Lucknow: Whose head will be crowned in the formation of governments in the cities of Uttar Pradesh, it will be decided today. The counting of votes cast in 760 municipal bodies has started. 83372 candidates had entered the election fray for 14521 posts. Who was able to cross, it will be known today. Initial trends for 17 municipal corporation seats have come. Out of which BJP is leading in 15 seats and Samajwadi Party (SP) in 2. Whereas, BSP-Congress is zero.  

On the other hand, in Azamgarh, the administration had banned the use of mobile phones by the media persons at the counting place. Every time one more media center was made at the place of counting of votes. As far as the media personnel used to carry their mobiles. However, this time no such arrangement has been made by the administration. Due to which the media looked very upset to send their news. 

Initial trends for 17 municipal corporation seats have come. BJP is leading on 15 seats and SP on 2. BJP is ahead in Ghaziabad seat. SP is leading from Meerut. BJP has taken lead in Bareilly Mathura and Agra seats also. BJP's Bihari Lal is leading from Jhansi Mayor seat. At the same time, BJP is at number three on Saharanpur mayor seat. BJP has taken lead in Hardoi Nagar Palika seat. 

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