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Political equations in Uttar Pradesh are witnessing intense competition ahead of the elections, with parties strategising over crucial voting blocs. The Samajwadi Party and AIMIM are locked in an exchange over minority representation, with Asaduddin Owaisi raising the slogan 'Abdul Abdari nahi bichhayega' while Samajwadi Party labels AIMIM as the BJP's B team. Meanwhile, AIMIM is targeting Muslim-dominated Samajwadi Party strongholds like Rampur, Azamgarh, Kairana, and Bahraich. A potential third front featuring Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan alongside AIMIM could split minority and Dalit votes, challenging the INDIA bloc while potentially aiding the BJP. With Bahujan Samaj Party's perceived weakening, Chandrashekhar Ravan is emerging as an influential voice among Dalit voters. To consolidate backward, Dalit, and minority communities, Akhilesh Yadav has renewed focus on his PDA outreach, even introducing blue attire for the Samajwadi Party youth wing to attract Ambedkarite voters alongside its traditional base.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, stating both leaders are merely engaging in shadow boxing rather than addressing public issues. Owaisi questioned the lack of action over alleged multi-crore corruption in Sambhal and the withholding of the Special Investigation Team report. Challenging both leaders, Owaisi stated, "Yogi Adityanath contest from Sambhal, we will defeat him", and dared Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Gorakhpur. Further attacking the Samajwadi Party chief over his candidate selections and political alliances, Owaisi questioned the nomination of individuals closely associated with the ruling establishment. He also addressed discussions surrounding the INDIA alliance, stating his party talks about equality and self-respect rather than standing behind anyone without due consultation.

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This special report details Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati's strategy for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, centered on forming 'Bhaichara' committees to consolidate her support base. A party worker stated, 'This time, we have made up our minds that we are going to come together with the BSP.' The report from Lucknow highlights this key initiative aimed at reuniting party workers, with a special focus on the Muslim and Dalit communities. This move is seen as an attempt to replicate the successful 2007 social engineering formula that brought the BSP to power with a full majority. The strategy positions the BSP against the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance, as Mayawati gives clear instructions to party cadres to consolidate this support base ahead of the crucial state polls.

This special report focuses on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati as she convenes a pivotal meeting with party workers in Lucknow. The main agenda is to strategise for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with a particular emphasis on consolidating the Dalit vote bank. The report highlights the significance of recent large gatherings, such as the Kasi Ram anniversary event, as indicators of the party’s mobilisation strength. 'This time the Dalit vote bank will be gathered all together and that is why BSP Party Chief Mayawati is now very confident to take this meeting,' the anchor reports. The meeting is expected to set the tone for both the upcoming panchayat and assembly elections, positioning the BSP as a key player in Uttar Pradesh’s political landscape.

This episode of To The Point examines the escalating political landscape in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections. Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has announced a promise of a government job for every household in Bihar, alongside pledges for free electricity and increased pensions.

On this edition of To The Point, BSP chief Mayawati addressed a political rally after nine years, praising Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath while attacking the Centre. She announced her nephew, Akash Anand, as her political heir and declared the BSP will contest the 2027 state polls solo. Slamming the Samajwadi Party and Congress, Mayawati's move prompted a response from Akhilesh Yadav that she "is playing a friendship game with the... BJP." The programme also covers 'Homebound', a film on migrant workers during the 2020 COVID lockdown, being selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2026. Additionally, it reports on Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, ending speculation of a win for Indian authors like Amitav Ghosh or Salman Rushdie.

BSP Supremo Mayawati held a major rally in Uttar Pradesh, her first in nine years, setting the stage for the 2027 state elections. In a significant move, she designated her nephew as her political heir. While she criticised the central government, she also expressed support for Yogi Adityanath. Mayawati directed her attacks towards the Samajwadi Party and Congress alliance, prompting a response from Akhilesh Adham who stated it is clear 'that Mayawati is playing a friendship game with the... BJP.' This political maneuvering comes as the BSP's vote share has seen a decline, dropping from around 30% in the 2007 election period to 12% in 2022. The potential emergence of the BSP as a strong third front could create a tough electoral challenge for the Indian alliance in Uttar Pradesh.

As Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for the upcoming bypolls, Mayawati on Saturday announced her party, Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) slogan.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Sunday reached Chennai to pay homage to state party chief K Armstrong, who was hacked to death near his residence on July 5.

The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has demanded a CBI probe into the murder of the party's Tamil Nadu chief K Armstrong. On Saturday, several BSP workers protested outside the Rjib Gandhi Hospital, where Armstrong's post-mortem was conducted, demanding the CBI probe. Meanwhile, BSP chief Mayawati has appealed to workers to "maintain peace" and asked the Tamil Nadu government to take strict action against the culprits. Calling it an "extremely sad and worrying incident", Mayawati said she was planning to visit Chennai on Sunday to pay her tribute to Armstrong and meet his family members.

As the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on Monday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said that the leaders are speaking less on the issues people are facing.

A war of words between two leaders of Uttar Pradesh on social media erupted a day after the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati removed her nephew Akash Anand from all party positions. Akash was rising gradually in the poll season as the face of BSP.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said her party will take steps to make western Uttar Pradesh a separate state if voted to power at the Centre. 

A massive political storm has erupted over Congress leader Supriya Shrinate's remarks against BJP leader Kangana Ranaut.

Now, with just months left for the big 2024 poll battle, BSP chief Mayawati has said that she will fight 2024 Lok Sabha elections all alone.

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three revised criminal law bills aiming to overhaul the criminal justice system in the country and establish a "justice system based on Indian thinking".

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati has named nephew Akash Anand as her heir and future BSP leader.

After Mayawati's party on Sunday suspended its Lok Sabha member Danish Ali for "anti-party" activities, the Amroha MP asserted that he only raised his voice against the BJP-led government's "anti-people" policies.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday said he saw a scope for the possibility of a Third Front and urged Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, to take the lead. "I definitely feel there's a scope for Third Front. Leaders like Mayawati and KCR are not there. Even those parties which have a reasonable presence are also not there in the NDA and INDI alliances. So, I hope KCR will take the lead and see the difference," Owaisi told India Today TV.