To stop BJP in UP, Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Aazad join hands; latter named CM face; to contest all 403 seats

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1. Livemint HT Media Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 12:33 IST

   Who is Nageshwar Rao? Ex-CBI chief’s Sarvajan Sanatan Party seeks candidates for all 403 seats for UP Polls 2027

   Clarifying the two-step screening process, M Nageshwar Rao said, “This application is solely for preliminary screening in the first phase. Applicants found preliminarily suitable will be asked to provide detailed information and the required documents in the second phase.”

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3. Kashmir Life Kashmir Life 12 Nov 2026, 11:00 IST

   AIIMS Awantipora Gets New Medical Superintendent on Three-Year Deputation

   SRINAGAR: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita on Wednesday assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his appointment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty member at AIIMS Bhopal. He has also…

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5. Greater Kashmir GK Communications Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 12:27 IST

   Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita appointed as Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Awantipora

   Srinagar, Nov 12: Dr Kewal Krishan Pandita, has been appointed as Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Awantipora on deputation for a period of three years. Prior to his new assignment, Dr Pandita was serving as a faculty at AIIMS Bhopal. He has a longstanding association with the healthcare system of…

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7. The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 12:42 IST

   Owaisi, Azad announce alliance for UP polls; send message to Akhilesh

   AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad formed an alliance named Samajik Parivartan Morcha. They intend to challenge the BJP in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Azad will be the chief ministerial candidate, aiming to unite marginalized communities for…

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9. Hindustan Times HT Media 12 Nov 2026, 13:06 IST

   ‘To stop BJP’s 3rd win’: AIMIM-Azad Samaj Party alliance names Chandra Shekhar Azad as UP CM candidate

   The alliance between AIMIM and ASP will be refered to as the Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM).

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11. Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 12 Nov 2026, 13:07 IST

    Owaisi Announces AIMIM-ASP Alliance for UP Polls, Azad as CM Face

    Owaisi said the alliance would focus on issues concerning backward and Dalit communities, the oppressed and marginalised sections, irrespective of their caste, alleging that these communities had so far been used merely as vote banks by political parties

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13. The Tribune The Tribune Trust Current article 12 Nov 2026, 13:08 IST

    To stop BJP in UP, Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Aazad join hands; latter named CM face; to contest all 403 seats

    AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday announced that Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Aazad would be the chief ministerial face of the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference here with Aazad, Owaisi…

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15. The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 13:09 IST

    Chandrashekhar Azad to be Samajik Parivartan Morcha's CM face for 2027 UP polls: Owaisi

    The newly formed front plans to raise concerns over unemployment, education and farmers' issues. Owaisi also announced a public meeting on November 26

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17. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 12 Nov 2026, 13:10 IST

    UP Polls: Asaduddin Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Azad launch Samajik Parivartan Morcha to take on BJP; Azad named CM face

    AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party president Chandrashekhar Azad have formed the Samajik Parivartan Morcha. This alliance aims to unite marginalized communities and counter the BJP's dominance in Uttar Pradesh. Azad has been declared the chief ministerial candidate for this newly…

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19. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 13:14 IST

    Owaisi backs Chandrashekhar Azad for UP chief minister's post, vows to stop BJP's third term

    AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday announced Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Aazad as the chief ministerial candidate of the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM) for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference with Aazad, Owaisi said…

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21. NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 12 Nov 2026, 13:18 IST

    Asaduddin Owaisi Seals Chandrashekhar Azad Tie-Up, Chief Minister Face. What It Means For UP

    Owaisi had, for months, sought space in the Opposition alliance, even issuing ultimatums to the SP and the Congress. However, his overtures failed to find takers.

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23. ABP Live ABP Group 12 Nov 2026, 13:21 IST

    Owaisi Questions: Asaduddin Owaisi Demands List of 1.27 Crore Deleted Voter Names

    AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi questioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claim that 1.27 crore names had been deleted from the voter list. Addressing a public gathering, Owaisi said his party had helped people through several centres without discriminating on the basis of community. He…

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25. Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 12 Nov 2026, 13:43 IST

    Owaisi, Chandrashekhar Aazad form ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ for 2027 UP polls

    Lucknow: The Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM and Chandrashekhar Aazad’s Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) on Thursday announced the formation of the ‘Samajik Parivartan Morcha’ to jointly contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. The announcement was made by Aazad in the presence of AIMIM president and…

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27. Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 12 Nov 2026, 13:43 IST

    Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad launch third front in UP, project Azad as CM candidate

    Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad announce the Samajik Parivartan Morcha ahead of the 2027 UP elections, naming Azad as its chief ministerial candidate.

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29. The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily 12 Nov 2026, 13:52 IST

    Azad to lead Samajik Parivartan Morcha, be UP CM face: Owaisi

    Lucknow: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, November 12, announced that Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Aazad would be the chief ministerial face of the newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Addressing a press conference…

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31. India Today Living Media India 12 Nov 2026, 14:08 IST

    AIMIM and Azad Samaj Party form alliance to contest 150 seats in 2027 UP elections

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33. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:15 IST

    'A strong alternative': Asaduddin Owaisi names Chandrashekhar Azad as Uttar Pradesh CM face of alliance Samajik Parivartan Morcha

    The newly formed Samajik Parivartan Morcha on Thursday posed Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram) president Chandrashekhar Azad as its chief ministerial face for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The announcement was made by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who said the alliance would focus on issues…

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35. The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:42 IST

    Owaisi names Chandrashekhar Azad as Uttar Pradesh CM face of Samajik Parivartan Morcha

    In a joint press conference with the AIMIM chief, Mr. Azad said, “If SP, Congress or any other party wants to join us to stop BJP from coming to power, we are open to it”

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37. ANI ANI Media 12 Nov 2026, 15:06 IST

    Newly appointed NCW chief Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar takes charge

    Newly appointed National Commission for Women chief Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar on Tuesday took charge at the office in the national capital.

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