Sat Nov 23 07:00:00 UTC 2024: ## BJP and SP Vie for Victory in Uttar Pradesh By-Elections

**Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh –** The results of the Uttar Pradesh by-elections for nine assembly seats are being closely watched as a significant test of strength between Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s BJP and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party (SP). Both parties invested heavily in the campaigns, with the SP claiming victory mirroring their performance in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, while the BJP, under CM Adityanath’s direct supervision, aimed to recoup any potential losses.

Early results showed a mixed bag. The BJP secured wins in Ghaziabad Sadar, where Sanjeev Sharma won by over 70,000 votes, and Kundarki. The SP secured victories in Sisamau and Karhal. Contested races were reported in Katehari, Phulpur, and Majhwa, with the BJP and SP engaged in tight battles. Allegations of misconduct were made during the counting process in Phulpur, with a reported scuffle involving the BJP candidate.

As counting progressed, leads fluctuated. While BJP candidates maintained early leads in several constituencies, the SP made gains in others, particularly in Karhal where Tej Pratap Yadav held a substantial lead. The RLD also secured a victory in Mirapur.

By the end of counting, BJP secured victories in Ghaziabad Sadar, Kundarki, Khair, Phulpur, and Katehari, while the SP won Sisamau and Karhal. RLD took Mirapur. The final results highlighted a close contest, with both the BJP and SP celebrating wins and assessing the implications for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The by-elections showcased the political intensity in Uttar Pradesh and the ongoing power struggle between the two dominant parties.

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