It is clear that Mr. Sinha hopes to transcend the caste equations in the area via these welfare programmes. Now it is the point of reference to places nearby,” Mr Sinha tells the crowd. The caste arithmetic of Ghazipur is not entirely favourable for Mr Sinha, given the Samajwadi Party (SP)-BSP alliance in the State. Mr Ansari, however, is no pushover and told The Hindu that Mr Sinha’s mention of his police record will not help him. With polls due on May 19th, and Prime Minister Modi yet to campaign here, there is still a while to go before this contest is sealed.

Source: The Hindu April 30, 2019 15:22 UTC