Uttar Pradesh

'How long can he be kept in jail', SC on Ashish Mishra bail plea in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
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A bench comprising justices Surya Kant and Krishna Murari asked its registrar to ascertain from the Additional Sessions Judge, Lakhimpur Kheri, how much time the trial in the case is likely to take to conclude. Mishra is the son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni.
Mainpuri, Khatauli bypolls show up BJP's slippery grip on Dalit votes
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According to the data from political parties, there are around 1.5 Dalit voters in Mainpuri which were dominated by the BSP. Gradually, the party's hold on the votes weakened, which divided the voters and resulted in the BSP winning only one seat in the 2022 Assembly elections.
BJP claims victory, Samajwadi Party concedes defeat in Rampur bypoll
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BJP candidate Akash Saxena told the reporters that he would work to develop Rampur as an industrial hub. He said that Rampur had broken the shackles of slavery after 50 years and had chosen the BJP. SP candidate Asim Raza, while leaving the counting centre, said that there was no election because 2.25 lakh people were not allowed to cast their vote.
Shivpal merges his PSPL into SP
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SP president Akhilesh Yadav put the party flag on Shivpal's car in Saifai on Thursday afternoon. Shivpal had formed the PSPL in 2018, two years after his rift with nephew his Akhilesh. As the rift widened, the SP slipped downhill in state politics, losing election after election.
Dimple Yadav leads in Mainpuri
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She has established a lead over her nearest rival Raghuraj Shakya of the BJP. BJP spokesman Harish Chandra Srivastava said that it was too early to make any statement and the party was confident of wresting the seat from SP.
Why UP bypolls are crucial for these leaders
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The by-election to the Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat, which was declared vacant following the demise of Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, is extremely crucial for the party and the Yadav clan. A victory in Mainpuri will not only strengthen his position as the party leader but will also boost the morale of the cadres.
UP is a model for the whole world: Melinda Gates
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After the meeting, Adityanath tweeted, "Had a wonderful meeting with co-chair and trustee of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at my official residence in Lucknow today. We had a fruitful discussion regarding better technical cooperation in the fields of health, nutrition, social security and agriculture in UP."
Upcoming Ayodhya airport to showcase the city's transformation
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The construction is on in full swing and the work on the terminal building is 45 per cent complete while the runway is 65 per cent complete. The airport will have the capacity to handle 300 passengers at peak hours and will also boast of state-of-the-art facilities. They include three parking bays, apron, two taxiways, a runway measuring 2,200 x 45 metres and night-landing aids such as ILS and CAT-1 and DVOR.
BJP-SP in direct contest in UP bypolls
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The BSP and the Congress are not contesting from the seats. Polling will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, while the results will be declared on December 8. According to a statement issued by the office of Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer, 24.43 lakh people will exercise their voting rights in the bypolls.
Not aiming for any position, says Keshav Prasad Maurya
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Maurya said this while responding to Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav who had said during a rally that he can provide an opportunity to the BJP leader to become the Chief Minister. During an interaction with IANS, Maurya said: "I am a Swayamsevak... and a Swayamsevak never aims for any position. Akhilesh Yadav has a greed for positions and that's why he is making such statements."
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