Bharatiya Janata Party is set to retain the State of Uttar Pradesh as latest trends from the ECI show the ruling party leading in 245 seats, while Samajwadi Party maintains a lead in 121 constituencies.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in his first-ever Assembly elections is leading from the Gorakhpur Urban constituency, while Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav leads the Karhal constituency.
Elections to the 403-seated Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly was held in seven phases from February 10 to March 7. The Bharatiya Janata Party government, headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which enjoys an absolute majority, is seeking another term. The Samajwadi Party, headed by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Bahujan Samaj Party headed by Mayawati are strong contenders. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who spearheaded the campaign from Congress too hopes to put an impressive show.
