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Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rajesh Kumar Singh is Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times at the political bureau in Lucknow. Along with covering politics, he covers government departments. He also travels to write human interest and investigative stories.

Articles by Rajesh Kumar Singh

U.P. assembly bypolls a prestige battle for Yogi, Akhilesh

BJP looks to rebuild rainbow caste coalition of non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalit communities, SP to bank on its tried and tested PDA formula

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:04 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Yogi magic works on majority of seats in Haryana, J-K polls

BJP candidates secured victory on the majority of the seats where Yogi Adityanath addressed public meetings in both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir

Yogi Adityanath was BJP’s star campaigner in Haryana as well as Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. (HT file)

India News

Updated on Oct 08, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Ahead of bypolls, Uttar Pradesh government likely to implement reservation for contractual and outsourced staff

A state government officer said the data of the outsourced and contractual employees working in various Uttar Pradesh government departments is being compiled.

Uttar Pradesh labour and employment minister Anil Rajbhar said the proposal for reservation in the appointment of personnel through contract and outsourcing is likely to be brought before the Uttar Pradesh cabinet for approval soon. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Published on Oct 07, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

‘Dil’ and ‘dimaag’ required to handle bulldozer: Yogi

Only the strong-willed with bulldozer resolve can operate one, those who yield to rioters can’t run it, he said

Lucknow

Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Proposed Nazul Law: A bill in right earnest caught in a political maze?

The controversy arose even though the bill clearly stipulates that the poor and vulnerable residents settled on Nazul land will not be evicted, sources said.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath addressing the UP assembly during the monsoon session- 2024 (HT)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 04, 2024 07:09 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

As Nazul issue gains currency, land worth ₹1 lakh crore may be at stake

After a high-level meeting on Wednesday night, the BJP-led UP government decided to refer the bill to a select committee.

Terming the bill draconian and anti- poor, Opposition and BJP lawmakers said after implementation of the Act, a large number of people settled on Nazul land will be evicted. A majority of them are poor and they will have no place to go, the members said, discussing the bill on the floor of the House. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 03, 2024 05:09 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Will win 2027 polls, I am here to serve people: Yogi

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hints at continuing till 2027, confident of winning third consecutive term, vows to work for state's development and people's welfare.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressing the monsoon session of UP assembly on August 1, 2024. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

Lucknow

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 08:44 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

U.P. assembly monsoon session: CM Yogi holds fort, guides BJP strategy

UP CM Yogi Adityanath led from the front in the monsoon session, countering opposition attacks and promoting unity between ruling and opposition parties.

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath on the opening day of the UP assembly monsoon session on July 29. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

U.P. monsoon session: New LoP uses ‘political acumen’ in leading opposition’s charge

81-year-old Mata Prasad Pandey, new Leader of Opposition in U.P. assembly, led the attack on the state government, raising issues like flood relief and power supply.

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Starting July 29, U.P. Monsoon session likely to be stormy

SP, Cong set to attack govt over public issues; oppn will be in aggressive mode, says LoP Mata Prasad Pandey

This will be the first session of the assembly after the Lok Sabha polls. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

After LS polls, BJP redrawing strategy to win back support of OBCs in UP

After the INDIA bloc breached BJP's OBC support base in 2024, the ruling party will redraw its strategy to win back OBC support in Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

UP assembly bypolls likely to be decisive for state politics

High-stakes by-election to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh between NDA and INDIA bloc, crucial for state politics and setting tone for 2027 election.

The UP bypoll results will set the tone for the 2027 U.P. assembly election. (HT File)

Lucknow

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:20 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

BSP vs ASP: Fight for Dalit votes to intensify in Uttar Pradesh

By winning seats in the assembly bypolls, the BSP aims to make a comeback in state politics while buoyed by victory, ASP plans to expand its base among the Dalit voters across UP

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:30 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

After poll results: Yogi in action mode, sets governance agenda

The CM called a meeting of officers and directed them to fill up all vacant posts in various departments on priority basis and examine recruitment rules

The CM also asked ministers to shed “VIP culture” and visit the field to communicate with people on the programmes of the government and resolve their grievances on priority basis. (File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

Modi 3.0: BJP strikes caste, regional balance in inducting ministers from U.P.

