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Feb 11, 2022 • 6 tweets • 5 min read
Last evening, we had an engaging, insightful #space on Phase 1 of voting in #UPElections and what to expect going ahead
Most participants predicted big gains for @samajwadiparty n allies. @BJP4India in a tight spot in many seats earlier considered safe. #Thread on key takeaways👇
➡️ In the 58 seats that went to polls Thursday, voter turnout was 60% (excludes postal ballot), slightly lower than 63% in 2017
➡️ Urban voting was subdued, which could be bad news for @BJP4India
➡️ Higher turnout in villages seen as favouring @samajwadiparty