Highlights 1 Infighting threatens to ruin BJP's chances in Braj region2 Senior leaders miffed at not getting party tickets3 SP, BSP, RLD strong in the region, BJP struggling to make inroadsUttar Pradesh is gearing up for the first phase of Assembly election on February 11, in which the crucial Braj region will vote for 65 seats. While every political party aspires to win in this region, for the BJP the race is going to be more tough given the infighting within the party over ticket distribution. THREE-PRONGED STRATEGYBJP general secretary in Braj Anil Choudhary said the party has made a three-tier strategy for the election. Star campaigners will also campaign for the candidates, and an election war-room in Agra will handle the campaign on social media. In Thakur-dominated areas, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will campaign with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, Minister of State General VK Singh and Yogi Adityanath.

Source: India Today February 01, 2017 12:52 UTC