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Yogi Adityanath says, “BJP set to create history in UP under PM's leadership”
UP election results: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the people's mandate must be respected
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Bharatiya Janata Party's stupendous performance in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
“The BJP is set to create history under PM Modi's leadership. This is a mandate for development and a blessing from the people. The double engine government created a safe environment,” Adityanath said during his victory speech in Lucknow.
“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,” he added.
“The 7-phase election in the state were conducted peacefully. It sets a great precedent,” the chief minister added.
“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,” Adityanath said.
As per the Election Commission trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading on 249 seats becoming the only party in three decades to get a second term.
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