Rajya Sabha Election 2024 Live: State Legislative Council elections in Uttar Pradesh, a heated exchange reportedly took place between Akhilesh Yadav and Pallavi Patel over the phone. Meanwhile, SP MLA Manoj Pandey has also tendered his resignation.

Political Turmoil Unfolds

According to sources, SP MLA Abhay Singh and Rakesh Pandey are poised to cast their votes together. However, speculations abound that both may engage in cross-voting in favor of the BJP.

Amid allegations of cross-voting in favor of the BJP, Rakesh Pandey stated, “There is no discontent. We will vote in the Rajya Sabha elections based on our conscience.”

BJP’s Confidence and Opposition’s Concerns

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived to cast his vote for the Rajya Sabha elections. Keshav Prasad Maurya remarked, “There is chaos within the SP, with everyone running helter-skelter. Our 8 and SP’s 2 legislators are winning the elections.”

Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak, commented on the Rajya Sabha elections, saying, “The BJP has the support and blessings of all legislators. All eight of our candidates will emerge victorious.”

The unfolding political drama in Uttar Pradesh underscores the intensity of the power struggle as the State Legislative Council elections draw near. With alliances shifting and tensions rising, the outcome remains uncertain, setting the stage for a fiercely contested electoral battle.