Samajwadi Party Says BJP’s Grip Slipping in Varanasi After UP MLC Results

The Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh’s principal opposition, examined the results of the recent Legislative Council elections held across the state. The party highlighted that the BJP, symbolised by the lotus, failed to secure expected victories in several seats within Varanasi district, a region closely associated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Party officials said the outcome reflects a growing disenchantment among voters and could foreshadow challenges for the ruling party in upcoming polls. Analysts noted that while the MLC poll is not a direct test of Lok Sabha strength, the performance in Modi’s stronghold is being closely watched. The Samajwadi Party urged the BJP to address local issues, suggesting that the recent verdict may influence political calculations ahead of future state and national elections.