UP Minister O.P. Rajbhar downplays MLC results, says educated voters skip assembly polls

Uttar Pradesh minister O.P. Rajbhar responded to the latest results of the state's Legislative Council elections, stating that the performance should not be read as a setback for the ruling party. He argued that the low voter turnout, particularly among educated sections of the electorate, explains the numbers rather than any shift in political sentiment. Rajbhar emphasized that the assembly polls typically see a different voting pattern, with educated voters often abstaining from casting their ballots. The minister's comments came as party officials were analysing the MLC outcome ahead of upcoming assembly elections in the state. No further data on vote shares or constituency-wise details were provided in his statement.