In a last-minute sprint, Shashank Mani Tripathi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, hurried to the nomination center in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday to file his candidacy papers in the Lok Sabha Election 2024. The urgency stemmed from the rapidly approaching deadline for submitting nominations, prompting Tripathi to make a quick dash to ensure his documents were accepted in time.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: BJP candidate from Deoria, Shashank Mani Tripathi had to run to the nomination centre to file his nomination today as the time to file papers was about to end. pic.twitter.com/2VxJsHqxeQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024
Uttar Pradesh holds significant sway in Indian politics, boasting 80 members in the Lok Sabha, making it the most electorally pivotal state in the country. Political parties keenly focus on this expansive electoral battlefield, recognizing its potential to sway outcomes in their favor.
The state of Uttar Pradesh plays a crucial role in national politics, serving as a key region for parties to assert their presence in India’s political landscape. Often referred to as the gateway to Delhi, Lucknow, the state’s capital, underscores Uttar Pradesh’s strategic significance in national political dynamics.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the schedule for the Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha elections 2024. The polling will occur in seven phases, starting from April 19 and concluding on June 1. Vote counting is scheduled for June 4, marking a critical juncture in the country’s political trajectory.