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What is Samajwadi Party?

Samajwadi Party

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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INDIA bloc to continue in UP Assembly polls in 2027: Akhilesh Yadav

Yadav also criticised the BJP's handling of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, promising a probe into "mismanagement" if his party comes to power

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Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 5:45 PM IST

Dynastic mindset obstructs inclusive growth in India, says CM Yogi

Adityanath was addressing the inaugural session of a leading media group's event held at a hotel auditorium in the Ramgarh Tal area here, the Uttar Pradesh government said in a statement

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Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 6:13 PM IST

Akhilesh accuses Yogi-led UP govt of large-scale mining in Chambal ravines

Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been transferred to regions like Basti and Gorakhpur

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 10:28 AM IST

BJP govt will reduce everything to 'zero' before its exit: Akhilesh Yadav

Just like their 'zero tolerance' has become zero, the slogan of 'zero poverty' will also turn out to be a BJP-style jumla, the former chief minister added

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Updated On : 15 Apr 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

SP MP Zia Ur Rehman moves SC, challenges validity of new Waqf Act

SP leader argues the amendments violate fundamental rights, particularly the removal of Waqf by user," induction of non-Muslim members into Waqf councils

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2025 | 6:24 AM IST

Bank fraud: SP leader Vinay Tiwari, firm's MD in ED custody till Apr 11

Tiwari (59) is the son of a former minister and strongman from Gorakhpur late Hari Shankar Tiwari. He represented his father's assembly constituency of Chillupar in Gorakhpur

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 9:28 PM IST

Govt creating obstacles in people celebrating Eid freely: Akhilesh Yadav

He pointed to heightened security measures at Eidgahs and mosques, claiming they were excessive and unnecessary

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Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Rajasthan CM slams SP MP's remarks on Rana Sanga; demands action

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on March 21, Suman called Rana Sanga a "traitor" and said that Hindus are his descendants

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Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

SP MLA Abu Azmi gets anticipatory bail in Aurangzeb remarks case

While granting relief to the politician, the court imposed a set of conditions, which included furnishing a solvent surety bond of Rs 20,000

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2025 | 9:55 PM IST

Abu Azmi pays tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj amid controversy

Last week, Abu Asim Azmi was suspended from the legislative assembly until the conclusion of the ongoing budget session on March 26 following his remarks praising Aurangzeb

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Updated On : 11 Mar 2025 | 5:02 PM IST

SP MLA Abu Azmi says suspension arbitrary, alleges threats to life, family

Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar suspended Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi for the entire duration of the ongoing budget session

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

SP MLA Abu Azmi suspended from Maharashtra Assembly for Aurangzeb remark

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi had reportedly said that Aurangzeb was not a 'cruel administrator' and 'built many temples'

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

Akhilesh hits back at UP CM Yogi for targeting SP over Ansal Group issue

Uttar Pradesh Police Tuesday booked the embattled Ansal Group for alleged cheating, breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and organised crime

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 9:34 AM IST

'Will track them from depths of hell', UP CM invokes Ansal to slam SP

While MoUs were signed in the past, their real value lies in implementation, which did not happen under previous governments

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 11:39 PM IST

MLA Azmi's praise for Aurangzeb rocks Maharashtra Assembly; House adjourned

Soon after the House proceedings began, the ruling alliance members claimed Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 1:45 PM IST

Aurangzeb remarks: Mumbai Police probes into case against SP MLA Abu Azmi

Azmi, who is the Samajwadi Party's Maharashtra president, had said that during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

If voted to power in 2027, will bring 'Stree Samman Yojana': Akhilesh

The former chief minister also shared an about 4-minute video highlighting the challenges faced by women

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

They only indulge in Hindu-Muslim politics: Shivpal Yadav slams BJP in UP

"Inflation, unemployment and corruption, all three have increased, they have handed over the state to the bureaucracy, says Shivpal Yadav

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2025 | 6:31 AM IST

SP govt aided only its own people; we work for all UP residents: CM Yogi

Yogi added that all government employees are entitled to free healthcare under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Cashless Health Scheme

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Updated On : 25 Feb 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Akhilesh slams CM for Maha Kumbh arrangements, calls it double-blunder govt

He accused the state government of being interested in marketing and trying to brush up its image even as people faced inconveniences

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 7:05 AM IST