10 ministers from state, including Hardeep Puri who is a Rajya Sabha MP from UP, figure in Union council of ministers

East, West and Central U.P.got representation in the Union council of ministers. (Agency)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 06:40 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Lok Sabha poll debacle: U.P. ministers’ role under scanner

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath set the ball rolling by calling a meeting of the council of ministers in Lok Bhawan on Saturday. He collected feedback from the ministers regarding the performance of the NDA candidates in their area. The ministers in whose constituency BJP candidate got less vote in comparison to INDIA bloc candidate had a tough time explaining the reasons for the debacle.

Among the ministers in UP government, PWD minister, Jitin Prasad secured victory from Pilibhit Lok Sabha seat while tourism minister Jaivir Singh lost from Mainpuri Lok Sabha seat and horticulture minister Dinesh Pratap Singh lost from Rae Bareli seat. (Pic for representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi

Before the implementation of new laws, it should be ensured that the process of amendment in the related state level Act, rules, SoP, government orders should be completed, says CM

In a meeting held on Friday, the CM reviewed preparations regarding the implementation of the new criminal justice system. (File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

Rumblings in UP BJP over reasons for Lok Sabha poll debacle

Leaders gather in Delhi to review the reasons for the shocking setback. Heads may roll in the state organisation.

**EDS: IMAGE VIA @GorakhnathMndr** Gorakhpur: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, Sunday, June 2, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_02_2024_000034B)(PTI)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:25 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

The road ahead: UP set to see scramble for OBC, Dalit votes

INDIA bloc increased its seat tally and vote share by breaching the OBC, EBC and Dalit caste formula prepared by the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha election

The victory of SP’s Dalit candidate from Faizabad constituency where the BJP bult the Ram temple, shows that OBCs and Dalits rallied behind the SP candidate. (PTI Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 09:10 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

Will the Lok Sabha poll results impact Brand Yogi?

In Gorakhpur division, the home turf of Yogi Adityanath, the BJP checked the INDIA bloc offensive

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on the campaign trail. (FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 06:33 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

BSP’s sixth successive electoral defeat puts question mark on its future

Bahujan Samaj Party fails to open its account in Uttar Pradesh, vote share shrinks from 19.42% in 2019 election to 9.39% in 2024

BSP chief Mayawati’s decision did not go down well with the party rank and file. (FILE PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:58 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

BJP’s poor showing in UP puts spotlight on CM Yogi

Still, the possible impact the poll results could have on Adityanath’s position in the state and the party’s internal politics will be watched on the road to the 2027 assembly polls.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during a roadshow in Jhansi on May 15. (ANI)

India News

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:26 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Phase 7 of Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh: 55.60% voter turnout in 2024 vs 58.37% in 2019

Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency’s turnout of 60.34% highest in final lap, Maharajganj also breaches 60% mark, Salempur figure of 51.25% lowest in seventh phase in Uttar Pradesh

Voters in Maharajganj during the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 02, 2024 07:44 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Poll contest set for enthralling finale in land of sages and socialists

BJP aiming for a hat-trick of wins in Deoria, Samajwadi Party- Congress alliance trying to regain hold in the constituency

Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College, Deoria (Sourced)

Other Cities

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Deoria

In final Purvanchal bout, BJP aims for big win on Modi-Yogi turfs

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls end today with voting on 13 seats, 11 of which the NDA had won in 2019 and two had gone to the BSP

A voting awareness message displayed at Assi Ghat during the Lok Sabha elections, Varanasi, Friday, May 31 (PTI)

Lucknow

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

Gorakhpur LS polls: Fierce fight between two actors in Yogi turf

UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s extensive campaign has boosted BJP candidate Ravi Kishan’s winning prospects for second term in a row

Ramgarh Tal project in Gorakhpur. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Published on May 31, 2024 10:51 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Gorakhpur

People will give mandate on Modi govt’s work, reject INDIA’s narrow plank: Pankaj Chaudhary

Samajwadi Party only talks of the backwards for votes, but has done little for empowerment of the community, says Union minister who is seeking a seventh term in the Lok Sabha

Pankaj Chaudhary along with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Bhagwat Karad (ANI File)

Other Cities

Updated on May 31, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Maharajganj

Kushinagar: BJP eyeing a hat-trick in land of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana

With Swami Prasad Maurya also in the fray, the contest has become more intriguing, as the Samajwadi Party is too looking for its maiden win.

