Lucknow, January 19: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that he will contest elections after taking permission from Azamgarh residents. Yadav is currently an MP from Azamgarh.

Addressing a press conference today, Yadav said, "I will contest elections after taking permission from the people of Azamgarh." Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2022: Congress CEC To Meet Virtually Today for Selection of Candidates for Upcoming Polls.

This statement comes ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Also Read | Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G Launched in India at Rs 39,999; Now Available for Online Sale.

Elections for the 403 Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven phases starting February 10. The polling in Uttar Pradesh will be held on February 10, 14, 20, 23, 27 and March 3 and 7 in seven phases. The counting of votes will take place on March 10.

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