New Delhi: Most opinion polls forecast that the BJP is going to win by a clear and convincing margin in Uttar Pradesh, although, on average, the BJP is forecast to win about 100 seats fewer than in the 2017 landslide. However, if the mood of the voters in these assembly elections is the same as in the recent UP Panchayat elections, this is unlikely to be an overwhelmingly clear victory for the BJP as the exit polls suggest.
Here are the highlights of 'Battleground Uttar Pradesh' With Prannoy Roy:
Mar 09, 2022 22:29 (IST)
Prannoy Roy: When you're looking out for results tomorrow, look out for the winner in this constituency. One constituency has voted the same party as UP - Kasganj.
Mar 09, 2022 22:22 (IST)
Shekhar Gupta: In summary, people are very unhappy with their fate. But they don't necessarily see an alternative that will be better. For anybody to defeat the BJP now, they have to sell the idea that it was BJP's mismanagement that they suffered so badly.
Mar 09, 2022 22:18 (IST)
The Non-Caste Economic Factor In UP Elections
Prannoy Roy: The other important factor is economic non-caste factor. Many of them are so qualified but there is anger. Lack of job is a huge election in this election. Another factor that'll affect the vote is OPS - the old pension scheme.
Mar 09, 2022 22:07 (IST)
Vandita Mishra, The Indian Express: In Yogi raj, the local police stations have been freed from local heavyweights. This is the most nakedly Hindu election I have seen.