UP Dy CM KP Maurya Loses in Sirathu in Close Fight; Saffron Wave Sweeps State
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Exit Polls 2022 Predict Big Win for BJP
The exit polls have projected an easy win for the BJP again, with the SP trailing in its wake.
UP Elections: Data Shows Why Akhilesh Yadav's Fans & Critics May Both Be Wrong
About a year ago, hardly anyone would have expected the UP Assembly elections to turn into a close contest.
But now, it is very difficult to dispute that there has been a clear increase in support of Akhilesh Yadav's alliance and that the 2022 election has been much closer than previous Assembly election or the last two Lok Sabha polls.
The main question is: Have the SP and its allies done enough to pull off an upset in this election?
A key aspect that has often been ignored – both by SP's critics and even supporters – is the enormity of the challenge before the party.
Read the full analysis here.
Ahead of Results, EC Suspends Varanasi Officer Over SP's EVM Tampering Charge
A day after SP President Akhilesh Yadav alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering in Varanasi, the Election Commission (EC) has suspended Varanasi Additional District Magistrate Nalini Kant Singh.
Singh, who had been the EVM in-charge, was removed from the post of nodal officer, and the EC has ordered his dismissal from his all election work.
Read the full story here.
Counting of Postal Ballots to Begin First
Speaking to ANI, Varanasi DM said that counting of votes will begin at 8 am with postal ballots.
Section 144 has been imposed in Varanasi ahead of the counting.
BJP Expresses Confidence in Victory
Uttar Pradesh minister Brajesh Pathak said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government with a comfortable majority.
'No Question of Tampering': CEC Chandra on Varanasi EVM Row
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sushil Chandra commented on the controversy over alleged Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering in Varanasi and said that "there is no questions of tampering of any EVM."
After allegations by the Samajwadi Party (SP) of tampering in Varanasi, the Election Commission (EC) suspended Varanasi Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Nalini Kant Singh who was the EVM in-charge.
Read the full story here.
Counting of Votes Begins
Counting of votes in Uttar Pradesh begins, postal ballots to be counted first.
'BJP Ruining Democracy': SP Leader
In the backdrop of the controversy over alleged tampering of EVMs in Varanasi, SP leader Naresh Uttam Patel told ANI that the BJP is "ruining democracy."
BJP Takes Leads in 5 Seats, SP Leads in 1
As early leads come in, the BJP takes a lead in ten seats while the SP leads in three seats at 8:10 am.
BJP Leads in 15 Seats, BSP in 2
Leads at 8:15 am:
BJP: 15
SP: 08
BSP: 02
Cong: 00
Others: 00
BJP-SP Neck & Neck
Leads at 8:20 am:
BJP: 19
SP: 18
BSP: 02
Cong: 00
Others: 00
BJP Takes Lead in 27 Seats
Leads at 8:25 am:
BJP: 27
SP: 18
BSP: 02
Cong: 00
Others: 00
Congress Leads in One Seat
Leads at 8:30 am:
BJP: 32
SP: 18
BSP: 03
Cong: 01
Others: 00
'3-Tier Security System in Place': Gautam Budh Nagar DM
Suhas LY, DM Gautam Budh Nagar told ANI that the security forces are strictly monitoring the counting process along with the local police and a three-tier security system in place.
BJP Takes Lead Over SP, Cong Leads in 2
Leads at 8:35 am:
BJP: 36
SP: 24
BSP: 03
Cong: 02
Others: 02
SP at Second Spot after BJP; CONG, BSP Lead in 4 Seats Each
Leads at 8:40 am:
BJP: 46
SP: 33
BSP: 04
Cong: 04
Others: 02
Yogi Adityanath Leads in Gorakhpur Urban
CM Yogi Adityanath is leading from the Gorakhpur Urban constituency as per initial trends at 8.45 am.
Leads for Over 100 Seats In
Leads at 8:50 am:
BJP: 66
SP: 37
BSP: 04
Cong: 04
Others: 01
SP Leader Shivpal Yadav Trails
SP leader Shivpal Yadav is trailing in Jaswant Nagar constituency as per initial trends at 9:00 am.
BJP Leads in 87 Seats
Leads at 9:00 am:
BJP: 87
SP: 36
BSP: 04
Cong: 04
Others: 01
BJP Takes Lead in Over 100 Seats
SP Leader Shivpal Yadav Leads Again
SP leader Shivpal Yadav is now leading in Jaswant Nagar constituency as per initial trends at 9:10 am.
BJP Takes Leads in 115 Seats, SP in 49
Leads at 9:15 am:
BJP: 115
SP: 49
BSP: 05
Cong: 04
Others: 01
Congress' Sadaf Jafar Trails
Congress leader Sadaf Jafar trailing in Lucknow Central constituency as per initial trends at 9:20 am.
