Politics

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will not attend the silver jubilee celebrations of Uttar Pradesh's ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) on November 5.

Seeking to play a major role in national politics post-2019, the TMC wants to unite secular parties against the "divisive politics" of BJP and RSS.

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Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today said the ongoing family feud in the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh was the result of "dynasty" politics and that BJP does not "want to fish in troubled waters".

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that there were no differences within the family or in Uttar Pradesh's ruling party and all were "united", signalling an end to days of bitter infighting.

A letter in this regard will be sent to the Governor Ram Naik and the ministers are also likely to take fresh oath.

In a rare show of admiration, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on lauded Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley over the passage of the GST Bill, saying the AAP government is "grateful" to him for pushing for tax reforms in the country.

Here’s a look at possible implications if Samajwadi Party were to split

There was shouting and screaming and choked voices. In the end the Samajwadi Party meeting called by Mulayam Singh Yadav turned into a family drama involving him, his son Akhilesh Yadav and his brother Shivpal Yadav.

“Akhilesh Yadav talks about development and he thinks about the youth. He is also trying to rein in the criminal elements in the Samajwadi Party. In the 2017 elections, he will be needed to appeal to the youth vote.” - Dharmendra Singh, a 28 year old from...

"We held discussions. Proposals have come and we will send these to the Congress Vice President for his approval," Amarinder said.

For many, Amar Singh belongs to the dark underbelly of the murky world of politics . In Delhi's power circuit, they see him as a 'wheeler dealer', a reference to his strong connections and clout.

"Lengthy election process hampered developmental works and some times generate law and order problems," said Sarkar.

"Thirdly, a committee has been formed, with veteran MP Saugata Roy heading it, to prepare a booklet on the threats of communalism, the Singur movement and the achievements of the government," he said.

Here is all you need to know about the significance of Joshi’s move to join BJP:

The tug-of-war within the first family of the Samajwadi Party escalated on Wednesday with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announcing the launch of his ‘Vikas Yatra’ on November 3, two days before his father and party patriarch Mulayam was to kick off the pa...