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.
In a significant step toward eradicating tuberculosis (TB) from Uttar Pradesh completely, the Yogi Adityanath government has launched an initiative to screen individuals who are in close contact with current and former TB patients.
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.
As per current data of the Election Commission of India, the BJP and its ally RLD are leading on seven seats, while SP is ahead on two seats.
The SP chief predicted that the saffron party would lose Amla, Badaun, Mainpuri, and all the surrounding seats in the second phase.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati has hit back at SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for his statement on the removal of Akash Anand from the post of the BSP's National Coordinator.
Describing the Constitution as a lifesaver, Akhilesh Yadav, addressing a public meeting organised at Lakhpeda ground in Sandi, said this election is like the churning of the ocean.
Addressing an election rally here, he sought votes in favour of BJP candidate and Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni. Teni had opposed the farmers' agitation against the now-scrapped central farm laws.
Altogether 144 candidates are in the fray for 14 Lok Sabha seats in the fifth phase of elections in Uttar Pradesh where voting will be held on May 20.
