GG News Bureau
Lucknow, 4th June. As the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections commenced on Tuesday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav issued a call for vigilance and caution. Emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the democratic process, Yadav expressed his hope that the Election Commission would uphold its “tradition of impartiality.”
“Be alert, vigilant, and cautious and keep a close eye while monitoring the vote count. The public has as much right to protect their vote as they have to cast their vote,” Yadav posted in Hindi on X early this morning.
The exit polls have indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 73, is likely on track for victory after a six-week-long election process that saw 642 million people cast their votes across seven stages.
The Samajwadi Party, which had allied with Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the 2019 elections, is now partnering with the Congress in Uttar Pradesh. In this alliance, Akhilesh Yadav’s party is contesting 62 seats, while the Congress is vying for 17 seats, including the traditional strongholds of Raebareli and Amethi.
Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from Kannauj, a family stronghold, while Rahul Gandhi, also contesting from Wayanad in Kerala, is a candidate from Raebareli, a constituency represented by his mother Sonia Gandhi five times.
In his message, Yadav also stressed the crucial role of the Election Commission in maintaining public trust. “It is hoped that the Election Commission will carry forward its glorious tradition of impartiality and will continue to maintain its respect in the minds of the people by eliminating any suspicion of rigging. He is the ‘Panch Parmeshwar’ of today,” his post concluded.
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