UP Elections 2022: BJP and SP Clash in Siddharthnagar, SP Claims Two Seats
The UP Assembly elections saw a fierce contest in Siddharthnagar, with BJP winning three seats and SP securing two in a closely watched race.
Siddharthnagar, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : The Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2022 showcased a competitive battle in Siddharthnagar district, where five assembly seats were up for grabs. Out of these, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies secured victories in three, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) claimed two.
In the Bansi constituency, BJP’s senior leader Jay Pratap Singh faced a tough challenge from SP’s Naveen, BSP’s Radheshyam, and Congress’s Kiran Shukla. Ultimately, Singh maintained his political dominance by winning the seat, garnering 84,596 votes compared to Naveen’s 64,256. Radheshyam trailed with 22,071 votes, marking Singh’s eighth victory in the assembly elections since he first won as an independent candidate in 1989.
The Dumariyaganj seat witnessed a thrilling contest, with SP’s Syeda Khatun narrowly defeating BJP’s Raghvendra Pratap Singh by just 771 votes. Khatun received 85,098 votes, while Singh garnered 84,327. This tight margin sparked significant discussions across the district, highlighting Khatun’s victory as a crucial political gain for the SP.
In the Itwa constituency, a fierce battle unfolded between SP’s veteran leader and former assembly speaker Mata Prasad Pandey and BJP’s Satish Chandra Dwivedi. Pandey emerged victorious, marking a significant comeback for the SP, as he had previously held the seat from 2002 to 2012 before losing it in 2017.
The Kapilvastu assembly seat saw BJP’s Shyamdhani Rahi triumph over SP’s Vijay Kumar and other candidates. Known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Kapilvastu is a vital seat in Siddharthnagar. Rahi not only won in 2022 but also showed a strong performance with 122,940 votes, while Vijay Kumar received 92,001.
Finally, the Shohratgarh seat was won by Vinay Verma from the Apna Dal (Sonelal), part of the BJP-led alliance. This constituency has seen influence from various parties over the years, with the 2022 victory reinforcing the position of the BJP and its allies in the district.
The results from Siddharthnagar reflect a dynamic political landscape, showcasing the ongoing rivalry between the BJP and SP as they vie for dominance in Uttar Pradesh.
