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Akhilesh Yadav resigns as Uttar Pradesh CM

In the wake of Samajwadi Party's election debacle, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday submitted his resignation to…

Akhilesh Yadav resigns as Uttar Pradesh CM

Akhilesh Yadav (PHOTO: Facebook)

In the wake of Samajwadi Party's election debacle, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday submitted his resignation to governor Ram Naik and said he accepts the people's mandate.

The governor has accepted his resignation and asked him to continue till the next government takes over.

Earlier in the evening during a media briefing, Akhilesh said that he hopes the coming government works better than his government in Uttar Pradesh. He said that no one can predict what happens in politics.

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Speaking on Mayawati's allegations of rigged elections, he said that he will use his own sources to know more about the issue.

Appearing a little humbled but jovial, Akhilesh maintained his poise he took quite a few questions in jest.

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, defeating the Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance.

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