UP Election 2022 Result Highlights: BJP clinches 250+ seats, set for 2nd term

Mar 11, 2022, 24:47:25 IST

UP election results 2022 Highlights: The Bharatiya Janata Party won 253 seats and was leading on one, while the Samajwadi Party finished second with 108 seats and was leading on five

Yogi Adityanath gestures to his supporters after the Bharatiya Janata Party's  win in the state assembly elections at the party office in Lucknow

UP Election Results 2022 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the BJP to create history in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday evening with the party set to return to power in the largest state with a huge majority. Despite a shrill poll campaign by the opposition, a wave of defections, and criticism over various issues - including the handling of Covid, safety of women, farmers issues - the BJP remained unaffected largely. The party won more than 250 of 403 assembly seats. Akhilesh Yadav - who had been taking on the BJP on a gamut of issues - was the Samajwadi Party’s chief ministerial candidate. He significantly improved on the Samajwadi Party's 2017 tally (54 seats). This time, the party is set to win over 120 seats. With caste dynamics playing a critical role as always in UP, Yadav's allies were leaders of the Jat community and those representing the backward castes. The Congress and Mayawati's BSP were also among the challengers. But both of them hadly registered their presence as votes were counted....Read More

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Exit polls indicated that the BJP will be able to cross the 200-mark in the 403-member assembly in UP and claim a majority. Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party was projected as the first runner-up. The trends show that exit polls were right. Ahead of counting of votes, however, Akhilesh Yadav alleged manipulation of EVMs. Some poll officials have been removed.

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Mar 11, 2022, 24:11:25 IST

BJP’s focus on Mathura pays dividend as party grabs all seats

Home to Sri Krishna Janmbhoomi — the birthplace of Lord Krishna — Mathura once again reposed its trust in BJP, which performed even better than the 2017 assembly elections. In this election, BJP managed to win all the five assembly seats of Mathura including Mathura, Chhata, Baldev, Mant and Goverdhan. Full report

Mar 10, 2022, 23:58:22 IST

Watch: Yogi scripts history in U.P; Becomes first BJP CM to win second term

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath is the first BJP CM to have retained office in the state for the second consecutive time. Yogi is also the first CM in 37 years who has won for the consecutive time and retained his office. In all, the Yogi Adityanath has set five new records today as BJP paints U.P saffron once again under his leadership. Watch the full video for all details.

Mar 10, 2022, 23:51:52 IST

Watch: How BJP won Uttar Pradesh despite Akhilesh Yadav's challenge

BJP has scripted history in Uttar Pradesh as it retained power for the second term in India's most populous state. While Yogi Adityanath was the CM face of the party, but the campaign was largely led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. The BJP scored victory in Uttar Pradesh despite Akhilesh Yadav's challenge, farm protests and caste dynamics. Hindustan Times National Political Editor, Sunetra Choudhury explains the key takeaways from U.P poll outcome. Watch video here

Mar 10, 2022, 23:43:03 IST

BJP candidate Rajmani wins Koraon seat

BJP candidate Rajmani wins Koraon seat defeating Ramdev Nidar of SP by 24721 votes.

Mar 10, 2022, 23:20:56 IST

Vijma Yadav of SP wins the Pratappur seat

Vijma Yadav of SP wins the Pratappur seat defeating Rakesh Dhar Tripathi of Apna Dal (S) by 3322 votes

Mar 10, 2022, 23:09:22 IST

Apna Dal (S) candidate Vachaspati defeats SP’s Ajay in Bara assembly sea

Apna Dal (S) candidate Vachaspati defeats SP’s Ajay in Bara assembly seat

Mar 10, 2022, 22:58:01 IST

BJP candidate Rajmani wins Koraon seat

BJP candidate Rajmani wins Koraon seat defeating Ramdev Nidar of SP by 24721 votes

Mar 10, 2022, 22:54:33 IST

SP workers create ruckus in Firozabad, allege delay in handing over winners' certificate to party candidate

Ruckus created by Samajwadi Party workers at Firozabad. SP workers alleged delay in handing over of winner certificate to SP candidate Sachin Yadav. Roadways buses on highway damaged. Police disperses mob . Winner Certificate handed over to SP candidate.

