GORAKHPUR: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cast his vote in the legislative council elections on Saturday morning in Gorakhpur and claiming victory said BJP will finally achieve a majority in the Upper House after about four decades.
"After almost four decades, a ruling party will also have a majority in the legislative council. Earlier, Samajwadi Party used to block development and welfare programs riding on its numbers in the legislative council. After victory, we will be able to work for farmers, labourers, women's security and their empowerment and youth," Yogi added.