The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in seven out of nine seats as the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh goes for bypolls on Saturday (Nov 23).&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is facing a significant setback with early trends showing BJP as the frontrunner.&nbsp;

The BJP won Ghaziabad and Khair seats and was leading Kundarki, Phulpur, Majhawan and Katehari. Meanwhile, its ally the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), was ahead in the Meerapur seat.&nbsp;

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The SP&nbsp;won in Sismau and was leading in Karhal.&nbsp;

<h2>'Batenge toh katenge'</h2>

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the BJP's performance in the bypolls, saying that it was due to the good governance and welfare policies of the government.

He reiterated his 'batenge toh katenge' slogan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'ek hain toh safe hain' slogan and said that the bypolls were a testament to the people's unwavering faith in the PM's&nbsp;government.

He took to X, saying, "The victory of the BJP-NDA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections is a testament to the people's unwavering faith in the successful leadership and guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. This victory is the result of the security, good governance and public welfare policies of the double engine government and the tireless hard work of dedicated workers."

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During his campaigns in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, Adityanath emphasised his 'batenge toh katenge' slogan. However, he faced criticism from the opposition as they accused him of creating religious divisions.&nbsp;

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Adityanath, calling the slogan one of the most negative ones in history and claiming it echoed the British policy of 'divide and rule'.

The UP bypoll has been a turnaround for BJP and Yogi Adityanath after the setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

In Lok Sabha elections, the BJP bagged 37 seats whereas the INDIA bloc won 43 seats. Out of these 43 seats, the SP bagged 37 and the Congress could win only six seats.&nbsp;

The counting of votes in Uttar Pradesh is currently underway.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in seven out of nine seats as the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh goes for bypolls on Saturday (Nov 23).

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in seven out of nine seats as the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh goes for bypolls on Saturday (Nov 23). Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is facing a significant setback with early trends showing BJP as the frontrunner. The BJP won Ghaziabad and Khair seats and was leading Kundarki, Phulpur, Majhawan and Katehari. Meanwhile, its ally the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), was ahead in the Meerapur seat. Also read: Maharashtra Assembly polls: Eknath Shinde says will 'collectively decide' on the CM post The SP won in Sismau and was leading in Karhal. 'Batenge toh katenge' UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the BJP's performance in the bypolls, saying that it was due to the good governance and welfare policies of the government. He reiterated his 'batenge toh katenge' slogan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'ek hain toh safe hain' slogan and said that the bypolls were a testament to the people's unwavering faith in the PM's government. He took to X, saying, "The victory of the BJP-NDA in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly by-elections is a testament to the people's unwavering faith in the successful leadership and guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji. This victory is the result of the security, good governance and public welfare policies of the double engine government and the tireless hard work of dedicated workers." उत्तर प्रदेश के विधानसभा उपचुनावों में भाजपा-एनडीए की विजय आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के यशस्वी नेतृत्व एवं मार्गदर्शन पर जनता-जनार्दन के अटूट विश्वास की मुहर है। ये जीत डबल इंजन सरकार की सुरक्षा-सुशासन एवं जन-कल्याणकारी नीतियों तथा समर्पित कार्यकर्ताओं के अथक… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 23, 2024 × During his campaigns in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, Adityanath emphasised his 'batenge toh katenge' slogan. However, he faced criticism from the opposition as they accused him of creating religious divisions. Watch | Maharashtra Election Result Live: BJP-Led Mahayuti Leading In Over 100 Seats × Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Adityanath, calling the slogan one of the most negative ones in history and claiming it echoed the British policy of 'divide and rule'. The UP bypoll has been a turnaround for BJP and Yogi Adityanath after the setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In Lok Sabha elections, the BJP bagged 37 seats whereas the INDIA bloc won 43 seats. Out of these 43 seats, the SP bagged 37 and the Congress could win only six seats. The counting of votes in Uttar Pradesh is currently underway. (With inputs from agencies)

Uttar Pradesh bypolls: NDA leads in 7 of 9 seats, CM Yogi says it shows people's faith in Modi government

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Palestinian militants on Tuesday launched their heaviest mortar bomb barrage against Israel since a 2014 Gaza war and Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad camps in the enclave in response.

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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that several meetings were being carried out between the US and North Korea ahead of the historic summit and confirmed that a top North Korean official was en route to New York.

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73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

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'Terrorist' attacker kills three in Belgium's Liege, gunman dead A man killed two policewomen and a bystander in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday before being shot dead in a gunbattle at a school in what prosecutors are treating as a terrorist attack. What is the S-400 missile defence system that India is eyeing to buy India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems for the Indian Air Force. S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. Gaza militants launch heavy barrage into Israel, Israel responds with air strikes Palestinian militants on Tuesday launched their heaviest mortar bomb barrage against Israel since a 2014 Gaza war and Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad camps in the enclave in response. Trump says meetings taking place on US-North Korea summit US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that several meetings were being carried out between the US and North Korea ahead of the historic summit and confirmed that a top North Korean official was en route to New York. UP bypolls: Re-polling to take place at 73 booths in Kairana 73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

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73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said.

