Since the dates for the seven-phase elections were announced by the Election Commission on January 8, kicking off a trailblazing 56 days of campaign by the political parties in Uttar Pradesh, Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and BJP chief minister Yogi Adityanath topped the list of the busiest campaigners for their parties, clocking 209 and 203 rallies/roadshows, respectively.
Samajwadi leader Akhilesh Yadav has emerged as a major challenger to the BJP, speaking at 117 public meetings and leading 14 roadshows. Although he held fewer rallies, he stunned his opponents by drawing large crowds.
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