New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to retain Uttar Pradesh, though with curtailed numbers in its kitty while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is all set to script history in Punjab by dislodging Charanjit Singh Channi-Congress govt.
Other states like Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur are also seen going the saffron way giving a major boost to the party despite facing strong anti-incumbency in all states.
Yogi Adityanath-led BJP is headed for second straight victory in Uttar Pradesh, say exit polls. Aggregating about 4 exit polls, one finds that BJP is easily crossing the half-way mark of 202 in the 403 member Assembly. As per average formula of 4 exit polls, the BJP is likely to get about 233 seats.
Akhilesh Yadav-led SP may finds itself restricted to about 140 seats. Clearly, the clamour of change, as claimed by the party during electioneering, was either not there or failed to turn into votes.
In Punjab, AAP is heading for remarkable win, its first state outside Delhi. As per exit polls, AAP will easily cross half way mark of 59 and may grab 68 seats.
In Uttarakhand, the exit polls have predicted a close fight between BJP & Congress but the former is ahead of grand old party in a couple of exit polls.
BJP may have its way in Manipur Assembly elections. In the 60-member Assembly, party-led alliance is seen easily gaining majority.
