UP bypolls News
Issuing clarification on Akhilesh’s allegations, Ayodhya police said that the police were checking the ID of a booth agent of a candidate, not of voters.
Contrary to predictions, Yogi surpassed all expectations and led the BJP to an overwhelming win, effectively crushing the Samajwadi Party's (SP) hopes of a resurgence.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to X to claim that despite the BJP's efforts, the opposition alliance has secured a moral victory.
The diverse range of predictions highlights the uncertainty of outcomes, especially in Maharashtra, where alliances have complicated the battle.
According to the police, the accused in the case were identified as Prashant Yadav and Mohan Katheria.
The action followed complaint by SP president Akhilesh Yadav who urged the EC to suspend officers allegedly engaging in voter verification, citing video evidence.
Voting started at 7 am in Katehari, Karhal, Mirapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki seats and will end at 5 pm.
Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday took a swipe at the Yogi Adityanath-led government in the state, saying that the apex court has parked the bulldozer in the garage forever.
UP CM Yogi alleged that the INDIA bloc led by the SP and the Congress has nothing to do with the development of the country or state.
Parties including Congress, BJP, BSP and RLD had urged the poll body to reschedule the polls in view of various festivals, saying that it could impact voter turnout.
The counting of the votes will be held on November 23 along with the Assembly elections of Jharkhand and Maharashtra.
Speaking about the UP Bypolls, Akhilesh Yadav asserted that the coming election will be fought for the protection of the country's Constitution, peace, and the honour of "Pichchde (backwards), Dalit and Alpsankhyak (Minorities)."
During the meeting, strengthening coordination among ministers and officials was emphasised.
The upcoming bypolls will serve as a litmus test for the unity of the INDIA bloc, particularly following the SP's setback in Haryana, where they failed to form an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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