BJP Leads in Over 150 Seats
Leads at 9:25 am:
BJP: 157
SP: 56
BSP: 04
Cong: 04
Others: 01
SP leader Adbullah Azam Khan Leads
SP leader Adbullah Azam Khan leads in Rampur's Suar as per initial trends at 9:30 am.
BJP Leads Inch Towards Halfway Mark
Leads at 9:35 am:
BJP: 184
SP: 64
BSP: 06
Cong: 05
Others: 01
Leads of BJP Cross Halfway Mark
The leads of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossed the majority mark of 202 seats, with the Samajwadi Party at the second spot, as per initial trends.
BJP Gets Majority Leads, Massive Lead Over SP
Leads at 9:55 am:
BJP: 216
SP: 91
BSP: 05
Cong: 05
Others: 02
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya is Leads
UP deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya is leading in Siratu constituency.
SP Takes Lead in Over 100 Seats
The Samajwadi Party takes leads in over 100 seats, a massive jump from the 47 seats that it won in 2017.
Akhilesh Yadav Leads
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is leading in maiden Assembly contest from Karhal.
BJP's Leads Inch to 250
Leads at 10:25 am:
BJP: 239
SP: 114
BSP: 04
Cong: 04
Others: 02
Jailed SP Leader Md Azam Khan Leads
Jailed SP Leader Mohd Azam Khan leads in the Rampur constituency.
BJP Takes Lead in 250+ Seats
Leads at 10:45 am:
BJP: 261
SP: 118
BSP: 03
Cong: 03
Others: 02
BJP Turncoat Swami Prasad Maurya Trails
Former BJP leader and now SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya trails in Fazilnagar.
BJP Leads in Lakhimpur Kheri's Nighasan
The BJP is leading Nighasan constituency of Lakhimpur Kheri district where several farmers were mowed down allegedly by BJP minister Ajay Misra Teni's son Ashish Misra during the farmers' protest in 2021.
BJP Takes Massive Lead Over SP
Leads at 11:15 am:
BJP: 265
SP: 126
BSP: 03
Cong: 04
Others: 02
Cong UP Chief Ajay Kumar Lallu Trails
Congress UP chief Ajay Kumar Lallu is trailing in Tamukhi Raj constituency.
Chandrashekhar Azad Trails in Gorakhpur Urban
Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad trails in Gorakhpur Urban, CM Yogi Adityanath in lead.
SBSP Leader OP Rajbhar Trails
SBSP leader OP Rajbhar is trailing in Zahoorabad constituency.
Counting Continues Under Massive Security Arrangements
Polling staff during counting day of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, at Ramabai Maidan counting centre in Lucknow district, Thursday, March 10, 2022.
Leads for All Seats In; Congress, BSP Decimated
Leads at 12:00 pm:
BJP: 271
SP: 125
BSP: 03
Cong: 02
Others: 02
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Leads
BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya is trailing from Sirathu Assembly constituency.
Election Commission Gives BJP Leads in
Leads at 1:00 pm:
BJP+: 265
SP+: 128
BSP: 03
Cong: 02
Others: 02
Yogi Adityanath Leading by 66.46% Votes
After nine rounds of counting, Yogi Adityanath is leading with 66.46% votes in Gorakhpur Urban.
BJP Turncoat Swami Prasad Maurya Continues to Lead
Former BJP leader and now SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya continues to trail in Fazilnagar after seven rounds of counting.
Akhilesh Yadav Continues to Lead in Karhal
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav continues to lead in Karhal with 65.36% votes after 13 rounds of counting.
'People Rejected Dynastic Politics'
After BJP's sweeping leads in UP, UP BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh told ANI that people have "rejected dynastic politics."
BJP Maintains Comfortable Majority
Leads at 2:15 pm:
BJP+: 265
SP+: 135
BSP: 02
Cong: 01
Others: 02
Shalabh Mani Tripathi Leads in Deoria
Yogi Adityanath's media advisor Shalabh Mani Tripathi leads in Deoria.
SP Leads in All 10 Constituencies of Azamgarh
The Samajwadi party is leading in all 10 constituencies of Azamgarh district, as per the Election Commission trends.
Scuffle Between Police, SP Supporters in Ghaziabad
Supporters of SP-RLD alliance had a scuffle with police personnel outside a counting centre in Ghaziabad district.
BJP Supporters Celebrate in Gorakhpur, Varanasi
BJP supporters celebrate with flowers, as the party heads to a landslide victory in the UP Assembly elections, in Varanasi.
BJP supporters celebrate with a bulldozer, as the party heads to a landslide victory in the UP Assembly elections, in Gorakhpur.
OP Rajbhar Takes Lead in Zahoorabad
After trailing in Zahoorabad for a while, SBSP leader OP Rajbhar leads in the constituency with 44.8% votes after 11 rounds of counting.
