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UP Assembly Election Result 2022 Highlights: BJP rides pro-incumbency wave; Yogi Adityanath returns as UP CM for 2nd time in historic mandate

UP Assembly Elections Result 2022 Highlights: Uttar Pradesh is considered to be the most bellwether state, as its outcome may determine the voter sentiment ahead of the 2024 general elections.

March 10, 2022 / 17:16 IST
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UP Assembly Elections Result 2022 Highlights:  The ruling BJP is set to retain power in Uttar Pradesh in a historic win, with poll trends showing the party alliance could seal nearly 300 seats against its nearest rival Samajwadi Party. Contesting his first assembly election, Yogi Adityanath is set for a second term in Uttar Pradesh, the first time in almost 37 years that the state has voted back a ruling party.

March 10, 2022 / 17:15 IST

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March 10, 2022 / 17:14 IST

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BJP's candidate Vinay Kumar wins Mehnaun seat by 23,218 votes

In Mehnaun, BJP's candidate Vinay Kumar defeated SP candidate Nandita Shukla by 23,218 votes.

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March 10, 2022 / 17:10 IST

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BJP's candidate Dhirendra Singh wins Jewar seat by56,315 votes

In Jewar, BJP's candidate Dhirendra Singh defeatedRashtriya Lok Dal candidate Avtar Singh Bhadana by 56,315 votes.

March 10, 2022 / 17:04 IST

UP Election Results 2022 | BJP turncoat Swami Prasad Maurya loses from Fazilnagar by over 26,000 votes

Prominent OBC face and former minister in Yogi Aditynath’s cabinet, Swami Prasad Maurya has lost the Fazilnagar seat by over 36,000 votes, the Election Commission numbers showed as counting continues for election in five assemblies, including Uttar Pradesh on March 10.

Maurya was defeated by his nearest rival Surendra Singh Kushwaha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While Maurya bagged over 32,100 votes Kushwaha polled over 58,700 votes, according to the poll panel numbers. Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) Ilyas Ansari, an SP turncoat, polled over 17,000 votes in this election.

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March 10, 2022 / 16:41 IST

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SP chief Akhliesh Yadav leads by over 52,000 votes in Karhal against BJP's Prof SP Singh Baghel


In Karhal, Samajwadi Party chief Akhliesh Yadav is leading against BJP's Prof SP Singh Baghel by 52,950 votes. The counting of votes are in progress.

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March 10, 2022 / 16:28 IST

UP Election Results 2022 | BJP spreading rumours, will form govt in Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party

The Samajwadi Party on Thursday alleged that the ruling BJP is spreading rumours of its victory in the UP Assembly polls and claimed that after the declaration of the final results, it will form next government in the state.

The BJP alliance, as per latest trends is leading in 264 seats while the SP combine is ahead on 133 seats.

When asked about BJP men celebrating their victory, SP state president Naresh Uttam Patel said, "Till now, only 50 per cent counting is over. By celebrating, the BJP is spreading rumours.”


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March 10, 2022 / 16:22 IST

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SP's Shivpal Singh Yadav leads by near 80,000 votes in Jaswantnagar against BJP's Vivek Shakya


In Jaswantnagar, Samajwadi Party's candidate Shivpal Singh Yadav is leading against BJP's Vivek Shakya by 79868 votes. The counting of votes are in progress.

March 10, 2022 / 16:13 IST

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SP's Dr Pallavi Patel leads by 1330 votes in Sirathu against BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya


In Sirathu, Samajwadi Party's candidate Dr Pallavi Patel is leading against BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya by 1330 votes. The counting of votes are in progress.

March 10, 2022 / 15:56 IST

UP Assembly Elections 2022 LIVE | 'Humbly accept the verdict': Rahul Gandhi concedes defeat

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has conceded defeat in the assembly elections. The party, in Uttar Pradesh, is expected to be reduced to three constituencies, as per the trends available so far.

"Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate.My gratitude to all Congress workers and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.We will learn from this and keep working for the interests of the people of India," Gandhi tweeted.

March 10, 2022 / 15:45 IST

UP Assembly Elections 2022 LIVE: ''Bulldozer a symbol of uprooting mafias, criminals'': Anurag Thakur


Union minister Anurag Thakur credited BJP's victory in today's poll-bound states to the efforts of party workers. ''This wouldn't have been possible without the hardwork of our party workers. Bulldozer has become a symbol of uprooting mafias and criminals. We'll further implement PM Modi's welfare policies in UP,'' said Anurag Thakur.

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