
As ruling SP grappled with internal feud, BSP supremo Mayawati sought to fish in troubled waters, seeking to drive a wedge in SP camp to wean away vote bank.
Ram Gopal’s re-entry to help Akhilesh youth brigade too
Mulayam Singh indicated his willingness to re-induct these members during the party’s Parliamentary Board meeting in Lucknow.
Ram Gopal Yadav dodges questions on bitter remarks against Mulayam
Talking to reporters here on October 25 after his expulsion, Ram Gopal had said that Mulayam was "jealous" of his son and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's success.
Mulayam Singh Yadav revokes Ram Gopal Yadav's expulsion, all posts restored
He was expelled from the party in October amid a raging war between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle, state unit chief Shivpal Singh Yadav.
Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav speaks for party in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Secretariat has not received any communication on expulsion from party.
Mayawati mocks Akhilesh's yatra, says family feud far from over
Alleging that there was a secret understanding between SP and BJP, the "governor says that there is no constitutional crisis".
Ongoing Samajwadi Party feud a family drama: Naseemuddin Siddiqui
Addressing the conference, he said Muslims are a major strength of the society and they must be careful of clever SP tactics to garner muslim support right before elections.
Mulayam Singh Yadav is 'jealous of' Akhilesh Yadav: Ram Gopal Yadav
Last month, Mulayam appointed Amar Singh the National General Secretary of the party almost six years after he was removed from it.
Akhilesh Yadav puts up a brave face, says 'Samajwadi Pariwar' united
This was the first cabinet meeting after a week-long crisis in the Yadav family which saw the feud between factions led by Shivpal and his nephew Akhilesh coming out into the open.
UP polls: Yadav family feud to affect candidate selection in Samajwadi Party
“Irrespective of who gets what, the most important thing that Netaji (Mulayam) needs to resolve is who will have an upper hand on campaign and candidate selection,” SP leader said.
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