Manish Chandra Pandey is a Lucknow-based assistant editor with Hindustan Times’ political bureau in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Along with political reporting, he loves to write off beat/human interest stories that people connect with. Manish also covers departments. He feels he has a lot to learn not just from veterans but from the newcomers who make him realise that there is so much to unlearn
Articles by Manish Chandra Pandey
In Champawat bypoll battle, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami gets friendly support from Uttar Pradesh
In the five elections since formation of Uttarakhand in 2000 (the hill state was carved out of UP), the Congress has won the Champawat seat twice against the BJP’s three victories.
Published on May 14, 2022 11:20 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
BJP MP from Kaiserganj galvanising saints’ support against Raj Thackeray’s proposed Ayodhya visit
On the other hand, the BJP’s Ayodhya MP is ready to welcome the Maharashtra politician to the temple town and says “who are we to stop anyone seeking Lord Ram’s blessings”
Published on May 11, 2022 11:07 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
After Wayanad visit, Smriti Irani engages with people in Amethi
While moving from one place to another, Smriti stopped by to have “ganne ka juice (sugarcane juice)” that was being sold by a vendor in Amethi
Published on May 09, 2022 10:52 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
2024 Lok Sabha polls in mind, BJP set for revamp in Uttar Pradesh
The BJP leadership is currently mulling over effecting large-scale changes from the main state body to the party’s youth wing and its many morchas.
Published on May 07, 2022 11:39 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Many contenders eye BJP nomination for RS, MLC seats in UP
Aware that a BJP nomination would mean an assured win, the list of contenders for these polls is increasing rapidly, with claimants not just from the party but from the opposition too, say party leaders
Published on May 04, 2022 10:43 PM IST
Eye on 2024 Lok Sabha polls: BJP takes head start with cadre coaching in Uttar Pradesh
In the first round of these training-cum-orientation camps of around 100 cadres each, leaders talked about the party’s history to ensure the foot soldiers remain focused’
Published on May 01, 2022 07:44 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh government to hold camps in Bundelkhand, Vindhya regions to monitor drinking water scheme
Uttar Pradesh government aims to ensure full coverage of drinking water supply scheme in Bundelkhand by November, says jal shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh
Published on Apr 17, 2022 11:59 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Construction work in full swing at BrahMos unit site in Lucknow
Once ready, around 80-100 BrahMos missiles will be manufactured at the Lucknow unit in the Bhatgaon area of the Uttar Pradesh state capital every year
Published on Apr 16, 2022 11:38 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
For UP urban development minister, speed is of the essence as cleanliness campaign gets going
It has been just a fortnight since Arvind Kumar Sharma took charge as UP urban development minister. A slew of decisions have already been taken and an action plan has been unveiled.
Updated on Apr 16, 2022 01:42 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
MLC ELECTIONS: Emphatic win ensures smooth sailing for BJP in council, too
As a result of the BJP’s emphatic victory in the Uttar Pradesh municipal council elections (local bodies), the Yogi government will not have to face the same obstacles it faced during its first term (2017-2022).
Published on Apr 12, 2022 11:30 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief ministers’ Delhi visit showcases message of unity
The three leaders from UP meet President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. The visit comes amid speculation of Yogi’s induction into the BJP parliamentary board
Published on Apr 11, 2022 11:42 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Mission 2024: BJP to train cadres for regular dialogue with villagers, delivery of welfare schemes to the poor
The training of the BJP cadres would be undertaken with an eye on the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and to ensure “100% saturation of government (welfare) schemes.”
Updated on Apr 11, 2022 12:30 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi government 2.0: Bulldozers on a roll again in Uttar Pradesh
The bulldozers that helped shape the narrative for 2022 UP polls have been roaring frequently, razing structures of the mafia and pulling down encroachments
Updated on Apr 08, 2022 10:04 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow:
Navratri: Symbolism to the fore as Congress, BJP send puja material to Amethi temples
The list of temples selected by BJP and the Congress is nearly the same and so is the puja kit that the workers and leaders of the two parties have delivered to the temples in Amethi.
