Massive victory for BJP in UP local body elections, Wins 67 out of 75 seats

As high-stake UP assembly elections is to be held months ahead, The BJP has marked a notable victory in local body elections in Uttar Pradesh by winning 67 out of 75 seats. Samajwadi Party workers held a street protest yesterday and alleged that the election was rigged.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the glorious victory of BJP in the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections is a blessing given by the people for development, public service, and rule of law. He credited Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his policies for the win. He acknowledged the "tireless hard work" of party workers as well.

Akhilesh Yadav'sSamajwadi Party only won five seats in the zilapanchayat chairperson election. The protestors of the party met with the police force. In 2016, Yadav's party had won 60 out of 75 seats, reported the ANI.

21 BJP candidates and one Samajwadi Party candidate were elected unopposed.

The state's BJP chief SwatantraDev Singh said that the party will win the 2022 assembly elections as well. However, election analysts say that the local body elections are not likely to indicate the outcome of assembly elections that are set to be held next year.

The election result is a setback for Samajwadi Party. A video of former Samajwadi Party MP from ChandauliRamkishunYadav falling at the feet of voters to allegedly seek vote for his nephew Tej Narayan Yadav has gone viral.

Out of the 3000 zilapanchayats in the state, 75 districts are choosing chairpersons in this election. The RashtriyaLok Dal and Jansatta Dal also won one seat each. One panchayat chose an independent candidate, said the ANI report.

Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party did not fight in the local body elections.