BSP chief Mayawati criticised the SP, Congress and other opposition parties for using blue symbols while allegedly retaining casteist and narrow-minded attitudes. She accused them of political opportunism, defended the BSP as the genuine Ambedkarite party and questioned Congress’s political prospects
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai said all clearances have been secured for Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" programme in Prayagraj on Saturday. The Congress expects a record turnout, with a motorcycle rally planned ahead of the student interaction at KP Ground
The UP government's Special Investigation Team has intensified its probe into the alleged ₹50 crore Ayodhya Ram Temple embezzlement case. Investigators are cross-verifying physical gold and silver offerings against temple ledgers while re-interrogating key suspect Tinnu Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of financial opacity, claiming that crucial CCTV footage linked to alleged Ram temple donation irregularities is missing, while demanding a full inquiry into land acquisitions in Ayodhya
The BJP Central Election Committee reviewed candidate selection for Maharashtra MLC polls and discussed organisational restructuring across key states, including Uttar Pradesh, ahead of upcoming elections. The meeting, attended by top leaders including Narendra Modi, also focused on strategy and governance outreach
Tauqeer Raza, cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested in Bareilly after the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign sparked violence. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned rioters of stern action, asserting his government will not allow blockades or curfew
A Dalit engineer in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted inside his office by a BJP worker, sparking outrage. The Trinamool Congress accused BJP of shielding perpetrators and trampling on Dalits, even as the accused was arrested after the incident
