Sat Feb 08 08:35:38 UTC 2025: ## BJP Leads in Milkipur By-Election After First Round of Counting
**LUCKNOW** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading in the Milkipur by-election by 3995 votes after the first round of counting, according to initial results. However, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Awadhesh Prasad has alleged that the Election Commission is operating under government pressure. Prasad confidently predicted an SP victory despite the current BJP lead, claiming the final results will show a different outcome. The election continues, and further updates are expected as counting progresses.