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Mayawati sacks tainted Minister
2008-06-09 00:00:00 A Minister in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's cabinet has been charged with murder. In what seems to be yet another case of hooliganism by a Minister -- Jamuna Nishad, who holds the fisheries portfolio in Maya's cabinet -- was arrested for murder of a police constable by one of ...
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Mayawati recommends CBI probe into Arushi case
2008-05-29 16:43:00 The UP government today pressed for a CBI probe into the sensational double murder case in which a leading dentist is accused of killing his 14-year old daughter and servant but the Centre rejected it. Under attack for “shoddy” investigation into the murder of Arushi and domestic help Hemraj in Noida on 16th May, Chief Minister ...
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Fight between Mayawati and Ghandi family
2008-04-16 21:26:00 This is now an open fact in front of us that Mayawati wants to become Prime Minister of India and she is very confident about completing this dream soon. Mayawati wants to repeat her success with UP politics in other parts of India also. Mayawati knows that if she can arrange around 100 of seats in Lok sabha elections then she can think of becoming next prime minister of India with the support of other parties.However, on the other hand congress which is dreaming about making Rahul Ghandi next Prime Minister of India is trying to consolidate their positions in different parts of India and especially in UP, where congress is almost zero. Therefore, in recent visit to UP, Rahul Ghandi tried to highlight the failures of UP government and tried everything to increase acceptance of congress in UP.Whereas Mayawati took it as attack on her strong hold and therefore, she started full fledge attack on Nehru-Ghandi family. According to Mayawati people of India are feed up with their rule and ...
Mayawati unveils her own statue
2008-04-14 23:22:00 Justifies decision to erect statue, cites Kanshi Ram?s will Click here to read more
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Mayawati emerging as a national powerbroker, says Time
2008-04-09 13:06:00 New York, Apr.9 (ANI): In the week gone by, she has indirectly engaged in a verbal duel with young Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and sarcastically remarked that his meetings with Dalits or the socially underprivileged and backwards in Uttar Pradesh and in other parts of the country are followed by baths with scented soap. But, if ...
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Buta accuses Mayawati of denying info
2008-04-05 09:37:00 Under attack from Mayawati on the issue of alleged casteist remarks against her, National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairperson Buta Singh today accused the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister of denying the panel relevant documents needed to take action. Asserting that the Commission would summon farmer leader Mahendra Singh Tikait, who allegedly made the casteist ...
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Mayawati ?inspires?, but could Bollywood get her nod please?
2008-04-03 06:26:00 Upon learning that some Bollywood producers are planning films ‘inspired’ by her life in politics and out of it, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has advised them to err on the side of caution.
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HC issues notice to Mayawati on Centre?s tax evasion plea
2008-04-02 13:59:00 The Delhi High Court has sought a response from UP Chief Minister Mayawati on a petition filed by the Centre challenging the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal’s decision giving her a clean chit in a disproportionate assets case.
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Tikait arrest to enforce law: Mayawati
2008-04-02 13:57:00 The arrest of BKU leader Mahendra Singh Tikait is to enforce the rule of law and not out of any personal or caste enmity, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has said.
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Mayawati request for CBI probe turned down
2008-03-27 05:20:00 The central government has turned the down the Uttar Pradesh government’s request for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into various cases of alleged irregularities during the previous regime headed by Mulayam Singh Yadav.
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UPA government mum on Mayawati?s demand for CBI probes
2008-03-18 13:13:00 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati appears to have developed a sudden passion for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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Mayawati as PM? Why not, asks Lalu
2008-02-15 08:20:00 She may not be politically with him right now, but Railway Minister Lalu Prasad feels there is nothing wrong if Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati aspires to be prime minister one day.
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Mulayam trains his guns at Mayawati
2008-02-14 03:52:00 Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Wednesday launched a major offensive against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and termed her government as a “complete failure” on all fronts.
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Mayawati again threatens to withdraw support to UPA
2008-02-10 14:33:00 The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will withdraw support to the central government, party chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said here Sunday, accusing the Congress, which leads the ruling coalition, of threatening her with court cases.
