Mulayam Singh returns to Lucknow from Delhi without meeting Election Commission


Team Udayavani, Jan 6, 2017, 9:24 AM IST

New Delhi: As the battle for control over the Samajwadi Party continued, Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday held discussions with his close confidante Amar Singh in New Delhi amid talks that they may approach the Election Commission with letters of support from over 50 per cent of the legislators and office bearers.

While Mulayam Singh’s close aides maintained he sought time from the Commission to put forth his stand, the poll panel firmly rejected that any appointment was sought.

Then in the evening, hours after coming to Delhi, Mulayam Singh left for Lucknow with his brother Shivpal without approaching the Commission.

Sources in the poll watchdog said they have not received any document from the SP founder.

“In fact, his side is yet to submit the letter removing Ram Gopal Yadav as National General Secretary,” an official claimed.

Seeking to retain the ‘Samajwadi Party’ name and its election symbol ‘cycle’, Mulayam Singh and Shivpal Yadav had rushed to the national capital on Thursday morning to furnish details of support he enjoys in the embattled party to the poll panel, while his chief minister son stayed put at his official residence in Lucknow collecting signed affidavits to back his claim of majority support.

Akhilesh Yadav, who has refused to back down so far despite meeting Mulayam Singh after being urged to do so by peace brokers like minister and SP’s Muslim face Azam Khan, was claimed to have secured signed affidavits of over 200 MLAs and MLCs, insiders said.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Assembly clears Mysuru Development Authority Bill

Congress claims party worker ‘died due to tear gas smoke’ during protest in Assam

BJP using legislature for ‘politics’ instead of discussing real issues: CM Siddaramaiah

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

Govt will not remove temples built on Waqf properties, CM Siddaramaiah tells Assembly

Not God, but Constitution that saves oppressed people: Karnataka Minister Mahadevappa

One dead, 66 rescued after ferry capsizes off Mumbai coast

Related Articles More

Blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Govt

Congress claims party worker ‘died due to tear gas smoke’ during protest in Assam

Rajasthan govt to replace Urdu terms in policing with Hindi words

Congress twisted facts, distorted my statement on Ambedkar: Amit Shah

One dead, 66 rescued after ferry capsizes off Mumbai coast

MUST WATCH

Feeding Birds with Creative Paddy Art!

Areca Nut

HOTEL SRI DURGA BHAVANA

Harish Poonja

Heartwarming Miracle!


Latest Additions

Assembly clears Mysuru Development Authority Bill

Blocked 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Govt

Boy critically injured after tree branch falls on him in Bengaluru

Congress claims party worker ‘died due to tear gas smoke’ during protest in Assam

Four dead in road accident in Kolar

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.