After drubbing in polls, Akhilesh Yadav resigns as UP CM

March 11, 2017 18:27

Following his party's poor performance in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, Akhilesh Yadav resigned as the chief minister.

His resignation was accepted by Governor Ram Naik.

Speaking earlier at a press conference, Akhilesh Yadav said, "Results of UP elections are in. We are happy to accept it. We accept the verdict of the people. I thank all the people of UP who gave me five years to prove myself. I also want to thank party workers. We have worked hard for UP's progress, but I am sure the next govt will do a better job.

"Alliance with Congress will continue. We made the right decision by allying with the Congress."

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