Open to “all possibilities” to prevent BJP from coming to power

TIL Desk/National/Lucknow/ With exit polls predicting a hung Assembly, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today did not completely rule out a post-poll tie-up with the BSP to prevent BJP from coming to power in the state. As exit polls indicated the BJP emerging as the largest single party in the key cow belt state but falling short of the magic figure of 202 in the 403-member House.

“No one will want President’s rule imposed in the state and BJP run the government through the remote control. “SP-Congress will get enough seats, will form government on its own. But if required let us see,” he said.

Replying to a question about whether he was ready for a post-poll alliance with the BSP, Akhilesh said, “I will not yet speak about alliance. Samajwadi Party and Congress will get enough seats to form the government.

“However, as I have always referred to the BSP chief as a relative, it is natural for people to think we might take their help or might go with them…. but it is difficult to say this as of now”. Akhilesh, also the Samajwadi Party president, has always referred to Mayawati as ‘Buaji’ (aunt).