CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Lucknow. Reports of uproar and clashes emerged from several districts during polling held on Friday, October 23, for 11 seats of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. In the election for five graduate and six teachers’ constituencies, 55.24% polling was recorded by 4 pm.
In Gorakhpur, a scuffle broke out between BJP and Samajwadi Party (SP) supporters in the presence of SP candidate Dr. Sanjay Tripathi. Allegations of disputes and electoral irregularities also surfaced from Fatehpur, Agra, Varanasi and other districts.
In Gorakhpur’s DAV Degree College, BJP and SP supporters first exchanged words during polling and then pushed each other. Both sides accused each other of trying to influence the voting process. In the Vijayipur block area of Fatehpur, supporters of two sides also clashed over alleged forced voting. Police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. According to officials, polling continued in Fatehpur and no major disruption was confirmed.
SP president Akhilesh Yadav targeted the Election Commission over alleged irregularities during polling. He alleged that complaints had been received from several places about SP supporters being stopped from voting, fake voting and irregularities at booths. Questioning the commission’s alleged inaction, Akhilesh said effective action was not being taken on complaints. The SP said it would collect videos of the alleged irregularities and demand action. However, all allegations made during polling have not been independently confirmed. The position will become clear only after investigation and official findings in cases linked to electoral irregularities.
According to election-related data, the Gorakhpur-Faizabad teachers’ constituency recorded the highest turnout at 79.01%. The Bareilly-Moradabad teachers’ seat recorded 73.69% polling and the Varanasi teachers’ seat 68.21%. Among graduate constituencies, Agra led with 51% polling. A total of 152 candidates are in the fray in these elections. Voting was conducted through ballot paper. Counting is scheduled for October 27. The contest between the BJP and the SP on these seats is also being seen as an assessment of organisational strength ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
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