Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party’s (SP) Chief Whip in the UP Assembly, Kamal Akhtar, on Tuesday resigned from the post.The development is being linked to reported differences between Akhtar, who represents the Kanth Assembly seat in Moradabad, and Moradabad MP Ruchi Veera in recent days.However, Akhtar denied any rift and asserted that his decision was taken on the directions of SP President Akhilesh Yadav.Following his resignation, discussions have intensified within the party regarding …
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New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) A political row erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Kamal Akhtar raised a demand in the Assembly to allow the use of loudspeakers during Iftar and Sehri in Ramzan, prompting sharp reactions from leaders across party lines.During Zero Hour, Akhtar argued that since festivals of all religions — including Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Kanwar Yatra, as well as Christian and Sikh celebrations — are observed in the state, similar consideration should be given…
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) amid the political storm over the alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup in Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the opposition party’s influence has significantly diminished and predicting a bleak electoral future for it.“The Samajwadi Party’s influence has weakened, and in 2027, they can return while riding a four-wheeler; their number of seats is expecte…