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Haji Ishtiyaq's arrest: Anger against Mayawati govt
2008-02-09 20:20:00 Haji Ishtiyaq, a shopkeeper, in Baghpat, was picked up by the police on January 27, just because of a 'prediction' in a mocking tone, that Mayawati government may not last long. His arrest has now become a major issue in Western UP.The conversation between Haji Ishtiaq and a BSP worker who was drinking near his shop, that ultimately led to the arrest, is reproduced here*:Haji Ishtiaq: Making merry, aren't you!BSP Worker: Ya, it's our government & we will make merry for next 15 years in the state. (two more terms)Haji Ishtiaq: Let's see how long Mayawati and her government lastOn the complaint of the BSP worker, Ishtiaq was later arrested, charged under sections meant for anti-national activities, linked with terrorists and thrown into jail. He was even charged of conspiracy to kill Mayawati.But the issue has now snowballed into a major controversy. Nearly 50,000 attended the Mahapanchayat, which was addressed by Ajit Singh and Kokab Hameed. Maulana Masood Madani has critici...
Chiranjeevi fans angry from Mayawati
2008-02-06 17:52:00 Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Furious with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for her derogatory comment about actors, Telugu film personalities Tuesday demanded that she apologise within 48 hours. “She has insulted actors and should tender an apology within 48 hours,” said veteran filmmaker L.V. Prasad, addressing a press conference here with other members of his fraternity. Mayawati ...
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Chiranjeevi fans angry from Mayawati
2008-02-06 17:52:00 Hyderabad, Jan 8 (IANS) Furious with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for her derogatory comment about actors, Telugu film personalities Tuesday demanded that she apologise within 48 hours. “She has insulted actors and should tender an apology within 48 hours,” said veteran filmmaker L.V. Prasad, addressing a press conference here with other members of his fraternity. Mayawati ...
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Mayawati seeks central intervention to protect N Indians in Maharashtra
2008-02-05 03:55:00 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has accused the Maharashtra govt of having failed to check attacks on north Indians and demanded central intervention to protect their lives and properties in the state in the wake of breakaway Shiv Sena group targeting them.
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Mayawati factor bringing Congress, Samajwadi Party together
2008-01-25 06:53:00 The rise and rise of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is forcing the Congress and the Samajwadi Party to work towards an understanding, albeit hesitatingly and with one condition - no Amar Singh please.
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Mayawati and Private Sector Reservations
2008-01-18 21:10:00 Taking the Social Justice politics of Affirmative Entitlement a step further, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP Supremo Mayawati has announced for the first time “mandatory” reservations in the Private Sector. This is different from the previous announcements her government in Uttar Pradesh had made on private sector reservations. On August 10, 2007, the Mayawati government had ...
BJP, Mayawati and the Congress
2008-01-16 00:18:00 Something unheard of happened down south in the hotbed of Dravidian politics. The Hindustan Times reports that The massive crowd turnout, its hysterical reaction to Modi’s arrival on stage at the Thuglak anniversary and the thunderous cheer to his nearly one-hour speech had Tamil Nadu’s BJP leaders wondering whether they finally had the charismatic campaigner who can breach the Dravidian fort for the BJP. While the BJP breaching the dravidian fort maybe a pipe dream for a long time come, Thuglak Editor Cho Ramaswamy surmised it well “I welcome the merchant of death to – corruption, official apathy, terrorism, darkness and despair.” With Jayalalitha dishing out a 43 course lunch to Modi the BJP maybe beginning to re-stitch its string of pearls alliance strategy. While allies are important, it is even more important to pay attention to the new BJP strategy, glimpses of which have made it to the media after the first meeting of the BJP’s 19-member central election manage...
Lucknow painted blue for Maya?s birthday celebration today
2008-01-15 08:52:00 Elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate 52nd birthday of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in Lucknow on Tue with the public places and parks associated with the party ideologues in the state capital being tastefully decorated.
