The Times of India

Akhilesh Yadav claims BJP 'deliberately' lost Bankipur, Datia bypolls to deflect EVM criticism

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has leveled accusations against the BJP, suggesting they deliberately lost the recent bypolls to distort public opinion on election integrity. He pointed out that the BJPs departure from its typical campaign strategies was aimed at undermining opposition claims about EVMs. Yadav also promised that upcoming vacancies within the UP government would be filled by loyal party supporters.