Akhilesh Yadav takes a dig at UP Deputy CM over MLC poll results

Following the recent Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council graduate and teachers' constituency elections, Samajwadi Party chief <b>Akhilesh Yadav</b> took a sharp political dig at UP Deputy CM <b>Keshav Prasad Maurya</b>, claiming the BJP leader is secretly happy about the PDA's performance. The ruling BJP managed to secure six out of the 11 contested seats, while the Samajwadi Party gave a notable fight by winning five seats.<br><br>Political friction in the state often thrives on subtle jibes and ideological posturing as parties decode electoral maths behind graduate and teacher constituencies. While the ruling administration maintains its legislative footprint, opposition leaders continue to claim moral victories over shifting vote shares.<br><br>Electoral battles in legislative councils remain a crucial barometer of ground-level sentiment among educated voters across the state.