Lucknow, Aug. 17 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being behind large-scale electoral manipulation, saying that those who orchestrate electoral fraud, the ruling party would not even acknowledge such involved individuals, let alone protect them.

In a post on X, the SP leader said, "Those who orchestrate electoral fraud, the BJP people, will not even acknowledge such involved individuals once their purpose is served, let alone protect them. When the BJP plays chess-like moves against its own people sitting in high positions within the party, what chance do others have?"

The SP chief issued a strong warning to government officials and election workers, saying that anyone involved...