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BJP Loses Varanasi Seat in UP MLC Elections; SP Leader Accuses Opponent of Dirty Tactics
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:52 PM
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In the 2026 Uttar Pradesh MLC elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party lost the Varanasi seat, prompting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to allege that the defeat was caused by dirty political tactics.
The election commission released the results of the 2026 Uttar Pradesh MLC elections on Tuesday, revealing that the Bharatiya Janata Party lost the Varanasi seat. The loss came as a surprise to many observers, given Varanasi’s high profile and the party’s strong presence in the city.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav immediately condemned the outcome, accusing the BJP of employing dirty political tactics to secure the seat. Yadav demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct.
The BJP has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the result reflects the will of the voters. Election officials have pledged to look into the allegations and will release findings once the inquiry is complete.
The defeat marks a significant setback for the BJP in a constituency that has been a key battleground in state politics. Analysts say the outcome could influence the party’s strategy in upcoming elections.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav immediately condemned the outcome, accusing the BJP of employing dirty political tactics to secure the seat. Yadav demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct.
The BJP has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the result reflects the will of the voters. Election officials have pledged to look into the allegations and will release findings once the inquiry is complete.
The defeat marks a significant setback for the BJP in a constituency that has been a key battleground in state politics. Analysts say the outcome could influence the party’s strategy in upcoming elections.