BJP to sweep in India’s largest state, poll shows

BJP to sweep in India’s largest state, poll shows

In Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populated state, the ruling BJP is set to win 68-71 of 80 seats, according to News18 exit poll

Congress is likely to only secure between 9-12 seats. UP has more seats than any other state in the country.

In area, it is nearly as big as the United Kingdom and its 241 million residents are more than the total population of neighbouring Pakistan or Brazil.

Winning UP is a key determinant of who rules nationally in New Delhi.