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Mayawati to celebrate 52nd birthday
2008-01-14 18:59:00 Present Chief Minister of UP and strong BSP leader Bahanji Mayawati will celebrate her 52nd birthday tomorrow. Born on 15 January, 1956 in Delhi, Mayawati has achieved great heights in her political career. She has emerged as stronger leader in Indian politics after winning the UP election without the support of any other political party. Many people believe her great social engineering skills behind her great success in UP. Mayawati also holds the credit of first Dalit women to become the Chief Minister of any state of India. She was also chief minister of UP for three times earlier with the support of BJP but this time she is CM without any external support. Therefore, we can hope that this birthday of Mayawati will be a great affair for Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and therefore, BSP will try hard to make this birthday of Mayawati a memorable moment for her. Already, preparations for her Birthday are almost complete and her houses in Lucknow and Delhi are given complete makeov...
Mayawati forgets Muslims: No place in 30% job quota in private sector
2008-01-11 21:34:00 UP Chief Minister Mayawati has announced 30% quota in private sector. The scheme says that any industrial group that seeks land in Uttar Pradesh or any government assistnce in any other form, will have to give voluntary quota.No doubt it is a marvellous idea despite the fact that not many investors are coming to UP. But it is also true that UP is not totally devoid of opportunities. If properly implemented and monitored this scheme can work wonders. But Maya has conveniently forgotten Muslims. The 30% quota would be divided equally among Dalits, Other Backward Castes (OBCs) and Upper Castes. So where are Muslims? After Samajwadi Party, it is BSP that gets most Muslim votes. But Mayawati has had a strange relationship with Muslims. She is never comfortable with the community. And is only reaping the benefits of the work of her mentor Kashi Ram, who had brought the Dalis and Muslims together in heartland, after the failure of Dr Faridi's experiment.From Urdu poet Malikzada Manzoor Ah...
Mayawati forgets Muslims: No place in 30% job quota in private sector
2008-01-11 21:34:00 UP Chief Minister Mayawati has announced 30% quota in private sector. The scheme says that any industrial group that seeks land in Uttar Pradesh or any government assistnce in any other form, will have to give voluntary quota.No doubt it is a marvellous idea despite the fact that not many investors are coming to UP. But it is also true that UP is not totally devoid of opportunities. If properly implemented and monitored this scheme can work wonders. But Maya has conveniently forgotten Muslims. The 30% quota would be divided equally among Dalits, Other Backward Castes (OBCs) and Upper Castes. So where are Muslims? After Samajwadi Party, it is BSP that gets most Muslim votes. But Mayawati has had a strange relationship with Muslims. She is never comfortable with the community. And is only reaping the benefits of the work of her mentor Kashi Ram, who had brought the Dalis and Muslims together in heartland, after the failure of Dr Faridi's experiment.From Urdu poet Malikzada Manzoor Ah...
Without elite security cover, BSP may review support: Mayawati
2008-01-07 12:57:00 Claiming that some of her political opponents were trying to “kill” her and the central government was aware of it, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday threatened to review her party’s support to the government unless she was provided elite Special Protection Group (SPG) security cover.
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Mayawati has requested the Prime Minister to impose a ban on the Aaja Nachl
2007-12-02 14:29:00 After Yash Chopra rendered an unconditional apology, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has agreed to lift the ban on his production Aaja Nachle. The film, which ran into trouble because of certain lyrics, will now be screened in all theatres without the controversial line. "We have just received a formal apology from Yash Chopra, who has agreed to not only remove the objectionable portions from the title song but has also assured us that he will not use those lines in any of his future films. In view of the apology and his assurance, the state government has decided to lift the ban. Movie halls will begin screening the film by Saturday evening."The film was slapped with a total ban in Uttar Pradesh and in the National Capital Region of Noida.More about Cinema More About Health & Tips Chief Minsiter Mayawati said that the ban was in keeping with the sentiments of the various Dalit groups that found certain languages and lyrics in the film objectionable. There were also report...
