These are some of the promises made by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in BJP’s page sankalp patra (manifesto) for the state’s local body elections — arguably first for civic polls in the state. He knows that people want (SP national president and former CM) Akhilesh Yadav back,” says SP state president Naresh Uttam. Akhilesh’s decision not to campaign for local polls is something the party is finding hard to defend. “If Akhilesh looks at local polls then who will prepare for national issues?” asks Uttam.The BSP’s Mayawati too has been conspicuous by her absence. The BSP has thrown its hat in civic polls after almost two decades.

Source: Economic Times November 25, 2017 18:31 UTC