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Today the fate of Modi, Rajnath, Rahul and Akhilesh will be decided; eyes are more on leaders than parties.

Anjali

Following the Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, the out comes will determine the fate of several prominent leaders vying for positions in Uttar Pradesh. The results will have a significant impact on the political futures of key national and state government figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and Smriti Zubin Irani.

The margin of victory will be indicative of their respective levels of popularity. Note worthy candidates in the election include Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow, Rahul Gandhi in Rae Bareli, Smriti Zubin Irani in Amethi, among others. Additionally, various Union Ministers and state government officials are also contesting from different constituencies in Uttar Pradesh.

Results from Firozabad, Badaun, and Azamgarh are anticipated to draw attention, particularly due to the involvement of close relatives of Akhilesh Yadav. The outcome of the Ghazipur seat, contested by Afzal Ansari on an SP ticket, is set to be closely watched. The constituency of Kaiserganj is also of interest, with Karan Bhushan stepping in to contest the election after his father's ticket was revoked.