BJP's flag hoisted in Muslim stronghold, SP's crushing defeat: Yogi said- victory of nationalism

INDC Network: India: BJP's flag in Muslim stronghold, SP's crushing defeat; Yogi Bole - The victory of nationalism

Highlights of by-election results 

Brilliant performance of BJP: In the by-elections held on 9 assembly seats of UP, the BJP alliance captured 7 seats.

• BJP wrested two seats from SP.
• Won a one-sided victory in Moradabad's Kunderki seat after 31 years.
• This victory further strengthened BJP's regional hold.

Kundaraki: BJP's victory after 31 years

In Moradabad's Kunderki seat, which has 60% Muslim voters, BJP candidate Ramveer Singh won by 1.43 lakh votes.

• SP's bail was confiscated here.
• BJP won this seat after 31 years.
• CM Yogi Adityanath described this victory as the victory of nationalism and social unity.

Yogi Adityanath's Statement: 'Victory of Nationalism'

Yogi Adityanath said at the BJP headquarters in Lucknow after the victory:

• "Nationalism has won in Kundaraki. Everyone is remembering their roots and roots."
• He emphasized social solidarity by repeating his famous slogan 'Bantenge to Katenge'.

SP's struggle continues

SP won the Seesamau in Kanpur and Karahal seats in Mainpuri.

• Irfan Solanki's wife Naseem Solanki won by 8500 votes in Kanpur's Seesamau seat.
• After winning, Naseem said that she will first visit her husband Irfan Solanki in jail.
• SP chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted:
  "Now the real struggle has begun... Bandhe muthi, tano muthi aur PDA ka karo udghosh."

Seesamau: The battle to save SP's stronghold

After Irfan Solanki went to jail, the SP nominated his wife Naseem Solanki from Seesamau.

• He went to both shrines and temples and took blessings.
• His victory sent a message to the SP that strong candidates and the right strategy can save the stronghold.

SP's historic defeat in Kundaraki

• The confiscation of SP's bail on a Muslim-majority seat is a big blow for the party.
• This defeat has exposed the weak position of SP in regional politics.

Political implications and analysis

• BJP's victory in Kundaraki proves that the party is now making inroads in the opposition's traditional bastions as well.
• It is time for a rethink for the SP, especially with regard to its strategy in Muslim-majority areas.
• Yogi Adityanath's emphasis on nationalism is a message for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Summary of Seats