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What is Samajwadi Party?

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About Samajwadi Party

What is Samajwadi Party?

The Samajwadi Party (SP), based in Uttar Pradesh, was founded in 1992 by Mulayam Singh Yadav, who formed the outfit after quitting Chandrashekhar’s Janata Dal (Socialist).
 
Prior to establishing the Samajwadi Party, Yadav had previously run a government in Uttar Pradesh as a member of Janata Dal (Socialist) with the support of the Congress. However, the state government fell as Congress withdrew its support. This led to the formation of the Samajwadi Party. The party’s main aim was to establish its position as a major force in Uttar Pradesh.
In 1993, the Samajwadi party formed an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party
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SP, BSP, Cong used Ambedkar's ideals solely for votebank politics: UP Dy CM

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 2:44 PM IST

BJP running 'double blunder' govt, not 'double engine' one: Akhilesh

He also said, BJP has even derailed the country's engine onto the wrong track

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Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 10:37 AM IST

FIR lodged against SP's Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq for power theft

The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity)

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Updated On : 19 Dec 2024 | 12:24 PM IST

'One Nation One Election' Bill tabled; Congress calls it unconstitutional

The govt tabled the 'One Nation One Election' Bill today; Congress and SP called it unconstitutional and sought its immediate withdrawal

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Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

Mayawati asks parties to back ONOE bills; slams SP, Cong on reservation

During the discussion on the Constitution in Lok Sabha, the ruling side and the opposition, especially the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, to woo Dalit and OBC voters, have said a lot of baseless"

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 4:51 PM IST

Efforts on to reduce minorities, Muslims to second-grade citizens: Akhilesh

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister accused the government of neglecting minorities, and said their rights and properties are being systematically eroded

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 6:12 PM IST

Oppn mislead people on EVMs instead of accepting defeat: Mahayuti leaders

The November 20 elections saw the Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP achieve a landslide victory by clinching 230 out of 288 assembly seats

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 12:33 PM IST

Differences among partners coming to fore; INDIA bloc's future in question

The latest point of friction has come from Maharashtra, where the Samajwadi Party (SP) has announced quitting the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2024 | 7:58 PM IST

SP decides to walk out of MVA after Babri demolition post by Uddhav's aide

We are quitting the MVA. I am speaking to (Samajwadi Party president) Akhilesh Singh Yadav, Maharashtra SP unit chief Abu Azmi said

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2024 | 2:14 PM IST

Political business: Fadnavis' Maha return, Sukhbir Badal dodges death

Devendra Fadnavis' return to Maharashtra throne, assassination attempt on Sukhbir Singh Badal in Punjab and more in this week's political news wrap

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood asks UP govt to send political delegation to Sambhal

Talking to reporters on Wednesday evening, the Sambhal MLA alleged the BJP wants to divide people and as a result, the country is lagging behind

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 11:19 AM IST

Rahul to visit violence-hit Sambhal today amid ban on entry of outsiders

Prohibitory orders, including a ban on the entry of outsiders, are in place in Sambhal

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 9:47 AM IST

Sambhal violence was pre-planned, aimed to disturb harmony: Akhilesh Yadav

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha, the MP from Kannauj said Sambhal is known for its brotherhood and this 'well-planned' violence has impacted that harmony

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 1:24 PM IST

SP, TMC skip Congress protest: Is Parliamentary deadlock coming to an end?

The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on Nov 25 and runs until Dec 20, has been marred by repeated disruption due to Opposition protests

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

Oppn MPs, Rahul Gandhi, stage walkout in Lok Sabha over Sambhal violence

Some of the Congress members also rose to their feet and Leader of the Opposition in the House Rahul Gandhi came to the isle in support of the protest

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 12:17 PM IST

Sambhal violence: SP to provide legal aid to those 'falsely' booked: Ex-MP

Tension has been brewing in Sambhal since November 19, when a Mughal-era mosque was surveyed on court orders following a petition that claimed that a Harihar temple previously stood at the site

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 7:46 AM IST

Sambhal violence: Samajwadi Party calls for 'truth-based investigation'

Further talking about the party's delegation he said that they do not wish to deteriorate the tense situation in the area, and if the district administration have a problem with the delegation

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 3:25 PM IST

Delhi: SP MP Zia Ur Rehman heads to Sambhal amid tensions, police deployed

Meanwhile, senior SP leader Mata Prasad Pandey was also stopped by the police early morning in Lucknow from visiting Sambhal. Pandey on Saturday morning informed that the district magistrate

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 2:07 PM IST

Sambhal DM asked me not to visit, says SP leader Mata Prasad Pandey

Earlier, SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav also launched an attack against the administration in the stone pelting incident in Sambhal and alleged that the administration had deliberately created unrest

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Updated On : 30 Nov 2024 | 12:29 PM IST

Newly elected BJP, RLD MLAs in UP administered oath by Assembly Speaker

In the by-elections, six MLAs of the BJP and one of its alliance partner Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) were elected. The Samajwadi Party stood victorious in two seats Karhal and Sisamau

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 1:55 PM IST