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This time, the SP has joined the opposition INDIA grouping to battle the BJP-led NDA | File picture
Samajwadi Party chief Ram Gopal Yadav Sunday claimed there’s robust anti-incumbency in Uttar Pradesh and the INDIA bloc will defeat the BJP in a minimum of 40 seats the ruling celebration gained final time.
Uttar Pradesh goes to the polls on all seven phases of the Lok Sabha elections, starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. The BJP-led ruling coalition gained 64 seats — BJP 62, Apna Da(S) 2 — out of the overall 80 constituencies in 2019.
“There is a strong anti-incumbency in Uttar Pradesh against both the state and the central governments. The situation of the alliance will be very good in UP and we will win in at least 40 seats the BJP won (last time),” Yadav mentioned to reporters right here.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have been in alliance. While the SP secured victory on 5 seats, the BSP gained 10.
This time, the SP has joined the opposition INDIA grouping to battle the BJP-led NDA.
“Had it been any other country, the government that has given contracts in lieu for donations had been removed,” he mentioned.
Speaking on the arrest of BRS chief Ok Kavitha in reference to the Delhi liquor coverage case, Yadav alleged that the ED and CBI solely take motion towards opposition leaders and never towards these within the BJP.
Yadav additional claimed that the BJP was deceptive the general public within the title of Ram. “Taking people to have darshan of Ram Temple has become a qualification to get a ticket in the BJP. Bring as many people as possible to visit Ram temple and get a ticket,” he claimed.
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First Published: Mar 17 2024 | 2:08 PM IST
