UP CM Akhilesh rejects Shivpal Yadav's resignation
Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday rejected the resignation of Shivpal Yadav from the post of Samajwadi Party state President. Shivpal Yadav, who had recently replaced Akhilesh Yadav from the post, also resigned from all party posts as well as the state Cabinet. This comes amid reports of an internal rift in the Mulayam Singh-led Samajwadi party.