Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): BJP nominee from Mathura Hemamalini exuded confidence over the victory of BJP. When asked about the second phase of polling, she said the turnout was better than the first phase. People are venturing out to exercise their franchise as we appealed to them to come in large numbers to utilise their democratic right. "Out party activists worked hard for the party victory and I am sure our party would emerge victorious for the third time in a row.
When a reporter asked why the INDIA bloc was claiming that they would romp home, she said it's natural for parties to predict their victories, but ultimately the people would decide whom they should vote.