ELECTION HIGHLIGHTSUttar Pradesh ASSEMBLY ELECTION 2022

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Loses in Sirathu

Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya lost to Samajwadi Party’s Pallavi Patel after high drama in Sirathu assembly constituency.

NOTA Pressed More in UP Than Votes Polled in Favour of Popular Parties

The ‘NOTA’ option on electronic voting machines has garnered more votes than those polled in favour of some prominent political parties in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

BJP Parliamentary Board Meeting Underway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, national president JP Nadda, union home minister Amit Shah, union minister Nitin Gadkari and national general secretary BL Santhosh are present for the meeting.

PM Modi Brings Up Ukraine War in Victory Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine. He said the war was affecting every country in the world and India stood for peace and talks. He also said the cost of the war will have to be borne by all.

PM Modi Says 2022 Results Have Set the Tone for 2024 Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Hindi, “22 ke nateejo ne 24 ki line tay kar di (The results of 2022 have set the tone for 2024).”

PM Modi Says 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in Victory Speech

PM Modi addresses Party Workers at BJP HQ in Delhi after BJP's victory in four state assembly polls, saying that BJP workers have delivered on the promise to him that Holi celebrations will begin from March 10 itself.

PM Modi Arrives at BJP HQ in Delhi to Address 'Karyakartas'

Lodged in Jail, Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan Wins Rampur Assembly for the 10th Time

Counting Stopped in Keshav Prasad Maurya's Assembly Constituency Sirathu

Union Home Minister and BJP Leader Amit Shah Arrives at BJP Headquarters in Delhi

CM Yogi Says BJP will Fulfil All Promises, on Track to Make History

"Everyone had their eyes on UP, given the vastness of the state. I am thankful to the people for making us win with majority," Uttar Pradesh incumbent chief minister Yogi Adityanath said in his victory speech.

Pankaj Singh Wins in Noida by Record Margin of Over 1.8 Lakh Votes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s son Pankaj Singh won in his constituency Noida by a record margin of over 1.8 lakh votes.

CM Yogi Says BJP Mandate in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa Under PM Modi's Leadership

“Under PM Modi’s leadership today, the BJP has got mandate in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. In these four states, people have given us their blessings,” incumbent CM Yogi Adityanath said praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

CM Yogi Adityanath Arrives at BJP Office in Lucknow

Kailash Vijayvargiya Confident of Narendra Modi Becoming PM Again

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said that it is clear that people will make Narendra Modi Prime Minister again in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections after victories in Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur and Uttar Pradesh.

Yogi Adityanath Puts ‘Noida Jinx’ Theory to Rest

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seems to have broken the ‘Noida jinx’ theory as many believed that any chief minister who would visit the city or build an expressway would not return to power in the state.

Akhilesh Yadav Wins Karhal by 61,000 Votes

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav won the Karhal assembly seat by a margin of 61,000 votes.

Scenes of Celebration from BJP Office Lucknow

CM Yogi Wins from Gorakhpur Urban

Incumbent chief minister Yogi Adityanath registered a massive victory of 1,01,000 votes from Gorakhpur Urban.

Rahul Gandhi Says 'Humbly Accept People's Verdict'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he humbly accepts the people’s verdict and extended best wishes to those who have won the mandate. He also thanked all Congress workers and volunteers for their hard work and dedication.

CM Yogi Leading from Gorakhpur

Incumbent Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is leading by 40,144 votes from Gorakhpur Urban.

Samajwadi Party Leading in Jaunpur

A total of 25 candidates are contesting from this constituency in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Phulpur Powai SP candidate Ramakant Yadav leading by 11667 votes

In Official EC Trend, BJP Leads in 258 Constituencies, SP in 112

Official trends for all 403 seats in Uttar Pradesh by the Election Commission show the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 258 constituencies, Samajwadi Party in 112 constituencies.

Bulldozer Can Finish Cycle In a Minute, Says Hema Malini on BJP's Projected Win in UP

BJP MP Hema Malini said the party already knew it would form the government in Uttar Pradesh.

UP: SP candidate Bechi Saroj is leading in Lalganj

SP candidate Bechi Saroj is leading by 7,087 votes in the 10th round of voting from Lalganj. A total of 10 candidates are contesting from this constituency in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Abbas Ansari Leads for the First Time in Mau Sadar

Mukhtar Ansari’s son Abbas Ansari is leading for the first time. Abbas Ansari is the son of jailed mafia don Mukhtar Ansari and is contesting from Mau Sadar seat, considered his father’s stronghold.

Getting FIR Registered Was Big Deal in UP Once; No 'Bahubali' Now: Amit Shah

Dacoity, loot, kidnapping, rapes and land grabbing have come down in Uttar Pradesh under the Yogi Adityanath government, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah had said in an exclusive interview to Rahul Joshi, Group Editor-in-Chief, Network18.

BJP Celebrates in Gorakhpur; CM Yogi Leads

BJP workers in Gorakhpur are celebrating the party’s projected win in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is leading from here.

Jailed SP Leader Azam Khan Leading from Rampur

OP Rajbhar of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party leading from Zahoorabad constituency

People Have Rejected Dynastic Politics, Says UP BJP President

“People have rejected dynastic politics, and voted for development. We never thought that BSP will do so poorly. Samajwadi Party had also fought cleverly. I just want to say that political parties will have to work on the ground for the public”: UP BJP president Swatantra Dev Singh.

