Politics

Trouble has mounted for BJP MLA Surendra Maithani from Kanpur as a non-bailable warrant (NBW) was issued against him by the local court. The order was passed after he failed to appear in court to give testimony in a pending case. According to reports, the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Suraj Mishra in Kanpur issued the NBW against Surendra Maithani from Govind Nagar on Thursday. Upon learning of the warrant, the MLA surrendered himself to the court. The court subsequently canceled the warrant on the condition of a personal bond of ₹20,000 and warned him to appear for future court hearings. The case dates back to 9 February 2011, when Maithani filed a report at Swarup Nagar Police Station regarding an incident in which his relative, Puneet Mohan Dhimri of Dibber village, Shimli Po...

With the Ghosi Assembly seat now vacant, political parties in Uttar Pradesh are gearing up for a high-stakes bypoll, often described as a ‘mini battle’ ahead of the 2027 state elections. The contest is shaping up as a clash between sympathy and political strategy, with both sides weighing their options and fine-tuning election strategies. SP Banks on Sympathy Wave The Samajwadi Party (SP) is reportedly planning to field Sujit Singh, son of the late legislator Sudhakar Singh, as their candidate. Sujit Singh, a two-time block pramukh, could benefit from both his father’s political legacy and the sympathy vote arising from Sudhakar Singh’s untimely demise. The BJP, meanwhile, is mobilizing its cadre to consolidate support on the ground. While Dara Singh Chauhan’s return as a candidat...

Following the landslide victory of the NDA in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya met with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a meeting that is being closely watched in political circles. The interaction, which occurred after the Bihar election results, is considered significant, though Maurya described it as a courtesy visit. During a recent event in Lucknow, Maurya was referred to as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, sparking a wave of speculation across social media. Political analysts suggest that such references are unlikely to be accidental and may indicate a calculated move by the BJP. Maurya had played a key role in NDA’s success in Bihar, and his rising prominence within the party has drawn attention. Strategic Meeting After Bihar Results ...

Lucknow: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Lucknow today for a one-day visit, during which she will inaugurate the Brahma Kumaris’ state-level campaign and attend the closing ceremony of the 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides. Extensive traffic diversions have been implemented across the city from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM to ensure security and smooth movement. The President will land at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at 11:30 AM and proceed directly to the Gulzar Upvan Rajyog Training Centre on Sultanpur Road. At noon, she will inaugurate the programme themed “Meditation for Global Unity and Trust.” Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries will attend the launch of the Brahma Kumaris’ state-level campaign, which f...

The sudden reappearance of four-time MP Dr. Ramesh Chand Tomar on the political stage has stirred significant buzz in Ghaziabad’s power corridors. His growing proximity to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is being seen as a major indicator of political realignment ahead of the 2027 Assembly and 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Tomar’s Revival Sends Signals Long considered sidelined within the BJP, Tomar’s recent activities have raised eyebrows across the opposition camp. After releasing his book in September in the presence of the Chief Minister, Tomar has now once again demonstrated political strength by inviting CM Yogi to inaugurate a newly constructed cave temple at Tarun Sagaram Teerth in Muradnagar. Political analysts believe these developments carry a clear message for...