Samajwadi Party
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The Samajwadi Party is a socialist political party in India. It was founded on 4 October 1992 by former Janata Dal politician Mulayam Singh Yadav and is headquartered in New Delhi. It is the third-largest political party in India, and is led by former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.
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You don't remember law when in position to abuse power: SC to SPThe Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by the Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding their eviction from a Pilibhit municipality-owned building. The court criticized the SP for allegedly misusing..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Namazwadi not Samajwadi': BJP slams RJD on waqf remarkIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Confusing': Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre’s foreign policy; 'world looks at who you stand with in bad time'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJP-led central government's foreign policy amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, questioning India's stance. This comes after..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Remains intact': Akhilesh Yadav claims INDIA bloc unity; says Samajwadi Party will fight 2027 UP polls within allianceSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed the INDIA bloc's unity, confirming their joint participation in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. He accused the BJP of internal discord and manipulating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Brahmanon ko bachana hai': Posters appear in Lucknow targetting Akhilesh Yadav after Brajesh Pathak rowFollowing the Samajwadi Party's controversial remarks about UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, a poster has emerged in Uttar Pradesh criticising Akhilesh Yadav. The poster, put up by a BJP Yuva Morcha..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Poster seen 'Akhilesh Yadav Maafi Maango' over remarks against UP deputy CMTensions escalate in Uttar Pradesh as posters demanding an apology from Akhilesh Yadav appear in Lucknow, following alleged derogatory remarks against Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak by the Samajwadi Party's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'UP CM tweeted without listening': SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav clarifies his 'caste' remark on IAF officersIndiaTimes - Published | |
Operation Sindoor: Now, SP neta’s remarks on IAF officers’ castes stokes rowSamajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav sparked controversy. He mentioned castes of IAF officers Vyomika Singh and A K Bharti. He attacked BJP, accusing them of politicizing Operation Sindoor. BJP..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Has bulldozer lost its might?': Akhilesh Yadav slams UP government after tires thrown at SP MP Ramjilal Suman's convoyTires were thrown at Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman's convoy near Aligarh, allegedly by Karni Sena activists, leading to vehicle collisions. The incident occurred as Suman was en route to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mayawati slams Samajwadi Party's PDA push, calls it 'selfish political move'BSP chief Mayawati has criticized the Samajwadi Party's PDA campaign, alleging it exploits Dalits for political advantage and incites tension. She cautioned Dalit, backward, and Muslim communities..IndiaTimes - Published | |
"Rana Sanga's saga of patriotism, a golden chapter in history": Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi pays tribute to Rajput KingEarlier, Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman sparked controversy with his statement on Rana Sanga, a 16th-century Rajput king, calling him a "traitor" for allegedly bringing Babur, the founder of the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf Act: SP moves Supreme Court against new law, says it 'discriminates against Muslims'The Samajwadi Party has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, joining over 10 other petitioners, including Congress, AIMIM, and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. They..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah to Akhilesh Yadav : Yogi Adityanath will get third term as CMUP CM Yogi Adityanath became a collateral beneficiary of a heated exchange between SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and home minister Amit Shah. Akhilesh's inquiry about Yogi's future led Shah to affirm Yogi's..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Dictatorship or emergency?': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses UP Police of stopping his convoy on EidAkhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party chief, accused the UP Police of unnecessary barricading on Eid in Lucknow, deeming it as a sign of dictatorship and emergency by the Yogi government. Police forces have..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rana Sanga row in Parliament leads to BJP-opposition clashThe ongoing debate over Rajput ruler Rana Sanga's historical actions intensified in the Indian Parliament, with BJP condemning SP member Ramji Lal Suman's remarks. The conflict highlights accusations..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MPs slam SP MP in Lok Sabha over ‘traitor’ remark against Rana SangaIndiaTimes - Published |
Major uproar in Rajya Sabha over SP MP's remarks on Rajput king Rana SangaIndiaTimes - Published | ‘Will not apologise in this life,’ says SP MP on Rana Sanga remark, cites Nehru's bookSP MP Ramji Lal Suman refuses to apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga, citing historical sources including Nehru's book. Following the remarks, an alleged Karni Sena mob vandalized Suman's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘fragrance vs foul smell’ remark sparks political row, BJP hits backSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP for focusing on cowsheds while emphasizing his party's efforts to build perfume parks. Yadav's remarks, accusing the BJP of preferring 'foul..IndiaTimes - Published | UP: Violence erupts in Agra over SP MP's 'Traitor' remark on Rana Sanga, sparks debate, details hereRana Sanga, also known as Sangram Singh I, was the ruler of Mewar from 1508 to 1528 and was revered for his bravery and sacrifices. Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman came under scathing attack for his..DNA - Published |
'Just a trailer': Karni Sena on vandalising Samajwadi MP's house over Rana Sanga remarkKarni Sena leader Mahipal Makrana warned that the vandalism at MP Ramji Lal Suman’s house in Agra is just a warning, amid outrage over Suman’s controversial remarks on Rajput warrior Rana Sanga...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Where is freedom of expression?': Jaya Bachchan backs Kunal Kamra amid row over his 'joke' on Eknath ShindeIn the ongoing row over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's recent remarks, several political figures, including Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Jaya Bachchan, have come forward to defend the comedian's freedom of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Akhilesh Yadav defends Ramjilal Suman's 'Rana Sanga traitor' remarkSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment..IndiaTimes - Published | '1,000 Hindus still missing': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav makes big claim, attacks Centre & CM Yogi over Maha Kumbh arrangementsSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to find nearly 1,000 missing Hindus. He also..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Fadnavis equally cruel as Aurangzeb,' says Congress leader; BJP calls remark 'insult' to MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapak compared CM Devendra Fadnavis to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, sparking political tension. BJP condemned the remark as an 'insult to Maharashtra.' The..IndiaTimes - Published | Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi gets anticipatory bail in Aurangzeb remarks caseA Mumbai court has granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi regarding his controversial remarks about Aurangzeb. Azmi has been directed to cooperate with the investigation on specified..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Congress put site under ASI’: Fadnavis on calls to remove Aurangzeb’s tombMaharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed support for removing Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb but highlighted legal constraints due to its protected status by the Archaeological Survey of India. This..IndiaTimes - Published | India's youngest MP and Samajwadi Party leader Pushpendra Saroj praises THIS BJP heavyweight: 'I really look up to him..'26-year-old Saroj heaped praise on Gadkari -- the Union Minister of Minister of Road Transport and Highways -- during an interaction at the India Today Conclave 2025. Terming the minister "very..DNA - Published |
