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Did Akhilesh expel Mulayam, Shivpal from SP national executive?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Names of the Samajwadi patriarch and his brother were reportedly struck off the party’s list of national executive committee members

In what could probably prove as the last straw in the family drama of the Yadav clan, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has reportedly struck off the names of his estranged father and party Mulayam Singh Yadav and uncle Shivpal Yadav from the list of SP’s national executive committee.

On Monday, a list of the party’s 55-member national executive committee which is to be submitted to the Election Commission was released by party general secretary and Mulayam’s cousin, Professor Ram Gopal Yadav. The list neither mentions Mulayam and Shivpal as members nor carries any rider of a different post being assigned to the duo. While Mulayam is the SP’s founder, Shivpal has largely been viewed as the man who controlled the party’s grassroots cadres.

The list released by Ram Gopal Yadav – a fierce rival of Shivpal – names SP leader Kironmoy Nanda as the party’s national vice-president while naming 10 general secretaries, including Azam Khan, Naresh Agarwal and Indrajeet Saroj, 10 secretaries, 25 members including Jaya Bachchan and six special invitees. The party has also retained Rajya Sabha MP and Mulayam’s confidante Sanjay Seth as its treasurer.

The SP chief’s apparent decision to expunge names of his father and uncle – with whom he had a much publicised falling out during the run up to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls earlier this year – comes at a time when both Mulayam and Shivpal have been dropping hints of floating a splinter Samajwadi party unit.

Although Mulayam had only a few days earlier claimed that he had no differences with his son and that he was not planning to form a new party, Shivpal has been more vocal in his disapproval of Akhilesh’s leadership and had, in June this year, announced that he would float a new outfit called the Samajwadi Secular Front.

There had been some speculation that Akhilesh may name Mulayam as the Samajwadi Party patron but SP leaders quashed such rumours with party spokesperson Rajendra Chowdhury claiming that “he party constitution does not have any provision for such a post (of patron). I am not aware whether he is the patron or not”.

Mulayam has made no secret of the fact that he has been upset with his son for unceremoniously ousting him as the SP president in January this year.

On September 25, while addressing a press conference in Lucknow, the SP patriarch had echoed sentiments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Akhilesh and said: “the man who occupies the highest political office of the country had said in Kannauj – jo baap ka nahi, woh kisi ka nahi (one who isn’t loyal to his father, can’t be loyal to anyone else) – need I say anything else now”.

Mulayam had claimed that he had been promised by Akhilesh in January that he would be named the SP president within three months of the UP assembly polls getting over but that his son had later reneged on the promise.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Women’s quota bill fails in Lok Sabha as it falls short of two-thirds majority

Women’s reservation proposal failed in Lok Sabha after securing 298 votes, below the required two-thirds majority

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Government secures 298 votes in favour, 230 against; proposal does not pass constitutional threshold

The proposed amendment related to women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday after the government could not secure the required two-thirds majority.

The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the constitutional threshold needed for passage. As a constitutional amendment, it required the support of at least two-thirds of members present and voting.

Despite securing a simple majority, the government was unable to gather sufficient support to meet this requirement.

Debate continues over two days

The discussion on the bill extended late into Thursday and continued on Friday, with members from both sides participating in the debate on women’s representation in legislative bodies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged members to support the proposal, calling for wider consensus on the issue.

Implications of the outcome

The failure of the bill underscores the challenges in securing broad political agreement on constitutional amendments, especially those related to representation and electoral reforms.

The proposal was aimed at advancing women’s representation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, an issue that has remained under discussion for several years.

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Rahul Gandhi faces FIR order as Allahabad High Court acts on dual citizenship plea

High Court allows plea in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, paving the way for further legal process.

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April 17, 2026

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking legal action in connection with allegations related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status, marking a fresh development in the case.

The petition was filed by a political worker, who had approached the court seeking directions for registration of a case over claims that Gandhi may have held foreign citizenship. The High Court, while hearing the matter, passed directions for further proceedings in accordance with law.

The development comes after a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow had earlier declined to order registration of an FIR, reportedly observing that it lacked jurisdiction in matters concerning citizenship.

Background

The case is linked to allegations that Rahul Gandhi may have held British citizenship. Under Indian law, dual citizenship is not permitted. However, these claims remain part of the petitioner’s submissions and have not been established by any court.

During earlier hearings, the High Court had sought records and considered material presented by the parties involved.

What happens next

With the High Court allowing the plea, the matter is expected to proceed as per due legal process. This may involve examination by the appropriate authority and further judicial review at subsequent stages.

The case carries both legal and political significance given Rahul Gandhi’s role as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses relief in passport row case

Congress leader Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses interim relief and directs him to seek bail from Guwahati High Court.

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Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered another legal setback on Friday after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend protection in a case linked to his remarks about Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

A bench of the apex court refused to interfere with an earlier order that had stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court. This decision leaves the Congress leader open to possible arrest by Assam Police in connection with the case.

During the hearing, Khera’s counsel sought interim protection, but the court declined the request and advised him to approach the appropriate court in Assam for relief. The bench clarified that the Guwahati High Court should decide any bail plea independently and on its merits.

“Am I a terrorist?” remark during hearing

While seeking protection, Khera’s legal team expressed concern over the urgency of the situation. In court, his counsel remarked, “Am I a terrorist?” highlighting the plea for temporary relief until a fresh bail application could be filed.

The Supreme Court also raised concerns over the submission of incorrect documents during the proceedings, adding another layer to the legal complications faced by the Congress leader.

Case linked to remarks on CM’s wife

The case stems from a press conference held earlier this month, where Khera made allegations regarding the citizenship status and financial assets of the Assam Chief Minister’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

He had claimed that she possessed multiple passports and owned undisclosed overseas properties. These allegations were strongly denied by the Chief Minister’s family, who termed them fabricated and misleading.

Legal battle intensifies

Earlier, the Telangana High Court had granted Khera temporary transit anticipatory bail, allowing him time to seek relief from a competent court in Assam. However, the Supreme Court stayed that order following a challenge by Assam authorities, escalating the legal battle.

With the latest ruling, Khera is now expected to move the Guwahati High Court for anticipatory bail as the case continues to unfold.

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