Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has confirmed his party's alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 elections in Uttar Pradesh. Rajbhar's announcement came ahead of the July 18 meeting of NDA partners. The BJP already has alliances with two other OBC parties in the state. Rajbhar stated that the opposition stands no chance in the upcoming polls. Rajbhar's announcement was followed by the resignation of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Dara Singh Chauhan, who is expected to join the BJP.
Uttar Pradesh police has ramped up the police presence and actions will be taken against those disturbing peace on the day of results, said Additional Director General of Police (law and order) on Wednesday.