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Rajesh Kumar Singh

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

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

Updated on Oct 16, 2024 06:04 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Oct 08, 2024 10:10 PM IST

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

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)

Published on Oct 07, 2024 10:54 PM IST

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

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (File)

Updated on Sep 05, 2024 09:12 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Aug 04, 2024 07:09 AM IST

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

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)

Updated on Aug 03, 2024 05:09 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Aug 02, 2024 08:44 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 06:20 AM IST

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

New Leader of Opposition in U.P. assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, at Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow on July 29. (HT photo)

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 05:30 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 05:30 AM IST

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

The BJP OBC Morcha will mull over the action plan in this regard at its working committee in Lucknow on July 29. (ANI File)

Updated on Jul 25, 2024 08:18 AM IST

UP assembly bypolls likely to be decisive for state politics

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

Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:20 AM IST

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

Addressing party leaders at a national level meeting at the party’s state unit office in Lucknow recently, BSP chief Mayawati announced that her party will contest the assembly bypolls in Uttar Pradesh. (File Photo)

Updated on Jun 27, 2024 09:30 AM IST

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

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)

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:46 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jun 10, 2024 06:40 AM IST

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

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)

Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:14 AM IST

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi

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

Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Rumblings in UP BJP over reasons for Lok Sabha poll debacle

**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)

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:25 AM IST

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

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)

Updated on Jun 06, 2024 09:10 AM IST

Will the Lok Sabha poll results impact Brand Yogi?

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

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 06:33 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:58 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:26 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jun 02, 2024 07:44 AM IST

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

Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College, Deoria (Sourced)

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 06:28 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 05:10 AM IST

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

Ramgarh Tal project in Gorakhpur. (HT photo)

Published on May 31, 2024 10:51 PM IST

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

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

Updated on May 31, 2024 06:16 AM IST

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

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

Updated on May 30, 2024 10:02 PM IST

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

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

Updated on May 29, 2024 04:21 AM IST

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

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

Updated on May 27, 2024 05:13 AM IST

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