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SP changes candidates on two MLC seats, field BJP rebels

SP changes candidates on two MLC seats, field BJP rebels
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The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday (October 3, 2026) changed two of its candidates in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council polls, announcing the names of Akash Agarwal and Sanjayan Tripathi, both rebels from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who had been demanding tickets from the ruling party. In Gorakhpur-Faizabad Teachers Constituency Mr. Tripathi has been named as the candidate in place of Kamlesh Yadav. In the Agra Teachers Constituency, the party has fielded Mr. Agarwal in place of Prakash Chandra Gupta. 

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 4, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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