Repolling will be held on May 30 between 7 am and 5 pm, during which 80,000 voters are likely to exercise their franchise.

Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli.

"Brawl took place at one spot yesterday & police had taken action. We will ensure that any untoward incident doesn't take place during re-polling tomorrow," said &nbspPraveen Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Law and Order.

A total of 54 per cent polling was recorded on Monday in Kairana seat, which fell vacant with the death of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh. In 2014, 73 per cent voting was recorded.

Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli.

73 polling stations in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha constituency will see repolling on Wednesday, the Election Commission has said. Repolling will be held on May 30 between 7 am and 5 pm, during which 80,000 voters are likely to exercise their franchise. Repolling will be held in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli. "Brawl took place at one spot yesterday & police had taken action. We will ensure that any untoward incident doesn't take place during re-polling tomorrow," said &nbspPraveen Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Law and Order. A total of 54 per cent polling was recorded on Monday in Kairana seat, which fell vacant with the death of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh. In 2014, 73 per cent voting was recorded.

UP bypolls: Re-polling to take place at 73 booths in Kairana

BJP chief Amit Shah on Saturday acknowledged his party lost the crucial Lok Sabha bypolls in Uttar Pradesh because of the electoral understanding between the SP and the BSP.

A panel has been formed to analyse the reasons for the BJP&#39;s loss and the party is ready to win 50 per cent votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he told Aaj Tak in an interview.

&quot;We lost the polls as the SP and the BSP reached an electoral understanding at the last hour,&quot; he said.

Asked if the BJP&#39;s electoral mathematics could be ruined by a possible SP-BSP alliance in 2019, he said, &quot;It is not so simple.&quot;

&quot;The media is harping on the results of the elections to two seats (Gorakhpur and Phulpur)... The Congress distributed sweets in the Parliament Complex. But no one is talking about the 11 states we wrested from them. No one is talking about Tripura,&quot; he said.

&quot;We should keep in mind that bypolls are fought on local issues, but the general elections involve senior leaders and bigger topics,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

'We lost the polls as the SP and the BSP reached an electoral understanding at the last hour,' the BJP President said

BJP chief Amit Shah on Saturday acknowledged his party lost the crucial Lok Sabha bypolls in Uttar Pradesh because of the electoral understanding between the SP and the BSP. A panel has been formed to analyse the reasons for the BJP's loss and the party is ready to win 50 per cent votes in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, he told Aaj Tak in an interview. "We lost the polls as the SP and the BSP reached an electoral understanding at the last hour," he said. Asked if the BJP's electoral mathematics could be ruined by a possible SP-BSP alliance in 2019, he said, "It is not so simple." "The media is harping on the results of the elections to two seats (Gorakhpur and Phulpur)... The Congress distributed sweets in the Parliament Complex. But no one is talking about the 11 states we wrested from them. No one is talking about Tripura," he said. "We should keep in mind that bypolls are fought on local issues, but the general elections involve senior leaders and bigger topics," he said.

Amit Shah: We lost UP bypolls because of SP-BSP understanding

Refuting previous reports of Raj Babbar resigning from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief he said, &quot;I don&#39;t know from where this rumour is doing the rounds&quot;.

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Earlier in the day, there were reports that Raj Babbar has resigned after the Congress&rsquo; worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur

The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.&nbsp;

On Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post.

Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP&rsquo;s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank.

Refuting previous reports of Raj Babbar resigning from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief he said, 'I don't know from where this rumour is doing the rounds'

Refuting previous reports of Raj Babbar resigning from the post of Uttar Pradesh Congress chief he said, "I don't know from where this rumour is doing the rounds". I don't know from where this rumour is doing the rounds. In any case all of us in Congress are party workers,posts and positions are symbolic: Raj Babbar,Congress on reports of his resignation as UP state president pic.twitter.com/AgouYdLHpk — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 21, 2018 × Earlier in the day, there were reports that Raj Babbar has resigned after the Congress’ worst performance in recent Lok Sabha bypolls to Gorakhpur and Phulpur The two seats hold importance in state politics and the bypolls there were necessitated after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath resigned from his Gorakhpur seat to form BJP government in the state, and Phulpur representative Keshav Prasad Maurya stepped down to take the post of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister. On Monday, Goa Congress President Shantaram Naik resigned from his post. Sources said there were four front-runners for the key post, but the party was likely to project a Brahmin face to counter BJP’s moves to consolidate non-Yadav OBC and non-Jatav dalit vote bank.

