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Uttar Pradesh Minister, 3 BJP Leaders Quit, It’s Akhilesh Yadav’s Gain

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Uttar Pradesh Minister, 3 BJP Leaders Quit, It’s Akhilesh Yadav’s Gain

The BJP and Yogi Adityanath suffered a huge blow just before the Uttar Pradesh election, with one minister and four MLAs resigning today to join the party’s main challenger, Akhilesh Yadav. Swami Prasad Maurya, a senior minister in the Yogi Adityanath government, tweeted his resignation letter.
Over the next few hours, four other MLAs close to him – Roshan Lal Verma, Brijesh Prajapati, Bhagwati Sagar and Vinay Shakya – announced their resignations.

Swami Prasad Maurya, a strong OBC (other backward class) leader and five-time MLA, joined the BJP in 2016 after quitting Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He is a key part of the BJP’s plan to attract OBC voters to counter Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi party.

The other three defectors followed the same route as Mr Maurya – from BSP to BJP to Samajwadi party. “Despite different ideologies, I work wholeheartedly in the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet. But I am resigning because of Dalits, OBC, farmers, the unemployed and small businessmen,” Mr Maurya wrote in his harrowing resignation letter .

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He also told reporters: “The impact of my exit on the BJP will be evident after the 2022 parliamentary elections.”

When his letter appeared on Twitter, Akhilesh Yadav tweeted a photo with Mr Maurya welcoming him and his supporters to the Samajwadi party.

The withdrawal reinforces the view that dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is an issue that the BJP has not yet addressed.

Mr Maurya’s decision has been months in the making. Two months ago, he complained about Yogi Adityanath to federal Home Minister Amit Shah, the source said. But no results were reported.

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Sources said Amit Shah had tasked Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya to persuade Mr Maurya and his supporters to return. Keshav Prasad Maurya’s first appeal was very public. “I don’t know why Swami Prasad Maurya resigned, but I appeal to him, don’t resign, let’s talk. Hasty decisions can backfire,” he said in a note that did not impress defectors Impression tweeted.

“Why didn’t (Keshav Maurya) think of this sooner? Why does he remember me today? Everyone talks now, but when dialogue is needed, they don’t have time,” Swami Prasad Maurya told NDTV.

If the abrupt exit shocks the BJP, optimism in the opposition camp, which has been joined by one of its key figures, Sharad Pawar, will soar.

Mr Maurya will bring more than a dozen leaders to the party, the National Congress Party (NCP) leader said when announcing his joint campaign with UP’s Akhilesh Yadav. “Change is coming. Today Maurya has resigned and 13 MLAs are going with him. In the next few days you will see many more quit,” he said in Mumbai.

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Lucknow’s exit began when Yogi Adityanath and senior BJP leaders arrived in Delhi to discuss Uttar Pradesh’s election strategy.

Complete News Source : NDTV

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

A shocking clip went viral on social media after Delhi Capitals lost their second consecutive game at home against Kolkata Knight Riders. DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav was caught on live TV slapping KKR batter Rinku Singh twice after the game. The clip shows Kuldeep, Rinku, and a few other players sharing a laugh after the game. Kuldeep then slapped Rinku, likely playful.

Manner, but it did not sit well with the latter. Rinku was left embarrassed and shocked at the sight. Kuldeep then slapped him again, this time, leaving him enraged as he had a word with his India teammate. The context behind Kuldeep’s act remains unknown, and fans on social media have called it his “worst behavior” and called for BCCI to “ban” him. The incident.

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Sparked controversy and speculation on social media Kolkata, April 30, 2025 — Following a day of intense backlash and speculation surrounding a viral video where Kuldeep Yadav appeared to slap Rinku Singh twice during a live broadcast, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) issued an influence millions,” said cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. “There’s a thin line between. official clarification late Tuesday evening, releasing a new behind-the-scenes video to address.

The incident, which took place during a post-match interview after the IPL 2025 game between Delhi Capitals and KKR, sparked social media fury, with many fans demanding disciplinary action against Kuldeep. The visuals showed the left-arm spinner walking up to Rinku Singh and slapping him twice in quick succession the second slap drawing a visibly.

The controversy and calm public outrage.stunned and displeased reaction from the KKR star. The clip went viral, drawing criticism and questions about player conduct on national This may have been a joke, but there needs to be an understanding of optics. Live sports television However, in their official statement, KKR clarified that the moment was taken “out of context” and that both players are long-time friends engaging in “harmless banter.”

KKR’s Statement and Video Release

In a post shared on social media platforms, KKR wrote There’s more to the story than meets the eye. Friends on and off the field — Kuldeep and Rinku share a close bond, and what appeared to be aggressive was nothing more than playful teasing. Here’s the full clip for context The franchise attached a longer, unedited video showing the two players laughing.

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The video appears to support KKR’s claim that the incident was light-hearted and not malicious, although some fans continue to debate whether the act was appropriate for a live telecast and joking both before and after the slapping moment. In the extended footage, Rinku is seen smiling and lightly pushing Kuldeep back after the second slap, with both players sharing a brief hug and continuing their chat casually with the media team.

Rinku and Kuldeep Speak Out

Adding to the clarification, Rinku Singh posted on Instagram banter and discomfort Former cricketer Aakash Chopra echoed a similar the takeaway should be more about self-awareness on public platforms Bhai hai mera, sab mazaak tha doston! Don’t believe everything you see in a 5-second clip. Chill karo Kuldeep is like a brother, it was all a joke, friends! Don’t believe.

Mixed Reactions from Fans and Experts

While many fans expressed relief at the clarification, others continued to stress the also responded via X (formerly Twitter) everything you see in a short clip “When your brother plays for the other team, you tease him a little! Love you, Rinku! Good game, bro to
importance of maintaining professionalism on live broadcasts, even among close friend.

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