Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh kick off on Saturday, when 73 seats in 15 western districts will vote in the first phase of the seven-phase polls. Jats, who propelled the BJP sweep in western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, have turned hostile within a short span of time. While the older men from the community furiously call down curses upon the BJP for alleged betrayal, the younger lot cite unfulfilled promises and notebandi (demonetisation) that hurt the farming community hard. We should give a chance to Modi to build a new Uttar Pradesh." Although Modi's own persona adds to the BJP kitty, it is now developing into a double-edged weapon that cuts both ways.

Source: The Telegraph February 10, 2017 22:01 UTC