SP to choose Uttar Pradesh CM after Holi

March 07, 2012 15:20

The Samajwadi Party, which got an absolute majority in Uttar Pradesh, will chose its next chief minister after the festival of Holi.

"The meeting of legislators will be held after Holi to decide the future chief minister's name," party sources said.

Earlier, a meeting of the SP parliamentary board was held, in which majority of members pitched for state President Akhilesh Yadav as the next chief minister. The final decision will be taken by party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Many political experts also think Akhilesh would be a better fit for the top post.

Read what one of them has to say

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Proof Why Ananya-Malaika Are So Stylish

Film folk raised Mumbai's summer temperatures even higher when they walked the red carpet at the second edition of the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit and Awards 2024 on May 2.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

RR Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

It was a game which would be more remembered for the dropped catches more than the ones that were held.

'They Wanted To Stop Us From Protesting Against Adani'

'All those who participated in the agitation were branded as anti-nationals.'

Can't stop a Rahul Gandhi...: SC's no to ban 'namesake' candidates

'If somebody's parents have given a similar name, can it come in their way of their right to contest elections'