Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Predicts BJP Victory in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming that the Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and Congress will be "wiped out." He also predicted a BJP win in all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.
During a roadshow in Ayodhya ahead of the fifth phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, Maurya stated, "All 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh and 400 plus across the country - there will be Modi government once again with a thumping majority. SP, BSP and Congress are going to be wiped out. 'Lotus' is 'blooming' everywhere. Samajwadi Party samaptwadi party hone jaa rahi hai. They are taking the support of lies when they didn't get public support."
He further commented on the political futures of Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, stating that they are "under threat" and that their parties are "in ICU." He added, "The public is not ready to give them oxygen. They are ready to have Modi government for the third time. We will win all 7 seats in Delhi."
The Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh are being held in seven phases. Polling for the first four phases has already been completed. The remaining phases will be held on May 20, May 25, and June 1. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.
In the 2019 general elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP won 62 out of 80 seats, while its ally Apna Dal (S) won two seats. Mayawati's BSP won 10 seats, while Akhilesh Yadav's SP won five. The Congress party secured only one seat.