Former IPS Officer Asim Arun Leads
Former IPS officer Asim Arun, who contested on a BJP ticket, leads in Kannauj.
Yogi Adityanath Continues to Lead in Gorakhpur Urban
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leads in Gorakhpur Urban with 67.81% of the votes after 15 rounds of counting.
Akhilesh is Not at Fault, says Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar says Akhilesh Yadav enjoys a high stature in the country and is not at fault about the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election result. Pawar says Akhilesh has fought better than before.
'Humbly Accept People's Verdict': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi says he "humbly accepts the people's verdict" as Congress ends up with just 2 seats in Uttar Pradesh.
"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."
Akhilesh Yadav Continues to Lead in Karhal
SP chief Akhilesh leads in Karhal with 65.36% of the votes after 19 rounds of counting.
BJP's KP Maurya Trailing in Sirathu
BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya is running behind SP's Dr Pallavi Patel in Sirathu Assembly constituency.
BJP Maintains Comfortable Majority
Leads at 4:05 pm:
BJP+: 273
SP+: 125
BSP: 01
Cong: 02
Others: 02
Sonia Gandhi to Convene Congress Working Committee Meeting Soon
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala says the results of the five states have come against the expectations of the party.
Meanwhile, Sonia Gandhi has decided to convene Congress Working Committee meeting soon to introspect the results, informs Surjewala.
"We accept that we failed to get the blessings of the people."
Yogi Adityanath Wins Gorakhpur
Incumbent Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has won from Gorakhpur Urban. According to the Election Commission website at 4:25 pm, Adityanath was in the lead with 66.25% of the votes after 18 rounds of counting.
SP's Subhawati Dutt Upendra Shukhla was second with 24.51% of the votes. Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) candidate Chandrashekhar Azad was fourth with 3.58% of the votes.
'Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Isai Sabke Sab Hein Bhaajpayee': Aparna Yadav
"Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Isai Sabke Sab Hein Bhaajpayee," says BJP's Aparna Yadav.
She says today's result is an answer to all those who tried to divide Uttar on the basis of appeasement politics and caste. She says the state can't get a better government than this.
"We are forming the government with 'Jai Shree Ram' on 10 March 10."
Azam Khan Continues to Lead in Rampur
SP's Azam Khan leads in Rampur with 78.31% of the votes after 15 rounds of counting.
'People Will Make Narendra Modi PM Again in 2024'
BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya says victory in Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, and Uttar Pradesh makes it clear that people will make Narendra Modi PM once again in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
BJP's Suresh Rana Trailing in Thana Bhawan
BJP's Suresh Rana is currently trailing in Thana Bhawan. RLD's Ashraf Ali Khan is in the lead.
SP's Swami Prasad Maurya Trailing in Fazilnagar
SP's Swami Prasad Maurya is trailing in Fazilnagar with 29.26% after 21 rounds of counting. BJP's Surendra Kumar Kushwaha is currently leading from the constituency.
Adityanath Arrives at BJP Office in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives at the BJP office in Lucknow. Is received by a huge crowd of party workers.
Neck and Neck Battle in Sirathu
BJP's KP Maurya trails SP's Dr Pallavi Patel in Sirathu after 25 rounds of counting.
Yogi Adityanath Addresses Supporters After UP Win
Yogi Adityanath thanks the public in his first speech after the landslide victory in UP.
'Thankful to People For Making Us Win With Majority': Yogi Adityanath
"Everyone had their eyes on UP, given the vastness of the state. I am thankful to the people for making us win with majority. Under PM Modi's leadership, we will be forming the governments in UP, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand," says Yogi Adityanath.
"The 7-phase election in the state were conducted peacefully. It sets a great precedent."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditiyanath poses for the camera at the BJP office following the party's win in the Assembly polls in Lucknow on Thursday.
'People Have Voted for Nationalism, Good Governance': Yogi Adityanath
"Amid fervour, we have to stay focused. When we were fighting COVID-19, they (Opposition) were conspiring against us. By making us win, people have once again voted for nationalism, good governance. It's our responsibility to continue working on these issues," says UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
'Thank You and Congratulations': Tweets Yogi Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath takes to Twitter to thank the public after the landslide win in the state.
Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda Reach BJP HQ in Delhi
Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and national president JP Nadda reach BJP headquarters in Delhi.
Akhilesh Yadav Wins in Karhal
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has won from Karhal, winning 60.12 % of the total votes polled. BJP's SP Singh Baghel comes second, winning 32.74% of the votes.
'Respect the Decision of the Public': Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi says he respects the decision of the public.
"UP public has decided to give power to BJP. I thank AIMIM's state president, workers, members, and the public who voted for us. Our efforts were quite a lot, but the results didn't come as per our expectations. We'll work hard again."
