UP MLC Election Results 2026: Akhilesh Yadav Says ‘Double Loss for Double-Engine Government’ as SP Wins 5 Seats

Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) election results, describing the outcome as a “double loss for the double-engine government” and claiming that it signalled a challenge for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.