Politics

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu', the Minister of AYUSH in Uttar Pradesh, has reacted to the controversial statement made by preacher Devkinandan Thakur. Thakur had recently suggested that women who wear sarees would become the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Pakistan. In response, Minister Mishra emphasized that a person's identity is defined by their character, not by their clothes. Speaking to the media, Mishra acknowledged that Devkinandan Thakur's comments might be his personal views, but he clearly rejected the notion that clothing defines someone's worth. He drew a parallel with the renowned philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, who faced criticism for his attire during his visit to America. Swami Vivekananda had famously responded that the tru...

Lucknow: With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2027 on the horizon, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has already begun strategizing. Discussions around ticket distribution for SP candidates have intensified, and the party’s selection formula is now coming to light. The Samajwadi Party is expected to consider caste dynamics carefully while choosing candidates. Those with the strongest caste-based influence in their constituencies are likely to secure the party ticket, making the competition tougher than ever for hopefuls. Sources reveal that the SP will first evaluate each candidate’s real voter base through surveys. These surveys will assess a candidate’s grassroots connect, regional activity, party affiliation, and caste influence. Only those who perform well on all fronts w...