Yogi credits Modi’s leadership for BJP’s 7-2 victory in UP by-polls; Akhilesh claims misuse of power
CM Yogi once again raised the slogan 'Batoge to Katoge' and asked the people to stay united.
CM Yogi once again raised the slogan 'Batoge to Katoge' and asked the people to stay united.
As expected, the BJP clinched 7 of the 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday where by-elections were held on November 20.
The ruling BJP is leading in seven out of nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh whereas the Samajwadi Party had retained the Sisamau seat in Kanpur and was leading in Karhal seat in Mainpuri.
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates were leading on three seats while Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was ahead on one seat as trends for the Bihar bypolls started pouring in on Saturday.
As the BJP gained a lead in Uttar Pradesh by-polls on nine seats, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Saturday that the Samajwadi party's reality has come before the people and it is going to become "Samaptwadi Party."
She claimed the Akhilesh Yadav-led party has always drifted away from real issues.
Calling the Sengol a matter of pride for India, the UP chief minister said it is an honour that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given it the highest respect by placing it in Parliament.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, along with CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat, met Delhi Water Minister Atishi at the LNJP Hospital on Wednesday.
'This can be a conspiracy against the country'
Awadhesh Prasad had already resigned from Milkipur seat and now the Election Commission has to announce the by-election schedule.