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The Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh in 2024 witnessed a fierce contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the INDIA bloc, with the opposition securing more seats than the ruling alliance.
However, the election outcome in the state may be at risk due to six MPs from the INDIA bloc facing criminal charges that could result in imprisonment for over two years.
If convicted, the six MPs will lose their parliamentary membership, potentially shifting the power balance in Uttar Pradesh.
Among the MPs facing charges is Ghazipur MP Afzal Ansari, who has already been convicted to a four-year sentence in a Gangster Act case.
Other MPs facing multiple criminal cases include Azamgarh MP Dharmendra Yadav, Jaunpur MP Babu Singh Kushwaha, Sultanpur MP Rambhual Nishad, Chandauli MP Virendra Singh, and Saharanpur MP Imran Masood.
The cases against these MPs involve offenses ranging from money laundering and intimidation to violations of the Gangster Act, which carries a potential jail term of more than two years.
In the past, several MPs have lost their parliamentary membership due to criminal convictions, including Mohd Azam Khan, Khaboo Tiwari, Vikram Saini, and Ashok Chandel.
The upcoming Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh, with its 80 parliamentary seats, will be closely watched, as the criminal charges against these six MPs could significantly impact the electoral landscape.
The outcome of the cases against the MPs will be keenly observed, as it has the potential to alter the political dynamics and influence the balance of power in the state.