UP Chief Minister released the report card of his rule of four-and-half years and said the state remained riot-free since 2017 while governance saw a complete transformation from the past with welfare schemes now reaching the deserving and the state emerging as number two in the ease of doing business.
"To complete four and a half years tenure in a state like UP is very important in the view of security and good governance. Perception of the state has changed in the country. This is the same UP where riots had become a trend earlier. But in the last four and a half years, there was no riot," he said addressing the media.
Among the tall Muslim leaders who joined the SP in recent months include Salim Iqbal Sherwani from the Congress — a five-time MP and friend of Rajiv Gandhi. Sherwani, 68, had joined the SP in the wake of the Babri Masjid demolition, but returned to the Congress in 2009 when the SP chose Dharmendra Yadav, a nephew of Mulayam Singh Yadav, over him for a party ticket.
Every Congress worker and supporter will be given the chance to become a party spokesperson or media coordinator, said Pankaj Srivastava, vice chairman of Media and Communication Department of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee.
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What are the poll dates? When is counting?
Four states and a union territory are going to polls this time from March 27 to April 29
How do I check where to go and vote?
It is important to reach the correct polling booth of your constituency in order to cast your vote.
All you need to know about Exit polls
Exit polls gives a broad trend and a sense of direction as to where the mood of the nation is heading.
An EVM comprises of a control unit which is placed with the polling officer and a balloting unit which is placed inside the voting compartment.
Can I ask for a copy of VVPAT?
The VVPAT provides an additional visual verification in the form of paper slip to the voter so he can ensure that his vote has been correctly recorded for the candidate of his choice.
Where can I get voting help online?
Answers to queries such as how to register, search name in voter's list, enroll as an NRI voter and FAQs are available on ECI website https://eci.gov.in/
The main objective of the ‘NOTA’ option is to enable electors who do not wish to vote for any of the candidates to exercise their right to reject without violation of the secrecy of their decision.
A voter ID card is issued by the Election Commission, and is also known as Electoral Photo ID Card or EPIC.
What if I don't have a voter id, can I still vote?
Even if you do not have a voter ID card, it is imperative that you're registered as a voter, and your name appears on the electoral rolls.
The right to vote comes under the Citizenship Act which grants them protection under the 15th Amendment.