Mar 10, 2022, 22:43:43 IST

RLD wins one seat and BJP wins two seats in Hathras

RLD wins one seat and BJP win two seats in Hathras

Mar 10, 2022, 22:29:12 IST

Ex-minister Ramveer Upadhyay loses in Sadabad

Former UP minister Ramveer Upadhaya (BJP) loses in Sadabad constituency of Hathras

Mar 10, 2022, 22:21:57 IST

Check full list of winners from Varanasi & Prayagraj districts

Varanasi voted in the seventh and final phase of the election on March 7 and voting for Prayagraj took place in the fifth phase on February 27. Check full list of winners here

Mar 10, 2022, 22:14:36 IST

SP and BJP win two seats each in Samajwadi Party bastion Mainpuri

SP and BJP win 2 seats each in Samajwadi bastion Mainpuri

Mar 10, 2022, 22:13:50 IST

BJP wins all nine assembly seats in Agra

Mar 10, 2022, 22:06:59 IST

Sitting BJP MLA Sangeet Som loses in Sardhana

SP's Atul Pradhan defeated BJP's sitting MLA Sangeet Som in Sardhana constituency

Mar 10, 2022, 22:02:37 IST

Accept the mandate in Sirathu, tweets Keshav Maurya after loss in Sirathu

"I accept the mandate in Sirathu," tweets BJP's Keshav Prasad Maurya after losing to SP's Pallavi Patel by a margin of 7337 votes. Full report

Mar 10, 2022, 21:58:30 IST

BJP's Harshvardhan Bajpai wins Allahabad (North)

BJP’s Harshvardhan Bajpai win Allahabad (North), defeats Samajwadi Party’s Sandeep Yadav by over 30,000 votes

Mar 10, 2022, 21:48:48 IST

UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya loses from Sirathu

UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya loses to SP candidate Pallavi Patel by margin of over 7,000 votes in Sirathu

Mar 10, 2022, 21:29:58 IST

UP minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ wins Allahabad South

UP minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi wins the Allahabad (South) against SP’s Raish Chandra Shukla by over 24000 votes

Mar 10, 2022, 21:26:16 IST

UP minister Sidharth Nath Singh wins Allahabad West for the 2nd time

UP minister Sidharth Nath Singh wins the Allahabad (west) seat for the second time, defeating SP’s Richa Singh by over 28000 votes.

Mar 10, 2022, 20:59:42 IST

SP alleges Sirathu candidate not given winners' certificate

Samajwadi Party claimed that Pallavi Patel had won Sirathu Assembly seat but was not provided winners' certificate. UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya contested this seat

Mar 10, 2022, 20:42:49 IST

BJP's Pankaj Singh thanks Noida voters

"I thank the people of Noida for believing in me again. People have accepted our development work which we have done in last 5 years. I assure the people of Noida that I will work to develop Noida," Pankaj Singh, BJP candidate from Noida seat, was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Mar 10, 2022, 20:31:54 IST

PM Modi slams opposition

India's citizen is working for the country in every way possible, coupled with responsibility. However, there are some people who are lowering the standards of politics in our country- PM Modi slams opposition.

Mar 10, 2022, 20:20:20 IST

PM Modi on Ukraine war after poll results

Mar 10, 2022, 20:17:36 IST

UP election result live - PM says ‘2022 results have decided outcome for 2024’

The results for 2022 have decided the mood for the 2024 polls, PM Modi said on Thursday.

Mar 10, 2022, 20:15:47 IST

UP elections live - PM Modi's message on caste dynamics in UP

Mar 10, 2022, 20:05:39 IST

UP election live: BJP voteshare increased in UP, Manipur, Goa, says PM Modi

BJP's voteshare has increased in Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Goa, even after being incumbent. All exit polls were proven incorrect in Goa, and the people of Goa have given us the chance to serve them for the third consecutive time - PM Modi

Mar 10, 2022, 20:02:41 IST

UP election live: ‘This is the 1st time that…’

PM Modi on Thursday addressed the BJP workers after a win in four states, including Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 10, 2022, 19:51:40 IST

UP election result: PM Modi thanks workers for big win

“I am glad that first time voters participated enthusiastically for the BJP's win,” PM Modi says.

Mar 10, 2022, 19:43:27 IST

Akhilesh Yadav wins 1st state election from Karhal

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav seen addressing a poll rally in Azamgarh. (PTI PHOTO) (HT_PRINT)

Akhilesh Yadav won his first state election from family tuf Mainpuri's Karhal by over 67,000 votes.

