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Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rajesh Kumar Singh is Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times at the political bureau in Lucknow. Along with covering politics, he covers government departments. He also travels to write human interest and investigative stories.

Articles by Rajesh Kumar Singh

Warning to BJP: Nishad threatens to rethink alliance in 2027 if fishermen don’t get SC quota

NISHAD Party chief and U.P. fisheries minister Sanjay Nishad. (HT File)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Out, in and elevated: Maya nephew’s roller-coaster ride in BSP continues

Akash Anand’s appointment as the chief national coordinator indicates Mayawati may be preparing for a long-term leadership transition in the party, those in the know of things said. (HT file)

Published on May 19, 2025 05:40 am IST

Mayawati seeks action against MP minister for his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati. (Deepak Gupta/ HT Photo)

Updated on May 14, 2025 11:47 am IST

Unrecognised madrasas locked, bulldozers roar, students sent home: U.P’s crackdown in full swing

A madrasa in Bahraich locked by state authorities. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Published on May 10, 2025 06:26 am IST

Iftar parties fall out UP’s political corridors as power balance evolves

Since 2017, iftar parties have been relegated to the political background. The year 2025 saw only five parties organised by political leaders or parties.(Representative/ AFP)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 04:00 am IST

Communal anxieties dull Eid sheen in scarred Sambhal

Police conduct a flag march a day after the arrest of Zafar Ali, Chairman of the Shahi Jama Masjid managing committee, in Sambhal, Monday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 28, 2025 04:49 am IST

Decoding the alleged Bhatgaon village land acquisition irregularities

The facility was established to roll out the BrahMos Next Generation (BrahMos-NG) missiles, making UP an aerospace and defence hub, putting Lucknow prominently on the world map. (Pic for representation)

Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:10 am IST

YogiGovt@8: A ‘surprise’ CM who became a brand and now a constant of BJP’s politics

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:08 am IST

‘Neja mela’ controversy: BJP plans to regain hold over OBC, Dalits

In 2014 Lok Sabha and 2017 UP assembly election, the BJP was able to make inroad into the BSP-SP vote bank by mobilising the support of Dalit communities. (For Representation)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:42 am IST

Big rejig on cards? Yogi Cabinet’s likely reshuffle to set 2027 momentum with some big exits, entries

The move is also part of the BJP’s plan to counter the PDA (Pichada or backwards, Dalits and Alpsahkhyaks or Muslims formula) of the Samajwadi Party, its main political rival in the state. (HT File Photo)

Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:40 am IST

Oppn misinformation on Mahakumbh failed to shake people’s faith: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaking at legislative assembly in Lucknow on March 4. (HT photo)

Published on Mar 05, 2025 06:38 am IST

BSP facing challenge from rival parties out to woo Dalits in U.P.

Mayawati is asking her party leaders to highlight the schemes launched under the BSP governments for the welfare of the Dalits. (HT file)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:52 am IST

After Mahakumbh, buzz about ministry expansion, U.P. BJP rejig

The BJP won the bypolls comprehensively bagging seven out of 10 seats on its own and one seat went to its ally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal. (File Photo)

Published on Feb 27, 2025 05:50 am IST

Sanatan, Dalit, development: Yogi’s 3-card ploy in 2027 play

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath (PTI)

Published on Feb 25, 2025 05:44 am IST

Yogi focuses on dev, welfare, caste rainbow on road to 2027

Yogi invoked Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, Sant Kabir and Mata Shabari at the press conference after finance minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tabled the budget in the assembly, announcing the launch of various schemes in the name of Dalit icons (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 21, 2025 06:00 am IST

Budget dedicated to Sanatan culture, welfare, says Yogi

Paying tribute to Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Yogi Adityanath said, “The state government is constructing an Ambedkar memorial and culture center in Lucknow (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Published on Feb 21, 2025 04:00 am IST

UP’s claim on Waqf properties puts contentious clause under spotlight

The office of the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board in Lucknow . (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:53 am IST

Waqf bill: Oppn members’ charges are baseless, says JPC chief

JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal was in Lucknow on January 28. (HT file)

Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:12 am IST

Yogi to rev up Milkipur bypoll campaign with rally today

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT Files)

Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:08 am IST

Another Mayawati nephew on political horizon...Ishan attends BSP meet

Ishan Anand standing left of BSP chief Mayawati in the review meeting held on Thursday. (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 17, 2025 04:27 am IST

Mahakumbh: Over 3.5 cr take first ‘Amrit Snan’ on Makar Sankranti

Flower petals being showered on devotees during the first ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Mahakumbh on Makar Sankranti, at Sangam in Prayagraj, Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:34 am IST

After Paunsh Purnima, focus shifts to first Amrit Snan today

Devotees arrive to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of ‘Paush Purnima’ during the Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Monday (Deepak gupta/ht )

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:52 am IST

Waves of faith and fervour: First Rajasi Snan tomorrow, Akhadas ready to take holy dip

An aerial view of Sangam ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj (HT )

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:47 pm IST

Visitors returning to Sangam after years will be amazed by city’s transformation: Jaiveer Singh

Jaiveer Singh, Uttar Pradesh tourism and culture minister, (File)

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:20 am IST

Restive NDA allies out to win back core caste support base

Considered a reliable ally of the BJP, the Apna Dal (S) has influence over OBC voters, particularly the Kurmis in Central and South Uttar Pradesh. It has 13 MLAs in the state assembly and one MP in the Lok Sabha. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:52 am IST

Can BJP wrest Milkipur to reverse Faizabad setback?

The filing of the nomination papers for the bypoll will commence on January 10 (Pic for representation)

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 09:00 pm IST

2027 U.P. Assembly elections : Azam’s missive against INDIA bloc paving way for tie-up with Azad?

SP leader Azam Khan (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 05:54 am IST

10 days after UP Cabinet decision, panel on Nazul issue yet to be formed

According to sources, the constitution of the committee has been delayed. When asked about the committee, Khanna refused to comment. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Dec 04, 2024 07:58 am IST

ASP targets booths to challenge BSP ahead of 2027 polls

The initiative aims to strengthen the party’s hold on Dalit, OBC, and Muslim voters (Sourced)

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 09:26 am IST

Yogi Adityanath aces UP bypoll test with campaign charisma, slogan

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a press conference in Lucknow on Saturday after the BJP’s victory in the state assembly bypolls. (PTI PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:40 am IST

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