MATRIZE exit polls: BJP to win 262 to 277 seats

New Delhi, Mar 07: Most exit polls are predicting a win for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. The MATRIZE exit poll says that the BJP may win, 262 to 277 seats in Uttar Pradesh.

The exit poll predicts 119 to 134 for the Samajwadi Party and 7 to 15 for the BSP. The Congress on the other hand would end up with just 3 to 8 seats the exit polls state.

The P-MARQ exit polls predict 240 seats for the BJP in the 404 member assembly where the majority mark is 202.

The poll predicts 140 for the SP and 17 for the BSP. The INC and others are predicted to get 4 and 2 seats respectively, the exit poll also says.

Almost all exit polls have predicted a win for the BJP in the all important state. The BJP led a massive campaign in UP under the leadership of Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held several rallies in the state and experts say that his campaign could have made a big difference to the prospects of the BJP.

Voting in UP was held in 7 phases with the last one coming to an end today. Counting of votes will take place on March 10.