The Akhilesh appealThe CM does not pursue aggressive Muslim politics like his father, Mulayam Singh Yadav, or Azam Khan. For one, his language of ‘vikas’ — development — appeals to the young across castes and Muslims are no exception. At least this government has made some effort.”Mayawati-Muslim distanceBut this does not mean that BSP chief Mayawati is not an option at all. The fact that Mayawati was once with the BJP in does not help. Over the next month, it will become clear if Muslims vote with their heart or allow more hard-headed calculations to prevail.

Source: Hindustan Times January 23, 2017 03:55 UTC