UP Congress chief Raj Babbar clears resignation rumours

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Enthused by his party&#39;s strong showing in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypolls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated today that his party was keen on burying its bitter rivalry with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party saying sometimes &quot;past incidents have to be forgotten&quot;.

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The CBSE today denied allegations of paper leak of its Class 12 Accountancy examination, asserting that all seals were found intact in the examination centres.The board also said that it has approached the police against those spreading &quot;false&quot; news.

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It is pretty normal for any High Commissioner to go back for consultation and &#39;&#39;We have no comments to offer on why he has gone back,&#39;&#39; said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood.

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Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday claimed that the victory of RJD&#39;s Sarfaraz Alam from Araria Lok Sabha seat would make the place a hub of terrorism, which would be a danger to not only Bihar but also the country.

Let bygones be bygones, says SP's Akhilesh on past rivalry with BSP. Speculation grows if they will join forces for 2019 Enthused by his party's strong showing in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypolls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated today that his party was keen on burying its bitter rivalry with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party saying sometimes "past incidents have to be forgotten". CBSE says paper not leaked, has approached police about 'fake' news The CBSE today denied allegations of paper leak of its Class 12 Accountancy examination, asserting that all seals were found intact in the examination centres.The board also said that it has approached the police against those spreading "false" news. Routine, not recall: MEA on Pak High Commissioner to India being called back It is pretty normal for any High Commissioner to go back for consultation and ''We have no comments to offer on why he has gone back,'' said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood. Hillary Clinton: A series of unfortunate events in India Hillary's India tour is becoming a series of unfortunate events for her due to one after another injury.In Madhya Pradesh, she had fallen on the steps of a mosque on Monday and after that, She fractured her wrist after she slipped in the bathtub of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Tuesday. Araria will become hub of terrorism: Giriraj Singh Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday claimed that the victory of RJD's Sarfaraz Alam from Araria Lok Sabha seat would make the place a hub of terrorism, which would be a danger to not only Bihar but also the country.

WION Evening News Brief, March 15, 2018

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The Samajwadi Party&#39;s Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second.&nbsp;

In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP&#39;s Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes

 
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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has reacted after the shocking defeat of BJP on his home-turf Gorakhpur, and Phulpur &ndash; both seats previously represented by him and his deputy in Uttar Pradesh government Keshav Prasad Maurya respective

 
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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on &nbsp;Wednesday won the Jehanabad assembly seat bypoll.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, BJP&#39;s Rinky Rani Pandey has won the Bhabhua Assembly seat in Bihar.&nbsp;

The result of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency is also out, RJD&#39;s Sarfaraz Alam has won the Araria Lok Sabha seat.

 
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The Supreme Court today rejected all interim pleas seeking to intervene as parties in the sensitive Babri masjid- Ram temple land dispute case.

The court, however, ordered revival of Swamy&#39;s disposed of writ petition in which he had sought enforcement of his fundamental right to worship at Ram temple on the disputed site in Ayodhya.

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Former &quot;Wonder Woman&quot; superhero Lynda Carter who played the iconic character in the 1970s TV series revealed that she was sexually harassed during her career.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh bypolls: UP shocker; SP wins both Yogi bastion of Gorakhpur and Phulpur seat The Samajwadi Party's Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second. In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP's Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes Watch: We accept people's verdict, says Yogi Adityanath after BJP's defeat in bypolls Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has reacted after the shocking defeat of BJP on his home-turf Gorakhpur, and Phulpur – both seats previously represented by him and his deputy in Uttar Pradesh government Keshav Prasad Maurya respective Bihar bypolls: RJD wins Araria Lok Sabha seat and Jehanabad assembly seat while BJP retains Bhabua The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday won the Jehanabad assembly seat bypoll. Meanwhile, BJP's Rinky Rani Pandey has won the Bhabhua Assembly seat in Bihar. The result of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency is also out, RJD's Sarfaraz Alam has won the Araria Lok Sabha seat. Supreme Court rejects all interim pleas to intervene in Ayodhya dispute The Supreme Court today rejected all interim pleas seeking to intervene as parties in the sensitive Babri masjid- Ram temple land dispute case. The court, however, ordered revival of Swamy's disposed of writ petition in which he had sought enforcement of his fundamental right to worship at Ram temple on the disputed site in Ayodhya. I was sexually harassed too, says Wonder Woman Former "Wonder Woman" superhero Lynda Carter who played the iconic character in the 1970s TV series revealed that she was sexually harassed during her career.

WION Evening News Brief, March 14, 2018

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has attacked the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)&nbsp;and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for forming an <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sp-bsp-to-collectively-fight-against-bjp-in-up-bypolls-34617" target="_blank">alliance in the upcoming by-polls</a> in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;

While addressing a rally in&nbsp;Gorakhpur,&nbsp; Yogi Adityanath said, &quot;Today we are hearing that an alliance is being formed between the SP and the BSP. This alliance between the two is like an alliance between a snake and a shrew&quot;.

