Uttar Pradesh Politics

SP-BSP joined hands to fight BJP, but latest remarks by Mayawati, Akhilesh Yadav indicate quiet fear of Congress

Mayawati and Akhilesh may have come together to fight the BJP, but its constant reiterations that the Congress poses no threat are more than likely a farce.

Priyanka Gandhi kicked-off campaign in style, but Congress' failure to forge alliances means crowd may not convert to votes

Priyanka's forays in Uttar Pradesh, her attempts to get some smaller parties on board by extending the olive branch indicate a desperate bid to find a foothold in the state.

Priyanka Gandhi begins 3-day ‘Ganga Yatra’ from Prayagraj, kicks off Congress Lok Sabha poll campaign in UP

This is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's second visit to Uttar Pradesh after being appointed Congress general secretary. She held several meetings with party leaders in in Lucknow on Sunday.

In open letter, Priyanka Gandhi promises to transform Uttar Pradesh politics, listen to 'voice of the people'

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said stagnancy in Uttar Pradesh politics had left people distressed, and it was her responsibility to change it.

By fielding Priyanka Gandhi, Congress may have stumbled upon a shrewd move to add to Narendra Modi's difficulties

With Priyanka Gandhi joining Congress, Rahul Gandhi may have stumbled upon a veritable strategy to — if not revive Congress — but at least add to Narendra Modi’s difficulties in India’s most crucial state that sends 80 lawmakers to the Lok Sabha

Yogi Adityanath as UP CM: Intense media scrutiny may actually work in his favour

Yogi Adityanath, no stranger to controversies, will get more than his fair share of media coverage which could be a good thing.

Mayawati’s underdog status hasn't stopped the BSP supremo from emerging UP's kingmaker

For the ensuing assembly elections, Mayawati is working on an altogether different strategy. She is busy giving shape to a Dalit-Muslim consolidation in her favour.