Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has once again played his cards with Muslims in Uttar Pradesh perfectly, says Faisal Kidwai
Mulayam accused Akhilesh of having a negative approach towards Muslims.
Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday registered two cases against Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah in Muzaffarnagar for alleged violation of the model code of conduct following a direction of the Election Commission, which has also banned him from campaigning in the state.
'A political party taking the law into its hands is objectionable, especially in the context of the 2002 incidents in Gujarat.'
The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.
The polarisation politics seems to have succeeded in western UP much to the delight of the BJP. However the non-BJP parties are hoping that the polarisation will not be as intense and they will be able to hold on to majority of their vote banks, says Girish Nikam.
A full majority might be difficult, but Mayawati is in a commanding position this time.
Muslims need to get out of their Isolation Syndrome, argues Mohammad Sajjad.
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