He added &quot;This alliance just goes to show the pitiable situation the two parties have reached. Their coming together shows their nervousness before a big storm that is coming their way&quot;.&nbsp;

The chief minister also called the alliance between the two parties as &quot;unnatural allies&quot;.

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Aaj phir dono (BSP &amp; SP) ke gathhbandhan ki baatein sunne mein aa rahi hain. Aisa lagta hai jaise koi toofan aata hai toh saanp aur chuchundar ek saath milke khade ho jaate hain. Inki yeh sthiti aa chuki hai: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public rally in Gorakhpur <a href="https://t.co/IIEmL3fMCj">pic.twitter.com/IIEmL3fMCj</a>
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The two arch-rivals in the Uttar Pradesh politics, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party, have decided to come together to fight against the BJP in the upcoming by-polls in the state.&nbsp;

Polls in Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha constituencies are scheduled to be held on March 11.

The seat in the two constituencies&nbsp;was vacated by Yogi Adityanath and his deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya in 2017.

Upendra Dutt Shukla will contest for BJP from Gorakhpur, Kushalendra Singh Patel will be its candidate from Phulpur.&nbsp;

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While addressing a rally in Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath said, 'Today we are hearing that an alliance is being formed between the SP and the BSP. This alliance between the two is like an alliance between a snake and a shrew'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has attacked the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) for forming an alliance in the upcoming by-polls in Uttar Pradesh. While addressing a rally in Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath said, "Today we are hearing that an alliance is being formed between the SP and the BSP. This alliance between the two is like an alliance between a snake and a shrew". He added "This alliance just goes to show the pitiable situation the two parties have reached. Their coming together shows their nervousness before a big storm that is coming their way". The chief minister also called the alliance between the two parties as "unnatural allies". Aaj phir dono (BSP & SP) ke gathhbandhan ki baatein sunne mein aa rahi hain. Aisa lagta hai jaise koi toofan aata hai toh saanp aur chuchundar ek saath milke khade ho jaate hain. Inki yeh sthiti aa chuki hai: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a public rally in Gorakhpur pic.twitter.com/IIEmL3fMCj — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 5, 2018 × The two arch-rivals in the Uttar Pradesh politics, Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party, have decided to come together to fight against the BJP in the upcoming by-polls in the state. Polls in Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha constituencies are scheduled to be held on March 11. The seat in the two constituencies was vacated by Yogi Adityanath and his deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya in 2017. Upendra Dutt Shukla will contest for BJP from Gorakhpur, Kushalendra Singh Patel will be its candidate from Phulpur.

BSP, SP alliance is similar to snake and shrew: Yogi Adityanath

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

Clearing the air over the alliance, Mayawati said BSP has not allied with any political party.

&quot;I want to clarify that BSP has not allied with any political party. All rumours about BSP &amp; SP alliance in UP for 2019 Lok Sabha elctions are false and baseless,&quot; Mayawati said.&nbsp;

On being asked about the crucial bypolls to the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, Mayawati said her party has not floated any candidate for it.

She, however, said that her party members will exercise their vote to defeat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.

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UP mein haal hi mein Rajya Sabha aur Vidhan Parishad mein hone wale chunaav mein BJP ko harane ke liye SP aur BSP ke dwara ek dusre ko vote transfer kar diya jata hai toh yeh koi chunavi gathbandhan nahi: BSP Chief Mayawati <a href="https://t.co/JLVHfmgBfs">pic.twitter.com/JLVHfmgBfs</a>
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Gorakhpur bypolls were announced after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vacated the seat after resigning as Lok Sabha member in September last year after being elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.

Whereas, Phulpur seat was vacated by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minster Keshav Prasad Maurya.

Both the seats will go to polls on March 11.&nbsp;

Mayawati said BSP has not allied with any political party

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Clearing the air over the alliance, Mayawati said BSP has not allied with any political party. "I want to clarify that BSP has not allied with any political party. All rumours about BSP & SP alliance in UP for 2019 Lok Sabha elctions are false and baseless," Mayawati said. On being asked about the crucial bypolls to the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats, Mayawati said her party has not floated any candidate for it. She, however, said that her party members will exercise their vote to defeat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate. UP mein haal hi mein Rajya Sabha aur Vidhan Parishad mein hone wale chunaav mein BJP ko harane ke liye SP aur BSP ke dwara ek dusre ko vote transfer kar diya jata hai toh yeh koi chunavi gathbandhan nahi: BSP Chief Mayawati pic.twitter.com/JLVHfmgBfs — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 4, 2018 × Gorakhpur bypolls were announced after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath vacated the seat after resigning as Lok Sabha member in September last year after being elected to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. Whereas, Phulpur seat was vacated by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minster Keshav Prasad Maurya. Both the seats will go to polls on March 11.

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