Uttar Pradesh's by-polls are delayed amid accusations that the BJP seeks to avoid potential losses.

Uttar Pradesh's by-polls, set for November 20, have become a contentious issue with the Samajwadi Party (SP) accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of postponing the elections to avoid a potential loss due to voter turnout from festivals. The SP chief, Akhilesh Yadav, predicts BJP's defeat in the upcoming by-polls and Maharashtra assembly elections, while the BJP expresses confidence in winning all nine seats. The Election Commission agreed to the postponement to avoid low voter turnout during festivities.

November 17, 2024
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