Parties blame voters' apathy for poor turnout

The Phase 2 in Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a dismal turnout of 54.85 per cent, the lowest in the country, raising concerns among senior BJP and SP leaders about voters' enthusiasm. A BJP leader, who extensively toured the state, expressed bewilderment over the lack of interest among voters.

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"The enthusiasm is missing this time among the voters. It has made our work difficult to ascertain, which side the wind is blowing," he stated.

The sentiment was echoed by an SP lawmaker, emphasising the low polling percentages as indicative of prevalent disinterest among voters.

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Despite vigorous campaigning, such as the BJP's slogan 'Ab ki baar 400 paar' and SP's assertions of sweeping victories by the "INDIA bloc", both parties find themselves confronted with a stark realitya palpable absence of enthusiasm among the electorate.