Lucknow, July 17 (IANS) The proposed demolition of 38 out of 40 buildings inside the sprawling Jauhar University in Rampur has triggered war of words, with the Congress calling it a ‘diversionary tactic’ and ‘face saver’ attempt by the state government, in light of ignominy arising out of Ram Temple donation theft. Uttar Pradesh Congress committee (UPCC) Chief Ajay Rai speaking to media on Friday, said that the proposed plan to flatten the University, founded by the Samajwadi Party (SP) leader A…
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Ayodhya, June 30 (IANS) Congress MP Kishori Lal Sharma on Tuesday claimed that he was not allow to have darshan at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and that the Uttar Pradesh Police and the administration “forcibly” took him to the airport.This comes after Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, was reportedly placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Mandir.Earlier in the day, Congress alleged that Rai and a delegation of party leaders were prevented from visiting…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) A political row erupted on Tuesday after Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, was placed under house arrest in Ayodhya ahead of his proposed visit to the Ram Mandir, with the BJP and Congress exchanging sharp remarks over the development.Congress alleged that Rai and a delegation of party leaders were prevented from visiting the temple, while BJP leaders accused the Congress of attempting to politicise the issue amid the ongoing investigation into the embezzlemen…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ahead of next year’s Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress on Friday named Rajendra Pal Gautam as the new Congress In-charge for the state, said a statement issued by All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal. Gautam replaces Ajay Kumar Lallu for the key assignment in the BJP-ruled state whose voters are scheduled to elect 403 new members of the legislative Assembly around April 2027. In the 2022 Assembly elections, the Congress …
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Congress leaders on Thursday backed party leader Jairam Ramesh’s recent remark that the BJP is seeking “two-thirds majority to end reservations and amend the Constitution”. However, the BJP lashed out, saying those who had imposed Emergency don’t have any right to speak about the Constitution.Speaking to IANS, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai said whatever Jairam Ramesh has alleged is absolutely correct.”The way BJP is buying MLAs, this shows that they want to …
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Udaiveer Singh said on Wednesday that Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai comparing the grand old party to that of “Banyan tree” which can provide “shade” to its regional allies, is his own opinion and Congress’ “own problem”.During a previous interaction with IANS, Ajay Rai had said: “Congress is a banyan tree. No one will be able to uproot it, nor will anyone be able to weaken it. I would only like to say that regional parties s…
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday acknowledged that cracks have appeared within the opposition INDIA bloc.His reaction comes after Tamil Nadu found itself without representation at a meeting of the INDIA bloc on Monday. While the DMK chose to stay away amid deteriorating relations with the Congress after the latter had broken up with the MK Stalin-led party to support Vijay’s TVK in the Tamil Nadu government formation, …
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Nishad Party chief Sanjay Kumar Nishad, on Friday, expressed his disapproval of deaths caused due to police action in the state, asserting that the work of the courts should not be taken up by the police force.Reacting to the murder of a hotelier’s son in Ghazipur district, he said: “The truth will be known after the investigation. I am with the victim’s family in whatever their demand is. I have always stood with society and will…
Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) After a heated debate arose regarding his controversial comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai claimed on Saturday that an “AI-generated video” is being circulated against him as he extended support for the Mahoba rape victim. In the video that has gone viral on social media, Ajay Rai is seen making distasteful remarks while waving to a group of people, who apparently assembled to see him off.Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed agai…
Lucknow, May 23 (IANS) An FIR has been filed against Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, Ajay Rai, on Saturday after he was caught on camera making highly objectionable and filthy comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The FIR also names outgoing secretary Brijraj and 30 unidentified supporters who were present with Rai during his visit to Mahoba. The case was filed based on a complaint by BJP leader and advocate Neeraj Rawat.BJP leader and complainant Advocate Neeraj Rawat, speaking to IANS, said,…