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The Latest Breaking News from Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | Campaigning for second phase ends; voting on February 14

As many as 586 candidates are in the fray in this phase with the seats spread across nine districts

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly election | Dynasts are sleepless after first round of voting, says PM Modi at rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people of Uttar Pradesh have realised that only the BJP government has the antidote for rioters and mafias.

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections | Azam Khan — out of sight but still focus of U.P. campaign

Key to the BJP’s polarising pitch, the MP has the SP’s backing as a victim of the Yogi regime

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Letters to the Editor — February 12, 2022

Chief Minister’s remarkThere is no doubt that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cleverly worded his message, but whoever knows how to read between the lines can hardly miss the intended

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections | Previous governments in State casteists, Modi worked for welfare of all: Amit Shah

“Mafias are not visible in U.P. Azam Khan, Atiq Ahmed and Mukhtar Ansari are in jail," he said, warning if Akhilesh Yadav becomes the CM, he would release them

The Hindu

Daily Dose Ep 968: SC on hijab row, Nirmala Sitharaman on cryptocurrencies

Tanishka Sodhi brings you the news from Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, the Parliament and Russia.

Newslaundry

One phase down, six to go: Why UP’s rival alliances still have their work cut out for them

In multi-phase polls, which have become routine in bigger states or in states facing administrative challenges, the completion of phase one often brings an undercurrent for the next phases of the election campaign. This is also true for the ongoing seven-phase assembly election in Uttar Pradesh.

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Political parties wade into Yogi’s remarks

An opportunity for Kerala to highlight achievements on national stage: CPI(M)

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls | BJP is sweating in the winter of north India, says Naresh Tikait

Hindus and Muslims came together for the farmers’ agitation; its impact is being seen in the election, says the BKU chief

The Hindu

Enforcement Directorate attaches journalist Rana Ayyub’s assets worth Rs 1.77 crore

The enforcement directorate has locked assets worth over Rs 1.77 crore belonging to journalist Rana Ayyub, the Hindu reported. The action comes after an FIR was registered last year by the Indirapuram Police Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the journalist acquired money from the public in the name…

Newslaundry

Parliament updates | February 11, 2022

Rajya Sabha discussed Union Budget; Lok Sabha discussed PMAY-G, Anganwadi workers and private members' business.

The Hindu

Bengal govt. built more houses for poor than U.P., says Mamata

A real sage is someone who gives up everything, the Chief Minister remarks

The Hindu

India's future: Will more Modi mean less for Muslims, women and the media?

The fate of Muslims, women and the media are just three of the issues under the spotlight in India's regional elections. The northern state of Uttar Pradesh perhaps best sums up what's at stake. It has been ruled by PM Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP for the past five years but…

France 24

A closer look at Uttar Pradesh, Indian PM Modi's political laboratory

More than 180 million voters in five Indian states are eligible to vote for new assemblies from this Thursday. The month-long process will be a key test for the ruling BJP of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He wants to keep control of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India's most…

France 24

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Will Hathras rape case cast a shadow on election in district?

“We voted for the BJP in 2017 (Uttar Pradesh elections) and 2019 (Lok Sabha elections) because it seemed to be a nationalist party...we have no problem with (PM Narendra) Modi-ji; our displeasure is with (CM) Yogi Adityanath because injustice was done to our sister in his regime,” said Ravi Kumar…

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 967: Phase 1 polling in UP, Ashish Mishra gets bail

Supriti David brings you the news from Uttar Pradesh, the Reserve Bank of India, the Supreme Court and China.

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Assembly Elections 2022: UP records 57.79% voter turnout till 5 pm in the first phase

Uttar Pradesh recorded 57.79% voter turnout till 5 pm in the first phase of Assembly elections.

The Hindu

U.P. Assembly elections | BJP govt. needed to keep State riot-free, says PM Modi

Saharanpur constituency will go to polls in the second phase on February 14

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Local elections in key Indian state to test Modi’s popularity

Residents of Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, are voting in polls that could be bellwether of BJP’s hold.

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Vote on unemployment, inflation, crimes against women: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said the people of Uttar Pradesh should vote on issues of unemployment, inflation, poverty, crime against women and Dalits.

The Hindu

U.P. Assembly polls | Vote BJP to prevent U.P. from becoming Kerala, says CM Yogi Adityanath; Pinarayi Vijayan responds

His appeal to voters draws sarcastic retort from CPI(M)

Newslaundry

Modi hails Yogi govt, BJP policies, but was ANI interview in violation of MCC?

A day ahead of polling for the first phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on an interview with ANI’s Smita Prakash, and while it may not have been in direct violation of the model code of conduct issued by the election commission, the broadcast…

The Hindu

2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections | Over 60% turnout recorded in phase 1

58 seats recorded 63.47% voting in the 2017 election; highest turnout recorded in Kairana, which saw a high-pitched campaign.

The Independent UK

Indian state begins voting in test for Modi's Hindu politics

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is touting Hindu-first politics and big-ticket construction projects to woo voters in the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh

Dynamite News

Voters reach polling booths despite cold, foggy weather in UP's Aligarh

Voters reached the polling booths in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh city to cast their votes amid foggy and cold weather on Thursday morning.

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