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Mayawati lifts ban on ?Aaja Nachle? after Chopra apology
2007-12-01 13:49:00 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Saturday decided to lift the ban imposed on Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film “Aaja Nachle” following an apology by producer Yash Chopra who has also decided to remove the objectionable parts of the title song’s lyrics.
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Mayawati remembers Kanshi Ram - but doesn?t forget elections
2007-10-09 17:29:00 Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The launch of the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) pre-election campaign? Or a rally to mark mentor Kanshi Ram’s first death anniversary? It could have been both Tuesday as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati addressed a million supporters here and asked them to usher in BSP rule at the centre.
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Mayawati sacks 3,964 policemen of Mulayam regime; 6 IPS officers too suspen
2007-09-18 16:40:00 Mayawati govt in Uttar Pradesh has sacked 3,964 police personnel recruited during the previous Samajwadi Party regime and suspended six senior IPS officers including two DIGs on charges of irregularities in selection.
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Mayawati sacked cops to make money, alleges Mulayam
2007-09-14 13:34:00 Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Stung by the mass dismissal of 6,000 policemen recruited in the last two years of his regime, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday fired his first major salvo against state chief minister Mayawati.
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Mayawati suspends 12 senior IPS officers
2007-09-11 18:09:00 Mayawati Government has suspended 12 senior IPS officers including 8 DIG and 2 IG in connection with UP police recruitment scandal during Samajwadi Party regime whereas recruitment of 6,504 police constables has been cancelled. Latest India News
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Closing New Retail Stores is not good for India
2007-08-25 13:58:00 I came across this article posted by the Indiaretailbiz.com site and had to comment on the seriousness of the situation. Big blow to modern retail in Uttar Pradesh; Mayawati orders closure of Reliance Fresh and Spencer?s stores The article states; ?The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday has ordered closure of 10 new... Please visit www.theindiastreet.com for more!
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Bachchan?s letter ?donating? farmland reaches Mayawati
2007-07-21 13:30:00 Lucknow, July 20 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s much-hyped letter declaring his wish to “donate” back to the gram-sabha (village council) land allotted to him as a “farmer” reached the Uttar Pradesh chief minister’s office Friday afternoon.
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Mayawati reveals assets: Rs 52 crore
2007-06-26 14:19:00 LUCKNOW: India’s Dalit icon and the woman crores of downtrodden people look up to for political deliverance has clearly left her humble beginnings behind. UP chief minister Mayawati has assets worth over Rs 52 crore, according to an affidavit filed on Monday by her along with the nomination papers for the Vidhan Parishad. And to add glitter to her wealth, the lady has diamonds worth nearly Rs 50 lakh. Mayawati, 51, whose BSP swept Mulayam Singh Yadav out of power, did not contest the assembly election and is now seeking a berth in the Upper House to stay on as CM. Mayawati’s immense wealth is despite the fact that she does not own a car, agricultural or non-agricultural land. What she owns is "commercial and residential space". The CM’s assets, including movable and immovable property, bank balance are: Cash: Rs 50.27 lakh; Deposits in banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies: Rs 12.88 lakh; jewellery: Rs 50.87 lakh;diamonds 380.1...
Mayawati reverses Mulayam?s orders, scraps judicial commissions
2007-06-01 15:04:00 Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Reversing several key decisions taken by her predecessor Mulayam Singh Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Friday scrapped three judicial commissions as well as the university status given to a dental college here. At a cabinet meeting, Mayawati also abolished the state’s Subordinate Services Commission. While no reason was officially given, a highly ...
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Butter chicken and barbs for media, spinach for Mayawati
2007-05-25 15:30:00 New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) On her first visit to the capital after assuming power in Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati invited the media to a five-star hotel, offered them paneer, dal makhani and butter chicken, but preferred not to break bread with them. She preferred to sit in a separate room at Hotel Oberoi Intercontinental with her ...
