BJP focuses on 11 byelections in Uttar Pradesh

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is the lone Congress member to represent the party in the Lower House from this politically crucial state.

Statements during polls must be made 'tactfully': Ram Vilas Paswan to NDA

Paswan was hinting at Bihar BJP chief Nityanand Rai, minister Giriraj Singh who made provocative remarks over bypolls.

There was a drop of around 11 per cent in the turnout in bypolls in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha seats as compared to 2014.

Voter turnout in UP's Gorakhpur and Phulpur was recorded at 30.20 per cent and 19.20 per cent, respectively till 1 pm.

Voter turnout in UP's Gorakhpur and Phulpur was recorded at 30.20 per cent and 19.20 per cent, respectively till 1 pm.

The alliance for the bypolls is expected to pave way for the two parties to come together ahead of the 2019 general election.