Mar 10, 2022, 19:40:08 IST

BJP wins all 8 seats in Varanasi

BJP has won all eight seats in Varanasi

Mar 10, 2022, 19:32:45 IST

PM Modi to address party workers shortly

PM Modi is expected to address party workers shortly

Mar 10, 2022, 19:28:19 IST

UP elections live: Owaisi's reaction to poll results

“The people of UP have decided to give power to BJP; I respect the decision of public. I thank AIMIM's state pres, workers, members, and the public who voted for us. Our efforts were quite a lot, but the results didn't come as per our expectations. We'll work hard again,” AIMIM chief A Owaisi was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Mar 10, 2022, 19:10:26 IST

Soon after Shashi Tharoor tweeted:

Mar 10, 2022, 19:09:40 IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on UP polls

“Our hardwork did not translate into votes, but we will continue to work for people,” Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday evening

Mar 10, 2022, 18:38:53 IST

UP elections live - BJP chief JP Nadda at headquarters. Watch

Mar 10, 2022, 18:37:04 IST

UP elections live: Celebrations at BJP headquarters

Mar 10, 2022, 18:35:28 IST

PM Modi to adress party workers

PM Modi to adress party workers at 7 pm in Delhi, reports ANI, citing sources

Mar 10, 2022, 18:20:34 IST

UP election results live: Yogi Adityanath slams opposition in poll speech

"Amid fervour, we have to stay focused...When we were fighting COVID, they (Opposition) were conspiring against us...By making us win people have once again voted for nationalism, good governance. It's our responsibility to continue working on these issues..," Yogi Adityanath said in his poll victory speech.

Mar 10, 2022, 18:16:11 IST

In victory speech, Yogi says ‘mandate has to be respected’

Everyone had their eyes on UP, given the vastness of the state. I am thankful to the people for making us win with majority...Under PM Modi's leadership we will be forming govts in UP, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand," chief minister Yogi Adityanath after winning Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 10, 2022, 18:05:22 IST

UP election result live: Samajwadi Party's ‘sit-in’ over poll result

SP candidate from Chibramau seat, Arvind Yadav, sat on a dharna, seeking a recount. He lost by 2,700 votes and claims the result was manipulated.

Mar 10, 2022, 18:02:57 IST

UP elections result live: What Akhilesh Yadav's sister-in-law said on BJP win

Akhilesh Yadav's sister-in-law, Aparna Yadav, on Thursday responded to her party's return to power in the state. “Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Isai Sabke Sab Hein Bhaajpayee. This is an answer to all those who divided (the state) on the basis of appeasement politics, caste. We are forming government with 'Jai Shree Ram' on March 10...can't get a better government than this,” she was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. She had joined the BJP just weeks before the state election.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:55:59 IST

Video: Yogi Adityanath plays holi with as BJP retains UP

Mar 10, 2022, 17:47:59 IST

Deputy CM Maurya's son complains, counting stops at Sirathu seat

Counting for Sirathu seat of Kaushambi district stopped after deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s son Yogesh lodges an objection with poll officials. In 29th round of counting, Maurya was trailing by 6,397 votes Apna Dal (Kameravadi) leader contesting on SP symbol Pallavi Patel. Pallavi Patel has got 98,763 votes while Keshav Prasad Maurya has bagged 92,366 votes till now.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:44:01 IST

Yogi Adityanath headed to Lucknow party office

After a resounding win, Yogi Adityanath has left for the Lucknow party office, news agency ANI reported.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:41:43 IST

BJP's Tejasvi Surya's comeback to Congress' Karti Chidambaram tweet

BJP leader Tejasvi Surya on Thursday took a digt at Congress leader Karti Chidamaram over the UP election result.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:19:37 IST

UP election live: BJP leader's ‘castles in the air’ jibe at opposition

“The BJP will form a government in Uttar Pradesh with a thumping majority. The people of the state have rejected the opposition that was building a castle in the air,” party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:17:12 IST

Why UP is crucial

Uttar Pradesh is home to one fifth of India's population. It also sends the maximum number of lawmakers to parliament.

Mar 10, 2022, 17:10:39 IST

Congress introspects after poll results

“Disappointed by the results, expected a better situation. We'll continue to be a responsible Opposition and take up issues aggressively. The opposition has an important role, in and outside state assembly,” Dinesh Gundu Rao of the Congress was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Mar 10, 2022, 16:36:44 IST

Rahul Gandhi on election results

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday tweeted after Congress faced yet another series of poll debacles in all five states that held Assembly elections over the past two months. Read the full story here.

Mar 10, 2022, 16:09:59 IST

Congress on poll election results - ‘We will return..’

The Congress on Thursday said it will introspect over the election results. Sonia Gandhi will call a meeting soon over the debacle, party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.