Yogi Adityanath Predicts 80% NDA, 20% PDA Vote Share Ahead of UP Assembly Polls

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the claim during a press briefing on Tuesday, stating that he anticipates 80% of the electorate in Uttar Pradesh will vote for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and 20% for the People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA). The statement comes as the state gears up for its 2024 assembly elections, scheduled for March. Adityanath’s assertion is part of his campaign’s effort to project a decisive mandate for the ruling coalition. The opposition parties have not yet responded to the claim, and the Election Commission remains neutral, focusing on ensuring free and fair polls. Analysts suggest that such predictions are common in pre‑poll rhetoric, though they are rarely verified until results are announced.