The hype of elections with the announcement of poll schedules in Uttar Pradesh state politics has been triggered. Uttar Pradesh elections 2022 will be conducted in 7 phases commencing from February 10.
BJP In Uttar Pradesh
The ruling party BJP which has the upper hand is all set to retain power in the state of Uttar Pradesh to keep its legacy intact. Further, it has been rattled by a series of resignations of two ministers and four MLA’s to be precise.
Swami Prasad Maurya, a staunch believer, and leader of the OBC led the rebellion in BJP and joined the saffron party after resigning from BSP (Bahujan Samaj Party). After Swami Prasad Maurya’s exit, Dara Singh Chauhan, another minister also announced his decision to resign from Yogi Adityanath’s Ministry. Dara Singh Chauhan at present represents the Madhuban assembly in the Mau district. Post the exit of Swami Prasad Maury, the BJP saw many more resignations coming up. Om Prakash Rajbhar, another OBC leader claims that a few more ministers would resign from the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet and the number of resignations might touch 18 by January.
The BJP leaders have allegedly accused the party of negligence towards Dalits, backward communities, and traditional farmers, hence suggesting that more ministers might resign and turn towards other parties.
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Akhilesh Yadav Of Samajwadi Party
Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has emerged as a challenge in front of the BJP. Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party tweeted photos with Maurya and Chauhan and welcomed them after resigning their previous positions. The BJP’s recent ministers who have resigned are expected to join the Samajwadi Party on January 14. While the Samajwadi Party may be imposing a threat to the BJP, some of its ministers have resigned and quit the party to join the saffron party.
SP MLA Hari Om Yadav and former MLA Dharampal Singh are some of the few who quit BSP to join the Saffron Party on Wednesday. All India Congress and Imran Masoon of western Uttar Pradesh along with Congress MLA Masood Akhtar have joined the Samajwadi Party.
Uttar Pradesh elections 2022 – The Bottom Line
BJP has urged many ministers to reconsider their decision over their resignation. It is yet left to observe how many more ministers will resign from the BJP. These resignations can impose a threat to BJP electorally. This has taken the party by surprise and this is all you need to know about the Uttar Pradesh elections 2022.
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