5 things about Akhilesh Yadav’s SP and its ‘unexpected’ performance in UP
FirstpostThe better than expected showing by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh has surprised many, at least those who were expecting the results to mirror exit poll predictions As per the current trends, the Samajwadi Party-led INDIA bloc has managed to edge out the BJP in the crucial heartland state of Uttar Pradesh. A surprise : The better than expected showing by Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh has surprised many, at least those who were expecting the results to mirror exit poll predictions. Most exit polls had predicted that the BJP-led NDA will win at least 65 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state and the opposition INDIA bloc will share the rest. However, according to trends, the Samajwadi Party is all set to win around 38 seats and its alliance partner Congress another 7.