Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is leading by over 1,000 votes over her nearest BJP rival Subrat Pathak in Kannauj, as per initial trends.
Santosh Gangwar (BJP) is also leading by over 5,700 votes in Bareilly over his nearest Samajwadi Party rival Ayesha Islam.
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Congress turncoat Jagdambika Pal, contesting on BJP ticket, is leading from Domariyaganj, while former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti is ahead in Jhansi.
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