"All political parties trying to hide their defeat by raising EVM issues, it's not EVM's fault, but the chip in people's minds. There has been a success but it's 80-20. We'll start working again from tomorrow & I believe we'll do better next time."
He says that minorities of UP have only been used as vote banks.
"BJP won in Lakhimpur Kheri as well, that's why I'm saying it's an 80-20 win. This 80-20 situation will stay for years. People need to understand that. Our spirits are still high."
"It'll be a sad day for democracy if Bahujan Samaj Party dissolves. BSP has had a big role in India's democracy. We hope that the party gets stronger. Today's result definitely shows weakness, but BSP is needed."
Yogi Adityanath Thanks PM Modi for UP Win
"Dedicated to Good Governance, Security and Nationalism, the historic victory of the BJP alliance has been ensured under the heartwarming guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This thumping majority is a seal of the unwavering faith of the common people on public welfare policies of the Prime Minister," tweets Yogi Adityanath.
Adityanath Thanks Amit Shah
"The historic victory of the BJP alliance in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election is the result of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji's energetic guidance and efficient strategy. Under your guidance and according to the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas', we will continue to move forward on the path of public welfare," tweets Yogi Adityanath.
PM Modi Arrives at BJP HQ in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi. He is expected to address the party workers.
PM Modi Addresses Party Workers at BJP HQ
PM Modi is currently addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in Delhi.
"I'm happy that first-time voters participated in the elections and ensured BJP's victories."
"Some political 'experts' had said after our victory in 2019 that it was decided in 2017 after the victory in Uttar Pradesh. I hope these experts will say that 2022 UP results have already decided 2024 Lok Sabha results!"
BJP's Raghvendra Pratap Singh Loses in Domariyaganj
BJP's Raghvendra Pratap Singh loses to SP's Saiyada Khatoon by a margin of 491 votes in Domariyaganj.
UP Cong Chief Ajay Kumar Lallu Loses
UP Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu loses from Tamkuhi Raj seat, finishes 3rd behind BJP's Asim Kumar & SP's Uday Narayan.
JSDL's Raghuraj Pratap Singh Wins From Kunda
Jansatta Dal Loktantrik's Raghuraj Pratap Singh wins from Kunda after 30 rounds of counting, having won 50.58% of the total votes polled.
BJP's Suresh Rana Loses in Thana Bhawan
BJP's Suresh Rana loses in Thana Bhawan after 27 rounds of counting. RLD's Ashraf Ali Khan wins.
BJP People Pelting Stones and Rioting at Sirathu Counting Site, Alleges SP
"SP candidate from Sirathu assembly seat, Mrs Pallavi Patel Ji, has won the election, but BJP people are not allowing her to take the certificate by pelting stones and rioting at the counting site. The Election Commission should immediately take the strictest action against the miscreants and ensure that Mrs Pallavi Patel is given a certificate of victory," tweets SP.
Azam Khan Wins in Rampur
Jailed SP Leader Mohd Azam Khan wins in Rampur by a margin of 54,862 votes. BJP's Akash Saxena finishes second.
'Accept People's Mandate': Bhupesh Baghel, Congress' Special Supervisor In-Charge in UP
"We accept people's mandate and extend our wishes to the winners. Hoping that they (BJP) live up to their promises. Result varies in different states, with many (experienced) people losing and new people winning," says Bhupesh Baghel, Congress' special supervisor in charge in UP.
UP Dy CM KP Maurya Loses in Sirathu
Uttar Pradesh (UP) Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya loses to SP's Dr Pallavi Patel by a margin of 6,841 votes in Sirathu.
SP Maurya Loses in Fazilnagar by 45,580 Votes
Former BJP leader and now SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya loses in Fazilnagar to BJP's Surendra Kumar Kushwaha by a margin of 45,580 votes.
BJP Wins 255 Seats
BJP finishes with 255 seats at the close of counting. SP manages to win 111 seats.
Uttar Pradesh (UP) saw another saffron wave as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 255 out of 403 seats in the 2022 Assembly elections on Thursday, 10 March. SP came second with 111 seats.
Incumbent chief minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath thanked the public in his first speech after the landslide victory in the state, saying that people in UP voted for nationalism and good governance.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also won from Karhal, winning 60.12 % of the total votes polled. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya lost to SP's Dr Pallavi Patel by a margin of 6,841 votes in Sirathu, while former BJP leader and now SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya lost in Fazilnagar.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the BJP workers at the party headquarters in Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and national president JP Nadda were also present.
CM Yogi Adityanath won from Gorakhpur Urban
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav won from Karhal in his maiden Assembly contest
Congress UP chief Ajay Kumar Lallu lost in Tamukhi Raj
JSDL's Raghuraj Pratap Singh won in Kunda
Jailed SP Leader Mohd Azam Khan won in Rampur
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya lost in Sirathu in a close fight
SP candidate Swami Prasad Maurya lost in Fazilnagar
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