Uttar Pradesh Politics

The Samajwadi Party and Congress are signalling competing priorities ahead of seat-sharing negotiations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. While the Samajwadi Party remains the larger Opposition force in the state, Congress is seeking sufficient political space to rebuild its organisation. Despite public signals of pressure and disagreement, leaders from both parties maintain that the alliance remains intact and that the final decision will be taken by their senior leadership.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved the implementation of the Model Building Regulations, 2026, to simplify building map and plot approvals in areas governed by industrial development authorities. The Cabinet also approved a scheme to waive interest and penalties on outstanding dues arising under various tax laws up to December 2025. The decisions are aimed at improving ease of doing business, supporting investment and accelerating infrastructure and urban development.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has challenged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to contest the 2027 Assembly elections from Ayodhya. Speaking at a religious gathering, Yadav also discussed the Samajwadi Party's development plans for Ayodhya, announced financial assistance for women if his party returns to power, and said he would visit the Ram temple with party leaders.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has warned young people against liquor and the Samajwadi Party, accusing the previous SP government of allowing political recommendations to influence recruitment. His remarks came during an appointment-letter distribution programme for 470 sportspersons selected for Uttar Pradesh Police jobs.

The BJP marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public life with nationwide programmes, with senior leaders including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and BJP president Nitin Nabin highlighting what they described as achievements in welfare, national security, infrastructure and economic growth.

Mayawati is preparing for a major Lucknow rally marking Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary as the BSP attempts to rebuild its political organisation ahead of the 2027 Assembly election

The Samajwadi Party’s absence from Mallikarjun Kharge’s lunch meeting for INDIA bloc leaders has triggered fresh speculation over coordination among Opposition parties.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has become the country’s fifth-largest exporting State, with exports crossing ₹2 lakh crore, while Bhadohi’s handmade carpets are making a major contribution to the State’s growing global trade.

The INDIA bloc is intensifying its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition MPs planning another major protest in Delhi and seeking a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has used the latest Rajya Sabha nomination arithmetic to project an “80-20” political contest ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.

The Odisha Cabinet has approved free textbooks for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. The five-year scheme is estimated to cost ₹284.07 crore and is expected to benefit around 28.7 lakh students.

The Enforcement Directorate has sought an FIR over alleged irregularities in Punjab Cricket Association land purchases worth approximately ₹78 crore. The allegations concern property valuations and financial transactions and remain subject to investigation.