A scion of the erstwhile Padrauna estate, RPN Singh has considerable influence over OBC voters in the region. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on May 30, 2024 10:02 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh

Hindutva, pro-dev, anti-mafia image make UP CM Yogi crucial in final poll round

Yogi has been a big plus for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh as the party has breached rival strongholds and made inroads in their support base in successive polls

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (HT File)

Other Cities

Updated on May 29, 2024 04:21 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Gorakhpur

Modi-Yogi duo BJP’s trump card in last lap of Purvanchal battle

Varanasi and Gorakhpur are among 13 constituencies in the final round of the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP won 9 seats, Apna Dal (S) 2 and the BSP 2 in 2019.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and NDA leaders at a rally in Robertsganj on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Other Cities

Updated on May 27, 2024 05:13 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Gorakhpur

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Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rajesh Kumar Singh is Assistant Editor, Hindustan Times at the political bureau in Lucknow. Along with covering politics, he covers government departments. He also travels to write human interest and investigative stories.

BJP looks to rebuild rainbow caste coalition of non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalit communities, SP to bank on its tried and tested PDA formula

BJP candidates secured victory on the majority of the seats where Yogi Adityanath addressed public meetings in both Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir

A state government officer said the data of the outsourced and contractual employees working in various Uttar Pradesh government departments is being compiled.

Only the strong-willed with bulldozer resolve can operate one, those who yield to rioters can’t run it, he said

The controversy arose even though the bill clearly stipulates that the poor and vulnerable residents settled on Nazul land will not be evicted, sources said.

After a high-level meeting on Wednesday night, the BJP-led UP government decided to refer the bill to a select committee.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hints at continuing till 2027, confident of winning third consecutive term, vows to work for state's development and people's welfare.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath led from the front in the monsoon session, countering opposition attacks and promoting unity between ruling and opposition parties.

81-year-old Mata Prasad Pandey, new Leader of Opposition in U.P. assembly, led the attack on the state government, raising issues like flood relief and power supply.

SP, Cong set to attack govt over public issues; oppn will be in aggressive mode, says LoP Mata Prasad Pandey

After the INDIA bloc breached BJP's OBC support base in 2024, the ruling party will redraw its strategy to win back OBC support in Uttar Pradesh.

High-stakes by-election to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh between NDA and INDIA bloc, crucial for state politics and setting tone for 2027 election.

By winning seats in the assembly bypolls, the BSP aims to make a comeback in state politics while buoyed by victory, ASP plans to expand its base among the Dalit voters across UP

The CM called a meeting of officers and directed them to fill up all vacant posts in various departments on priority basis and examine recruitment rules

10 ministers from state, including Hardeep Puri who is a Rajya Sabha MP from UP, figure in Union council of ministers

Before the implementation of new laws, it should be ensured that the process of amendment in the related state level Act, rules, SoP, government orders should be completed, says CM

Leaders gather in Delhi to review the reasons for the shocking setback. Heads may roll in the state organisation.

INDIA bloc increased its seat tally and vote share by breaching the OBC, EBC and Dalit caste formula prepared by the BJP in the 2014 Lok Sabha election

In Gorakhpur division, the home turf of Yogi Adityanath, the BJP checked the INDIA bloc offensive

Bahujan Samaj Party fails to open its account in Uttar Pradesh, vote share shrinks from 19.42% in 2019 election to 9.39% in 2024

Still, the possible impact the poll results could have on Adityanath’s position in the state and the party’s internal politics will be watched on the road to the 2027 assembly polls.

Chandauli Lok Sabha constituency’s turnout of 60.34% highest in final lap, Maharajganj also breaches 60% mark, Salempur figure of 51.25% lowest in seventh phase in Uttar Pradesh

BJP aiming for a hat-trick of wins in Deoria, Samajwadi Party- Congress alliance trying to regain hold in the constituency

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls end today with voting on 13 seats, 11 of which the NDA had won in 2019 and two had gone to the BSP

UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s extensive campaign has boosted BJP candidate Ravi Kishan’s winning prospects for second term in a row

Samajwadi Party only talks of the backwards for votes, but has done little for empowerment of the community, says Union minister who is seeking a seventh term in the Lok Sabha

With Swami Prasad Maurya also in the fray, the contest has become more intriguing, as the Samajwadi Party is too looking for its maiden win.

Yogi has been a big plus for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh as the party has breached rival strongholds and made inroads in their support base in successive polls

Varanasi and Gorakhpur are among 13 constituencies in the final round of the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP won 9 seats, Apna Dal (S) 2 and the BSP 2 in 2019.

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