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Neither BJP nor SP-BSP combine should take Priyanka Gandhi's entry to politics lightly; her influence in UP is enough reason to be wary
Fppolitics •Not that Priyanka Gandhi can single-handedly change the face of Uttar Pradesh politics, but the Congress has played its cards right, and the BJP and SP-BSP should worry.
Congress propels Priyanka Gandhi to wean Brahmins away from BJP, woo Muslims to take chin off SP-BSP alliance
Ajaz •The Congress has certainly created a buzz through Priyanka and has its supporters in Uttar Pradesh jubilant. It certainly makes life difficult for the BJP, but could also have some unforeseen consequences for the SP-BSP alliance.
Sadhana Singh issues apology after abusing Mayawati, says only intention was to remind BSP of BJP support in 1995
Fp Staff •BJP MLA Sadhana Singh, who on Saturday lashed out at BSP supremo Mayawati calling her "worse than a eunuch", on Sunday evening issued an apology for her statement. In her letter, she said was only hoping to reiterate the support that the BJP gave the BSP in the 1995 guest house incident, and did not mean to disrespect anyone.
BJP's Sadhana Singh calls Mayawati 'worse than eunuch'; BSP says MLA has 'mental illness', saffron party distances itself
Fp Staff •The BJP on Sunday distanced itself from Uttar Pradesh MLA Sadhana Singh's remark on BSP chief Mayawati saying that it was "not the ideology" of the party. Singh on Saturday courted controversy by saying that she doesn't think Mayawati is a woman or a man, adding that the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister sold her dignity in exchange for power.
BJP will win 74 seats in Uttar Pradesh, SP-BSP alliance has no agenda, says Union minister JP Nadda
•JP Nadda said the SP-BSP alliance will have no impact on the BJP's performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Mayawati celebrates birthday by revealing PM ambitions ahead of 2019 polls, pitches herself as 'alternative' to Congress
Sanjay •Mayawati seemed pleased with herself as she addressed the media at the BSP’s palatial headquarters in Lucknow.
On her birthday, Mayawati meets Akhilesh Yadav at her home; asks workers to ensure win for SP-BSP alliance in Lok Sabha polls
Fp Staff •On Saturday, BSP and SP announced an alliance for the general elections in Uttar Pradesh. The parties, once arch-rivals, will contest 38 seats each and have left two seats — Amethi and Raebareli — for the Congress.
SP, BSP fell into BJP pattern by announcing Uttar Pradesh alliance, claims Congress leader RPN Singh
•Congress spokesperson RPN Singh said the BJP wanted the secular parties to remain divided in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh before the 2019 Lok Sabha election and contest independently so that their votes could be split.
It is Congress that can challenge and defeat BJP in 2019 elections, says Sachin Pilot on SP-BSP alliance
•Responding to a question on the Congress being left out of the SP-BSP pre-poll tie-up in Uttar Pradesh, Sachin Pilot said his party should not be considered weak. "It is the Congress that can challenge and defeat the BJP. The party has won three states, which gave new energy to our workers. We will now form the government at the Centre."
SP-BSP alliance leaves 2019 prospects bleak for Congress in Uttar Pradesh; division of votes may deal blow to BJP
Fppolitics •Going by the vote shares of the most recent elections, a BJP defeat in Uttar Pradesh can be possible only if the Congress puts aside its hurt for being excluded from the SP-BSP alliance and extends its support.