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Mon,20 May 2013

Shivpal’s first blow, seeks reports on statues

Firing the first salvo against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati after taking charge as PWD minister on Monday, SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav sought a written explanation from officials on the justification of parks and memorials built on her instructions across Uttar Pradesh.

Akhilesh keeps lion's share, Raja Bhaiyya gets Prison

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today kept the bulk of ministries, including the key Home and Finance, with him.

Akhilesh breaks promise, makes notorious Raja Bhaiyya minister

People who took heart from SP leader Akhilesh Yadav's promise that his new govt will not tolerate goons and "goondaism" must note this. Raghuraj Pratap Singh, the notorious politician infamous as Raja Bhaiyya, was sworn in as a minister in his govt in Lucknow today.

Akhilesh, team of 48 take charge

Akhilesh Yadav, credited with turning around the fortunes of the Samajwadi Party and helping it secure absolute majority, was on Thursday sworn in as Uttar Pradesh's youngest chief minister.

No one needs to live in fear, says Akhilesh, promises honest govt

Uttar Pradesh CM designate Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said his cabinet would initially be small but could be expanded later. HT reports.

Akhilesh to take oath as Uttar Pradesh CM tomorrow

SP leader Akhilesh Yadav is set to take oath as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh tomorrow for the first time, after his party gained absolute majority by winning 224 seats in the 403-member Assembly.

Cong cannot take our support for granted: SP

Set to reign Uttar Pradesh on the back of a massive mandate, the SP wants the Congress-led UPA govt in New Delhi to help it with funds for development of the state, says Shahid Siddiqui, adding that the Cong should not take his party's support for granted.

No question of joining UPA, will continue support: Mulayam

Stay put to fight us out, Akhilesh tells Mayawati

Uttar Pradesh chief minister-designate Akhilesh Yadav today took a dig at arch rival and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati's decision to migrate to central politics via the Rajya Sabha route.

Suspense over key UP posts, babus wait and watch

The bureaucrats of Lucknow are living in suspense. Who gets preference in the new regime over the key postings remains the key question. HT reports.

Mamata to skip Badal, Akhilesh swearing-in

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday decided to drop her plan to attend the swearing-in ceremonies of the new Punjab and Uttar Pradesh chief ministers, citing “preoccupation” with affairs of her state. HT reports. Cong asks Mamata not to cross 'Laxman rekha'

Mamata likely to scuttle Cong’s RS chances in WB

Son rise: Akhilesh to be UP's youngest chief minister

Addressing his first press conference as leader of SP's legislative party, Akhilesh Yadav (38) promised to maintain law and order and said honest officers would be appointed in districts. HT reports. The making of Akhilesh | Mulayam's interview: Proud to be CM's father

'No vendetta politics, better governance priority'

Chief minister nominee Akhilesh Yadav today renewed the SP's manifesto promises and said that his government will take care of law and order situation in UP. He said that the new goverment will be formed on March 15. Akhilesh Yadav: SP's modern face | Video