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Akhilesh Yadav calls UP budget second last of BJP govt; slams CM Yogi for not having roadmap for state

“The government only talks about the amount it has paid so far but never discloses the outstanding dues. It also never tells farmers how much the price of sugarcane has increased,” he said.

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, dismissing its recently presented budget as the “second last budget” of the BJP in the state. Yadav criticized the budget for lacking vision and failing to address the needs of the people, claiming it was nothing more than an “empty drum” full of noise but devoid of substance.

“This is the ninth budget of this government, and it is their second last. After this, there will be one final budget, and then the people will get a chance to choose a new government,” Yadav said, expressing confidence in the BJP’s impending defeat in the next elections.

The former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh accused the BJP of presenting budgets without a clear roadmap for the state’s development. “The government has presented budgets without any vision on how to take the state forward. There is no clarity on how the needs of the common people will be addressed,” he stated.

Yadav also mocked the BJP’s repeated claims of presenting the “biggest budget,” pointing out that every new budget is naturally larger than the previous one. “Every time they present a budget, they say it’s the biggest one. This statement can be made by any government because every budget is bound to be bigger than the last,” he remarked.

Describing the budget as hollow, Yadav said, “This is not a budget; it’s an empty drum that makes a lot of noise but has nothing inside. The people feel like no real budget has been presented, just sermons, while they keep wondering when the actual budget will come.”

Yadav alleged that the budget had left various sections of society disillusioned. “Farmers’ hopes have dried up, women are even more worried about managing household expenses, the unemployed see nothing but darkness ahead, and traders are feeling the deepening impact of the economic slowdown,” he said.

He also took a dig at BJP ministers and MLAs, suggesting that despite their applause in the Assembly, they would soon face public anger over issues like inflation and unemployment. “Even BJP ministers and MLAs who were thumping desks in the Assembly are now anxious because they will have to face the anger of people in their constituencies,” he added.

Yadav highlighted the BJP’s failure to deliver on its election promises, particularly those related to farmers. “The BJP manifesto promised free electricity for farmers’ irrigation needs over the next five years. Nine budgets have passed, but has this promise been fulfilled? They also pledged to set up a Rs 25,000 crore agro-infrastructure mission in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, but what happened to that?” he questioned.

He further criticized the government for not establishing a Rs 1,000 crore Bhama Shah Price Stabilization Fund for crops like potatoes, tomatoes, and onions, as promised. Yadav also accused the BJP of failing to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers and destroying mandis that were built to ensure fair prices for agricultural produce.

“They promised to provide MSP to farmers, but where is it? We had built mandis to ensure fair prices for farmers, and this government has destroyed them. Not a single new mandi has been built under BJP rule,” he claimed.

Yadav also pointed out the BJP’s unfulfilled promise to sugarcane farmers, who were assured that their dues would be paid within 14 days, with interest in case of delay. “The government only talks about the amount it has paid so far but never discloses the outstanding dues. It also never tells farmers how much the price of sugarcane has increased,” he said.

In a lighter vein, Yadav took a swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s use of Urdu words in his Assembly speech, despite the BJP’s opposition to the language. “Some people even oppose Urdu in Urdu itself,” he quipped, listing words like ‘badnaam,’ ‘bakhsha,’ ‘gunehgar,’ ‘haseen,’ and ‘duniya’ used by the CM.

Yadav concluded by asserting that the BJP’s budget had left people disillusioned and that the countdown for a new government had begun. “After nine budgets, the government still has no answers for the unemployed, struggling farmers, or common citizens. The countdown for a new government has begun,” he said, signalling the SP’s readiness to challenge the BJP in the upcoming elections.

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Congress ends Kerala suspense, VD Satheesan to be CM

Congress has named V D Satheesan as the next chief minister of Kerala, concluding its internal deliberations over the state leadership.

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The Congress party has announced that V D Satheesan will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala, ending days of speculation over the leadership choice following the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) recent electoral victory.

The decision was taken by the party leadership after internal discussions and comes amid intense lobbying among senior leaders for the top post.

Leadership decision after prolonged suspense

According to reports, the announcement was made after a series of meetings within the Congress high command, which had been deliberating between multiple contenders for the chief minister’s post.

Satheesan, who currently serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly, emerged as the final choice after discussions involving senior party leadership in Delhi.

Who is V D Satheesan

V D Satheesan is a senior Congress leader from Kerala and has been one of the party’s most prominent faces in the state. He has served as Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly since 2021 and has represented the Paravur constituency multiple times.

He is widely seen as a key strategist within the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

Internal competition within Congress

The selection process had reportedly seen competition among several senior leaders, including K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala, before the party finalized Satheesan’s name.

The delay in announcing the chief minister had led to speculation and political debate within Kerala’s political circles.

UDF returns to power in Kerala

The announcement follows the United Democratic Front’s electoral victory in the state, which ended the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) tenure in Kerala politics.

The new government formation is expected to take place soon after the formal swearing-in process is completed.

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EPS removes C Ve Shanmugam, other AIADMK leaders from party posts after pro-Vijay stand

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami removed senior leaders including C Ve Shanmugam from party posts after a section of MLAs backed Chief Minister Vijay in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test.

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Tamil Nadu politics witnessed fresh turmoil on Wednesday after AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami removed senior leaders, including C. Ve. Shanmugam, from party positions following their support to Chief Minister Vijay during the Assembly floor test.

The disciplinary action came hours after Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the confidence motion in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with support from several opposition MLAs, including a section of AIADMK legislators.

According to reports, the AIADMK leadership acted against leaders accused of defying the party whip during the trust vote. The rebellion was led by senior figures such as Shanmugam and S P Velumani, who had openly questioned Palaniswami’s leadership in recent days.

Speaking after the action, Shanmugam defended the rebel camp and questioned the legality of the whip appointment process within the party. He alleged that newly elected MLAs should first convene to elect the legislature leader and whip instead of direct appointments being made by the party chief.

The internal rift within AIADMK has intensified since the formation of the Vijay-led government in Tamil Nadu. Reports suggested that around 30 AIADMK MLAs extended support to the new administration, creating fears of a major split within the party.

Meanwhile, Vijay thanked legislators who backed his government during the confidence vote and said the new administration would function in the interest of the people of Tamil Nadu.

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Vijay removes astrologer from OSD post after political backlash

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has withdrawn the appointment of his astrologer as Officer on Special Duty following widespread political backlash.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has removed his astrologer from the post of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) following strong political criticism over the controversial appointment.

The move comes just days after Vijay appointed his astrologer, Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, to a key position in the Chief Minister’s Office. The decision had triggered immediate backlash from political allies and opposition leaders, who questioned the relevance and appropriateness of appointing an astrologer to an official government post.

According to the report, the appointment drew criticism over concerns related to governance practices and the role of non-administrative figures in official decision-making. Several leaders argued that such a move could send the wrong message in a constitutional framework that emphasizes scientific temper in public administration.

Facing mounting pressure, Vijay has now decided to withdraw the appointment, marking a quick reversal in a politically sensitive matter that had already sparked debate across Tamil Nadu’s political circles.

The astrologer, who was previously seen as a close aide and had reportedly predicted Vijay’s electoral success, had been made OSD shortly after the formation of the government. However, the decision quickly became a point of controversy, forcing the administration to reconsider.

The development highlights the growing scrutiny around key appointments made by the new government and the political challenges facing Vijay in his early tenure as Chief Minister.

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