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Mayawati mum on president, to meet Sonia
2007-05-25 14:17:00 New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who holds the key to who would be the next president, continued her ambiguous stand Friday amid indications that she might go along with the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA). “Our party is not a UPA ally, but to keep ...
In Mayawati?s Uttar Pradesh Blue is the new Saffron
2007-05-16 02:22:00 ? OffStumped For All Things Right of Center, Bringing a Right of Centre Reality Check to Indian Politics, News Media Reporting and Opinion now in Hindi ?? ?? ?? ???? ????? ??. ? In nearly over a decade Uttar Pradesh has a majority government. As the BSP’s Mayawati settles down into the Chief Minister’s chair in Lucknow, the ...
The words that set Mayawati dreaming
2007-05-11 14:28:00 Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) Exactly 29 years ago, when she was just out of college and busy preparing for civil services, Mayawati was told by a man she considered her friend, philosopher and guide: “So you wish to become DM (district magistrate)? Follow my path and you will become CM one day.” This guide was none ...
Congress congratulates Mayawati, pats Rahul
2007-05-11 14:25:00 New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Finding a silver lining in the dark election clouds, the Congress Friday expressed satisfaction over the Samajwadi Party’s defeat in Uttar Pradesh and patted Rahul Gandhi for an “inspiring” campaign - despite not improving its performance since the last polls. “We congratulate Mayawati for spreading the ‘mayajal’ (means illusion but actually ...
Mayawati’s BSP takes Uttar Pradesh - Offstumped early analysis
2007-05-11 14:15:00 — OffStumped For All Things Right of Center, Bringing a Right of Centre Reality Check to Indian Politics, News Media Reporting and Opinion now in Hindi अब आप के लिये हिंदी मे. — Mayawati’s strategy of sewing up rainbow coalition, particularly wooing Brahmins and other upper castes, appeared to have paid rich dividends to BSP. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was poised to take power in Uttar Pradesh after pulling off a spectacular showing on Friday in Assembly elections. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav has conceded defeat and tendered his resignation. The BJP’s central office in New Delhi was silent on Friday as the vote count in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections showed the saffron party’s decline after a worse than ever performance. It now looks like Mayawati will not need anyone’s support to form the government getting very close to the half way mark. Offstumped attempts to get beneath headlines...
The words that set Mayawati dreaming
2007-05-11 13:28:00 Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) Exactly 29 years ago, when she was just out of college and busy preparing for civil services, Mayawati was told by a man she considered her friend, philosopher and guide: “So you wish to become DM (district magistrate)? Follow my path and you will become CM one day.” This guide was none ...
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Congress congratulates Mayawati, pats Rahul
2007-05-11 13:25:00 New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Finding a silver lining in the dark election clouds, the Congress Friday expressed satisfaction over the Samajwadi Party’s defeat in Uttar Pradesh and patted Rahul Gandhi for an “inspiring” campaign - despite not improving its performance since the last polls. “We congratulate Mayawati for spreading the ‘mayajal’ (means illusion but actually ...
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Mayawati: A humble teacher becomes the demolishing queen (PROFILE)
2007-05-11 13:05:00 New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) It has taken Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) undisputed leader Mayawati 23 years to leapfrog from being an unknown entity to the demolishing queen in India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh. Although she has been the Uttar Pradesh chief minister thrice, this is the first time the BSP has ended up as ...
Mayawati guns for Mulayam, promises jail for ruling ?duo?
2007-05-01 11:35:00 Lucknow, May 1 (IANS) With tiresome regularity she targets Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav and his able lieutenant Amar Singh at every election rally swearing to send them to “jail” as her top priority. And Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati’s gambit seems to be working. “Uttar Pradesh is being ruled by a corrupt and ...
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Fast on polling day till you cast vote: Mayawati
2007-04-16 11:32:00 Barabanki, April 15 (IANS) As Uttar Pradesh seems to be heading towards a close contest, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Sunday asked her supporters to observe fast on the polling day until they cast their votes. “You should take a pledge to observe fast on the polling day until you have cast your vote,” Mayawati ...
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