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Akhilesh Yadav's visit to Siddhapeeth Baba Gauri Shanker Mahadev Mandir sparked controversy, with BJP workers cleaning the temple post his visit. Allegations of Muslim leaders wearing shoes emerged, and Akhilesh critiqued BJP's actions and false promises in Kannauj.
Dimple won Mainpuri bypolls. Badaun tests Shivpal's son Aditya. Mayawati targets Muslim votes. Firozabad features Akshay Yadav. Sambhal has Ziaur Rahman Barq. Bareilly sees Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar against Praveen Singh Aron.
Low voter turnout in Lok Sabha elections; Election Commission distributes 37.34L voter guides to improve participation. 1.89 cr electors in 10 constituencies for the third phase. Varied voter counts in Agra, Etah, Sambhal, Hathras, Fatehpur Sikri. 20,415 booths, 21% critical, 50% webcast coverage.
During the poll season, Lok Sabha candidates seek blessings from Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. PM Modi, NDA alliance candidate, and various politicians visit the temple for victory blessings before filing nominations in different states.
Construction in Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's memorial, significant in SP politics. Dimple contests from Mainpuri, Akhilesh from Kannauj. Akhilesh's cousins also contest in the region. Political activities intense in Mainpuri and surrounding areas.
BSP replaced Shrikala with Shyam Singh Yadav in Jaunpur due to Dhananjay Singh's criminal conviction and BJP ties. Dhananjay reacts, emphasizing supporters' role. Shyam Singh Yadav filed nomination. Lavkush Patel replaced Dayanshankar Mishra denied a BJP ticket.
SP accuses BSP of aiding BJP in Lok Sabha polls. Akhilesh Yadav urges voters to support candidates against BJP instead of wasting votes on BSP. The rivalry intensifies as accusations grow stronger between the parties.
Priyanka Gandhi energizes cadre in Rae Bareli for 2024 Lok Sabha election, emphasizing the historical significance of Amethi and Rae Bareli, the upcoming polls, and the legacy of resisting British rule.
Uttar Pradesh celebrates higher pass rates in ICSE and ISC exams, with girls outperforming boys. Success seen across SC, ST, OBC categories. The exams covered diverse subjects over varying days.
The Lok Sabha poll battle in the Yadav-dominated region of Uttar Pradesh features prominent family members like Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, and Aditya Yadav. The election phase also sees the absence of Mulayam Singh Yadav and the debut of new candidates.
FIR against Karan Bhushan Singh for Model Code of Conduct breach in Kaiserganj, where he contests after father's exclusion due to harassment allegations, prompting protests by athletes ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
Unidentified assailants vandalized vehicles outside Congress office in Gauriganj, leading to chaos. Party workers protested, prompting police intervention. FIR filed under multiple charges. Driver injured. CCTV footage under review by police.
CM Yogi Adityanath condemns SP workers for vandalising Maharana Pratap's statue, criticizes SP, Congress for supporting terrorists, disrespecting national heroes, compromising national security. He warns of fitting response in upcoming elections.
Crowds in Ayodhya welcome PM Modi with saffron decor. New admin measures control crowd. Ram path divided for roadshow. Sweet shop owner, dancer perform. Women party workers, drummers, BJP workers present. Amethi drum group performs.
Braj and Ruhelkhand regions gear up for crucial Lok Sabha polls with BJP and Samajwadi Party in a tight race. Key constituencies include Sambhal, Hathras, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, and Mainpuri with intriguing candidate line-ups.
Unidentified miscreants targeted vehicles near the Congress office in Amethi.
Akhilesh Yadav criticizes BJP for favoring industrialists over farmers, highlighting the lack of loan waivers for farmers. He also accuses BJP of conspiring against farmers by implementing unfavorable policies like the three black laws.
PM Modi intensifies poll pitch with Ayodhya roadshow, seeking Ram Lalla's blessings. Darshan managed by temple trust. Yogi Adityanath seeks blessings at Hanuman Garhi. Champat Rai and Anil Mishra present during temple visit.