Updated on Apr 07, 2022 12:14 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath reiterates his government’s pro-poor focus, marches with cadres on BJP’s 42nd foundation day
BJP announces launch of fortnight-long social justice campaign, Yogi Adityanath says his government will fulfil all the commitments made by the party to the people
Published on Apr 06, 2022 10:06 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya meets PM Modi, Amit Shah in Delhi
Keshav Prasad Maurya says he received guidance and blessings on subjects related to the development of villages and the poor by meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House
Updated on Apr 04, 2022 09:27 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Rajnath Singh says pro-poor steps helped BJP get second term in Uttar Pradesh
Defence minister Rajnath Singh begins two-day visit to Lucknow, praises PM Modi, says Yogi fully lived up to expectations of people
Published on Apr 02, 2022 10:07 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi govt 2.0:Asked to draw 100-day plan, new ministers hit the ground running
All the ministers of Yogi govt 2.0 who have taken charge of their departments have ordered their officers to prepare a detailed plan on key projects that are to take shape over the first three months
Published on Mar 30, 2022 09:40 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Adityanath keeps Home, 33 key portfolios in new UP cabinet
Keshav Prasad Maurya, who retained his deputy CM’s position, had his old public works department portfolio replaced with newer ones like rural development, food processing and public enterprises
Published on Mar 29, 2022 12:09 AM IST
Yogi keeps home, Khanna finance as Pathak gets health, Maurya rural development
Former bureaucrat AK Sharma bags urban development and power ministries, while ex-top cop Asim Arun has been made social welfare minister.
Updated on Mar 29, 2022 04:45 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
YOGI GOVT 2.0: From commoners, mgmt grads to technocrats and bureaucrats
The Yogi Adityanath government 2
Published on Mar 26, 2022 10:00 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath cabinet 2.0: BJP looks to strike regional and caste balance
Adityanath’s 52-member team is expectedly heavy on OBCs and Dalits – the two key vote banks that have been the mainstays of the party’s domination in Uttar Pradesh since 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 04:47 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
In Yogi Adityanath cabinet 2.0, Pathak elevated, state BJP chief rewarded
Besides Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, 52 ministers, including two deputy chief ministers, took oath as part of the new cabinet.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 03:52 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath tells new ministers to make Uttar Pradesh No.1 state
The Friday’s meeting of the new council of ministers would be followed by another on Saturday in which Yogi Adityanath is expected to announce the rollout of his party’s pre-poll commitments.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 01:49 AM IST
Rajesh Kumar Singh and Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi takes oath as UP’s CM at mega ceremony
- Since 1985 this is also the first time a party has returned to power.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 06:54 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
2024 Lok Sabha elections shape Yogi Adityanath’s new team as caste matrix, geographical spread play key role
While 20 ministers are OBCs, nine are dalits though care has been taken to ensure adequate representation to upper castes with 21 ministers hailing from this group in the second Yogi Adityanath government
Published on Mar 25, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi Adityanath takes oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister for second term with 52-member team
Keshav Prasad Maurya, Brajesh Pathak sworn in as deputy CMs. Twenty-one ministers retained, 22 dropped; 31 new faces, five women in Yogi Adityanath government 2.0
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 08:06 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
In Yogi cabinet 2.0, 21 ministers retained, 22 dropped, 31 new faces and 5 women
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath to Yogi Adityanath and his 52-member team, including two deputy chief ministers, 16 other cabinet ministers, 14 ministers of state (independent charge) and 20 ministers of state.
Published on Mar 25, 2022 07:26 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath elected leader of BJP’s legislative party
Yogi Adityanath was unanimously elected the legislative party leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, a day before his formal swearing-in as the 33rd chief minister of the state after retaining power in the recently held assembly elections.
Published on Mar 25, 2022 12:14 AM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
Yogi government 2.0 swearing-in to be grand affair with lots of symbolism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, including chief ministers from other states, and dignitaries from across different fields will attend the ceremony
Published on Mar 24, 2022 10:28 PM IST
Manish Chandra Pandey, Lucknow