Aurangzeb remark row: SP MLA Abu Azmi writes to Maharashtra assembly speaker seeking revocation of suspensionMaharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi has requested the revocation of his suspension from the Assembly. He claims his statements on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were misinterpreted and taken out of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Threat to my life and that of my family': Abu Azmi calls Maharashtra assembly suspension arbitrarySamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was suspended for the entire Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Azmi called the decision arbitrary, expressing concerns for his family's safety...IndiaTimes - Published |
Aurangzeb remark row: BJP, SP face off over Abu Azmi's commentMughal emperor Aurangzeb sparks political clash between BJP and SP after SP leader Abu Azmi praised him. Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra assembly, with UP CM Yogi Adityanath calling for his..IndiaTimes - Published | 'UP bhej do, hum...': UP CM Yogi Adityanath hits out at Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi over Aurangzeb remarksSP MLA Abu Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a "cruel administrator" and "built many temples". He added that the battle between the Mughal emperor and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was for..DNA - Published |
Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi suspended from assembly over Aurangzeb remarkMaharashtra MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi was suspended from the assembly for his controversial remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Azmi claimed India flourished under Aurangzeb, prompting..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP: Cut-throat competition in INDIA bloc for minority votesBJP criticizes Congress and other opposition parties over remarks by Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, describing it as an insult to Indian society. BJP spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published |
'What belongs to us must be rightfully restored': Yogi Adityanath's big remark on Sambhal disputeUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious..IndiaTimes - Published | 'I said what historians claim': SP MLA Abu Azmi apologises for Aurangzeb remark but with justificationSamajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi has apologised for remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating they were based on historical facts. He clarified that his words were misrepresented and not meant to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Samajwadi leader Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb 'not a cruel leader'; Eknath Shinde hits back with treason chargeA controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after SP leader Abu Azmi defended Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating he was not cruel and built many temples. Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemned the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Political opportunism in Maha Kumbh': SP's Akhilesh Yadav counters UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'vultures' jibe at oppositionSamajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's comments on the Maha Kumbh stampede, which resulted in 30 deaths. Yadav emphasized the inappropriate nature of..IndiaTimes - Published |
SP leader Abdullah Azam Khan walks out of jail after one-and-half yearsSamajwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam Khan was released from Hardoi jail after 17 months of imprisonment. He was granted bail in a 2020 enemy property case and was welcomed by supporters. His release..IndiaTimes - Published | UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak cites Mulayam Singh Yadav's old remark in assembly, triggers uproarThe fifth day of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly budget session saw disruptions as Samajwadi Party MLAs protested against a remark made by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. The session includes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Akhilesh Yadav's 'Shami' taunt at Yogi Adityanath: 'Has cricketer's name also been changed?'Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath for mentioning cricketer Mohammed Shami's alleged holy dip at Maha Kumbh. Yadav's jab was a response to Adityanath's ongoing..IndiaTimes - Published | 'UP CM careless towards education': Akhilesh on Yogi's remark on UrduSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for the state's educational issues, pointing out the closure of 11 lakh primary schools, most in UP. SP leader Mata..IndiaTimes - Published |
After 11 years & 129 hearings, SP MLA fined Rs 100 for Modi remarkAfter 129 hearings over 11 years, a special MP-MLA court fined Samajwadi Party MLA Nahid Hasan Rs 100 for making derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi and Mayawati during the 2014 Lok Sabha polls...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Gift sone ki zanjeer': Akhilesh's jibe at PM Modi's US visit amid deportation rowSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi's upcoming US visit following the deportation of over 100 Indian immigrants by the Trump administration. Yadav suggested gifting a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'EC is dead': SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of rigging Milkipur bypollIndiaTimes - Published | 'Samajwadi Party presented funeral shroud for EC in Parliament', claims BJP's Sambit PatraBJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Samajwadi Party for presenting a 'funeral shroud' for the Election Commission in Parliament, calling it a blow to democracy. SP leader Akhilesh Yadav had earlier..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Supari against Sanatan': UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Kharge, Akhilesh of 'taking payoffs' over Maha Kumbh stampede remarksUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of conspiring against Sanatan Dharma amid allegations of underreporting Maha Kumbh stampede..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Engines colliding': Akhilesh Yadav's jibe at Uttar Pradesh government over Maha Kumbh stampedeSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the Maha Kumbh stampede, alleging fudging of casualty numbers. He called for an all-party meeting and demanded that..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maha Kumbh stampede: Thousands killed, some thrown into Ganga, claims Samajwadi PartySamajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for administrative negligence in managing the Kumbh Mela, claiming thousands may have died. He cited mismanagement and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Water most contaminated in Maha Kumbh right now': Jaya Bachchan says 'bodies thrown in river' during stampedeSamajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, alleging contamination of water due to bodies thrown in the river. She..IndiaTimes - Published |
