These elections are for three legislative assembly seats across the two states. Two seats in Telangana and one in Uttar Pradesh became vacant following resignations by their legislators in 2023.
BJP could not capitalise on BSP's absence and woo Dalit voters in Ghosi, Khatauli, Mainpuri bypolls, even as party leaders say its selection of 'wrong candidates' was a key reason for defeat in these seats
The outcome of the bypoll is seen as an indicator for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Ghosi has a diverse electorate, including Muslims, Dalits, and voters from upper castes. Voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm, with counting on September 8.
While Akhilesh Yadav will campaign for his party candidate Sudhakar Singh on August 29, Chief Minister Yogi plans to address a rally in Ghosi on September 2
Chauhan will compete against former MLA from the seat Sudhakar Singh, who was nominated by the Samajwadi Party on Sunday. The contest in Ghosi will be a test of the BJP s hold over the OBCs in the region.