Development of Uttar Pradesh gives speed to development of India, says PM Modi in Barabanki
Categories: Election 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (February 23, 2022) addressed a rally in Barabanki and said that the development of the people of Uttar Pradesh gives speed to the development of India."The development of the people of UP gives speed to the development of India. The ability of the people of UP enhances the ability of the people of India. But for several decades in UP, the dynasty-oriented governments did not do justice to the ability of UP," he said. "These elections are essential not only for the development of UP but also for the country. UP might be a total of 7% of the country, in terms of area. But if you look at its population then it comprises over 16% of India's population," PM Modi stated.A total of 61 assembly constituencies in 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including those in Barabanki, will go to the polls on February 27 during the fifth phase of the seven-phase elections. Meanwhile, voting for the fourth phase of the UP Assembly Election 2022 is underway in 59 constituencies. According to data released by Election Commission, the voter turnout till 11 am was recorded at 22.62 per cent. While the Banda district has so far registered 23.85 per cent polling, Fatehpur has seen 22.49 per cent, Hardoi 20.27 per cent, Kheri 26.29 per cent, Lucknow 21.42 per cent, Pilibhit 27.43 per cent, Rae Bareli 21.41 per cent, Sitapur 21.99 per cent and Unnao 21.27 per cent.Voters in this phase will decide the fate of 624 candidates.