The results for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa are out. While the BJP has maintained its victory in four states, the Aam Aadmi Party has come to power in Punjab by defeating the Congress. But amidst all this, the Prime Minister’s popularity remains intact.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given full strength for the five states including Uttar Pradesh. Within 23 days, that is, from February 10 to March 5, he held 40 big rallies. Through this, 203 assembly seats were covered. Last time, 143 of these seats were in the possession of the BJP. This time it did not increase, but it did not decrease much either.
Looking at the overall figures, despite all the antiincumbency, the BJP was successful in winning 128 of these seats. There are also many such seats, which were won by the opposition parties last time. It is clear from these figures that wherever PM Modi held a rally, the dominance of the BJP has not diminished.