Reports of clashes had surfaced from several areas of the state with allegations that candidates backed by opposition parties were not allowed to file nomination papers.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed victory in Block Panchayat chief polls amid allegations of violence by the opposition parties.
Addressing a presser on Saturday evening, the chief minister thanked the people of the state and congratulated party workers for BJP’s splendid performance.
However, the Opposition has slammed the state government over incidents of violence in the run-up to the polls.
Reports of clashes had surfaced from several areas of the state with allegations that candidates backed by opposition parties were not allowed to file nomination papers.
The majority of the incidents took place when the opposition candidates were prevented from filing their nomination papers.
Meanwhile, lauding party workers, CM Adityanath at a presser said, “trends indicate Bharatiya Janata Party winning in Block Panchayat polls. We worked with the motive of ‘Sabka vikas, sabka vishwas’ in all districts.”