Babush Monserrate Wins Panjim as Utpal Parrikar Concedes Defeat

BJP candidate from Panaji seat in Goa, Atanasio Monserrate Babush has won the assembly seat, making it the first big win for the high-profile assembly seat.

Keshav Prasad Maurya trailing by 3,296 votes

Keshav Prasad Maurya trailing by 3,296 votes. SP’s Pallavi Patel is leading. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is contesting from his birthplace Sirathu in Kaushambi.

Samajwadi Party Tells Workers Not to Leave Booths, Keep Watch

Akhilesh Yadav Arrives at Samajwadi Party Office in Lucknow

CM Yogi Adityanath Leading in Gorakhpur by 22,000 Votes

Celebrations Underway at BJP Headquarters in Lucknow

Akhilesh Yadav leading by 9,000+ votes in Karhal

SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav is leading by 9,000 votes. Karhal constituency has recorded the highest voter turnout this year from Uttar Pradesh with as many as 65.97 per cent of people from the area choosing to vote.

Keshav Prasad Maurya trailing by 455 votes in second round of counting

Keshav Prasad Maurya trailing by 455 votes in second round of counting. SP’s Pallavi Patel is leading. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya is contesting from his birthplace Sirathu in Kaushambi.

CM Yogi Adityanath Leading in Gorakhpur By 15,000 Votes

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading by 15,000 votes in Gorakhpur constituency. Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and the Mahant of Gorakhnath Math, is contesting his first Assembly election from the Gorakhpur Sadar seat.

BJP Leads in 6 Seats, SP in 3 in Lucknow

Out of 9 seats in Lucknow, BJP is ahead in 6 and SP on 3.

UP: BJP+ Leading With 219 Seats, SP Alliance Trailing Behind With 91, BSP and Congress Neck and Neck

BJP alliance currently is leading in 219 seats, SP-RLD alliance in 91 seats, BSP in 5 seats and Congress in 6 seats, CNN News18 reports.

Akhilesh Yadav leading in Karhal Assembly seat

Akhilesh Yadav Lied to Defame BJP, Says Keshav Prasad Maurya

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has said the public is also rejecting the so-called veteran leaders of the SP alliance.

BJP+ Leading With 184 Seats, SP Alliance Trailing Behind With 64, BSP and Congress Neck and Neck

BJP Leads in 7 Out of 10 Swing Seats, Experts Forecast Similar Broad Voting Trend

UP: Of the 10 swing seats for which early trends have come, BJP is leading in 7. While SP is ahead in 2 and BSP in 1. Analysts say this could be first sign of broader voting pattern.

Uttar Pradesh: Raja Bhaiya Leading in Kunda

Raghuraj Pratap Singh “Raja Bhaiya” ahead from Kunda seat of Pratapgarh. A total of 11 candidates are contesting from this constituency in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

BJP Leading in 20 Out of 24 Seats of Phase-1

BJP+ Leading With 132 Seats, SP Alliance Trailing Behind, BSP and Congress Neck and Neck

Cabinet minister Brajesh Pathak is leading from Lucknow Cantt

Cabinet minister Brajesh Pathak is leading from Lucknow Cantt seat. Brajesh Pathak is the Law Minister in the Yogi Adityanath government and sitting MLA from the Lucknow Central Assembly seat.

Uttar Pradesh: Aditi Singh Leading in Rae Bareli

Aditi Singh is leading in Rae Bareli. She is the sitting MLA from Raebareli Sadar, a seat she had contested and won on a Congress ticket in 2017.

Counting Has Not Started in 8 Seats in Azamgarh

Counting has still not begun in Azamgarh’s eight seats even after 45 minutes gone to the counting hour.

BJP+ Leading, SP Alliance Trailing Behind, BSP and Congress Neck and Neck

BJP alliance currently is leading in 76 seats, SP-RLD alliance in 38 seats, BSP in 4 seats and Congress in four seats, CNN News18 reports.

Shivpal Yadav behind from Jaswant Nagar seat of Etawah

Shivpal Singh Yadav of SP is trailing from Jaswant Nagar seat of Etawah.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Leading in Gorakhpur

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is leading in Gorakhpur. Adityanath is fighting his first assembly election after being the MP of the area for two decades.

Baby Rani Maurya of BJP Leading in Agra Rural

Early Trends Show BJP-SP Neck and Neck in UP

Counting Of Votes Begins in UP

Tight Security at Uttar Pradesh CM's Residence in Lucknow

Tight security and barricading can be witnessed at the residence of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, News18 reports from the ground.

Sambhal-Agra Moradabad National Highway in Bahjoi Closed Due to Counting of Votes

The Sambhal-Agra Moradabad National Highway in Bahjoi will remain closed today, due to counting of votes.

Ban Imposed on Counting at One Booth of Fazilnagar Assembly; Swami Prasad Maurya Contesting from This Seat

Section 144 Imposed in Varanasi Commissionerate Area

Police Officers Patrolling Sensitive Areas in Moradabad, UP

Approximately 1,000 police officers have been deployed for security in Moradabad, SSP Babloo Kumar said. He told ANI that patrolling is being carried out in sensitive areas.

2 Ballot Papers Found With Official in Sant Kabir Nagar

ANI has reported that two ballot papers were found with an official on his way to the counting center in Sant Kabir Nagar.

Priyanka Gandhi Surpasses Yogi Adityanath in Holding Poll Rallies In Uttar Pradesh

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed 209 rallies and roadshows, the maximum by any top leader during the Uttar Pradesh election campaign, followed closely by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who spoke at 203 poll events.