Indian Opposition Leader in Key State Eyes Electoral Success

Akhilesh Yadav says his party will topple BJP in Uttar Pradesh
Opposition alliance yet to choose prime minister candidate

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By Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Debjit Chakraborty

May 22, 2024 at 6:13 AM UTC

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A top opposition leader in India’s electorally important state of Uttar Pradesh predicts a big win for his party, saying young and poor voters are turning against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.