Yogi Adityanath Claims 80-20 Split Ahead of UP Assembly Elections Amid SP Controversy | News18

News18 - Oct 7, 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has linked the state’s latest Rajya Sabha election developments to the larger political battle ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Speaking in Lucknow, Yogi described the contest as an “80 versus 20” battle, claiming that 80 per cent were with the NDA while 20 per cent backed the opposition’s PDA — the Samajwadi Party-led social coalition of Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak groups.The remarks come after the BJP fielded eight candidates for the 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the Samajwadi Party nominated two. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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SIR Protest: 57 Metro Stations Shut Ahead of October 10 CJP Protest Against Gyanesh Kumar

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Delhi to Paris: Are governments striking the right balance between public safety and the right to protest?In Delhi, the Supreme Court has questioned sweeping transport restrictions ahead of the October 10 demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.Authorities have ordered entry and exit closures at 57 Metro stations and announced cancellations affecting train services to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations. Delhi Police has denied permission for the planned Jantar Mantar protest, while thousands of security personnel are being mobilised. The Supreme Court has stressed that law-and-order measures must be proportionate and that public transport cannot be completely prohibited. Read the latest report.Meanwhile, in France, student protests and police interventions have triggered debate over the use of force, public order and the protection of demonstrators.Delhi vs Paris: How do authorities handle high-profile protests? When do security measures become excessive? And how can governments protect public safety without undermining democratic freedoms? n18oc_raw-reportn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtubeCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube