Tough Contest In This Samajwadi Bastion As Locals Praise Yogi Government
NDTV
UP Polls: All four assembly constituencies in Mainpuri district -- Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Kishni and Karhal -- are currently held by Samajwadi Party.
Mainpuri, considered a stronghold of the Samajwadi Party (SP), is set to witness a tough fight this time between the ruling BJP and its traditional foe in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
There are four Assembly constituencies in Mainpuri district including Mainpuri, Bhongaon, Kishni and Karhal. All four seats are currently held by Samajwadi Party.
Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav had started his political career from Mainpuri which is now setting the grounds for son Akhilesh Yadav.
SP fielded sitting MLAs Raju Yadav, Brijesh Katheria, Alok Kumar Shakya from Mainpuri Sadar, Kishni and Bhongaon Assembly constituencies respectively. Notably, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is contesting from Karhal seat. BJP has fielded Satya Pal Singh Baghel against Akhilesh Yadav in Karhal.
