Shivpal Yadav

PDA will neither get divided, nor fall: Shivpal Yadav ahead of UP bypolls

As the campaigning for the by-elections in Uttar Pradesh gathered momentum in Mainpuri district on Sunday, senior SP leader Shivpal Yadav said the PDA will "neither get divided, nor fall". He added that one who makes such a remark will have to pay the price later, apparently attacking the ruling BJP. Speaking to reporters in Ghiror area of the district while campaigning for party candidate from Karhal seat Tej Pratap Yadav, Shivpal Yadav said the BJP will be defeated on all the nine bypoll-bound seats. He also exuded confidence in Tej Pratap Yadav's victory with a large margin and hoped that the administration ensured a transparent election. Responding to a question on the "batenge toh katenge (divided we fall)" remark of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the senior SP leader said,"PDA na toh batega, na hi katega (The PDA will neither get divided, nor fall)." The term PDA, which stands for 'Pichhade' (backward classes), 'Dalit' and 'Alpasankhyak' (minorities), was coined by Samajwad

People fed up with BJP, its hollow promises, says SP leader Shivpal Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav on Monday said that people are fed up with the BJP, which made "false and hollow" promises and have decided to vote for the SP. Talking to reporters in Saifai on the occasion of Holi, Yadav said, "Everyone is fed up with the BJP. Inflation, taxes, unemployment and corruption are at its peak. The promises BJP made were false and hollow. This time people will ensure victory for the SP candidates." "If we win UP, BJP will be wiped out," he added. Candidates on remaining seats will be declared soon, the SP national general secretary said Asked whether there are chances of his son, Aditya Yadav, contesting from Buduan in his place, Yadav said, "As of now, It's I who would be contesting." "Whatever directions the party will give, I will follow," he said. Yadav has been declared party candidate from Budaun seat.

BJP govt in UP has proved to be most corrupt: Shivpal Singh Yadav

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has alleged the BJP came to power in the state promising to end corruption, but it has proved to be the "most corrupt" government. He made the remarks here Friday evening when he had come for the 'bhoomi pujan' and foundation stone laying ceremony of a private school in the Sah Manodharpur village of Trivediganj block. "The BJP came to power about seven years ago making claims of ending corruption. But this is the most corrupt government," he alleged. When the Samajwadi Party was in power in the state, even a common worker could get his work done easily, but now nothing happens without a commission even if the the recommendation has come from an MP or an MLA, the SP general secretary claimed. Police stations or tehsils are not listening to people's complaints, he claimed. He also said the present government has not been able to bring development in any area and the entire country is in "the hands of bureaucracy". On party leader A

Shivpal Yadav named Samajwadi Party star campaigner in Mainpuri LS bypoll

In a surprise move, the Samajwadi Party has named its estranged leader Shivpal Singh Yadav as a star campaigner for the Mainpuri Lok Sabha by-elections

Shivpal Yadav announces formation of new outfit for Yadav community

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party Lohia founder Shivpal Yadav on Thursday announced formation of a new organisation for the Yadav community, and said it will fight for the cause of social justice. Yadav said the organisation -- Yadukul Renaissance Mission -- was not for or against any political party. While Shivpal is the patron of the organisation, former MP from Sambhal DP Yadav is its president while writer Vishwatma is founder member of the Mission. "We will soon be constituting the unit of the Mission across the state and country," Shivpal Yadav said at a press conference. Among the issues which the new outfit is going to take up include demand for conducting a caste census and formation of 'Ahir (Yadav) regiment' besides others. Yadavs are considered as the core vote bank of the Samajwadi Party and the formation of new outfit is seen as an obvious attempt to woo the community. The socialist leader had recently parted ways with his nephew and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav,

Shivpal Yadav declares support for NDA's presidential nominee Murmu

Shivpal Yadav, who heads the PSP(L) and is currently an SP MLA, on Saturday said he has "decided" to vote for Droupadi Murmu, the National Democratic Alliance's candidate in the upcoming elections

BJP people don't understand socialism, they need to read again: Akhiles

His attack came a day after CM Yogi accused him of "dumping" socialism and praised the his uncle Shivpal Yadav, crediting him for "keeping alive" ideals of towering socialist leader Rammanohar Lohia

Shivapal Yadav meets Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in UP jail

The meeting assumes significance since both, Azam Khan and Shivpal Yadav, are said to be upset with SP president Akhilesh Yadav

Shivpal dares Akhilesh Yadav to expel him from SP legislature party

Shivpal Yadav, who is Akhilesh Yadav's uncle and heads his own Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia), won the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls on an SP ticket

Shivpal Yadav bats for Uniform Civil Code, says will protest if needed

Yadav, who fought the recent assembly elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket, has been throwing hints that he is upset with the opposition party led by his nephew Akhilesh Yadav

Speculation rife that Shivpal Yadav may quit SP-led alliance for BJP

Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) chief Shivpal Singh Yadav's recent meeting with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has triggered speculation he may quit the SP-led alliance to cross over to the BJP

Shivpal Yadav again skips meeting of Samajwadi Party allies

PSPL head Shivpal Yadav on Tuesday skipped a meeting here between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and SP allies, triggering speculation that he is upset with his nephew

Will ally with uncle Shivpal Yadav's party, give him full respect: Akhilesh

Yadav also shared his plan of forging an alliance with small regional parties in the state for the upcoming Assembly elections

Akhilesh-Shivpal hold separate Holi functions, signalling returning cracks

The warring factions within the Yadav clan gave clear indications of their future in Etawah when Samajwadi president Akhilesh Yadav and his estranged uncle Shivpal Yadav held separate Holi functions

Shivpal extends olive branch to Akhilesh, says ready to form govt with SP

He also clarified that he is not willing to become the Chief Minister instead wants his nephew to hold the post again

No chance of going back to SP, but alliance possible: Shivpal Yadav

He, however, said that he would request Mulayam to contest the Lok Sabha polls on his party ticket

Shivpal Yadav floats 'Samajwadi Secular Morcha', Akhilesh dismissive

SP president Akhilesh Yadav was dismissive of his estranged uncle's move, and the BJP called the development the disintegration of a family-run party

Family feud 2.0: Akhilesh's uncle Shivpal Yadav quits Samajwadi Party

Forms political front Samajwadi Secular Morcha, to fight 2019 LS poll

Shivpal to float new party; claims Mulayam will be national secretary

Shivpal will soon be meeting state and national level leaders regarding the same

Shivpal Yadav list might not go down well with Akhilesh Yadav, Ramgopal

Another controversial name in the list released yesterday is that of mafia don Ateeq Ahmad who has been fielded from Kanpur Cantt seat