UP elections: Why is Akhilesh Yadav not contesting?

Aurobindo Ghose

What I have been predicting for some time now. That SP-Akhilesh party and SP-Congress combi are, individually as well as collectively, shaky and give impression of instability.

BJP is also demoralized on account of several factors like DEMONETISATION fiasco, strong Dalit- minority alliance emerging behind Mayawati, and internal dissensions within the BJP party.

Clearly, Mayawati, despite shortcomings, is emerging as the only political leader in UP with proven administrative experience, credible track record on development, social welfare and a no-nonsense-approach to communal riots.

BSP is slowly but surely emerging as the only viable, stable option for all sections of society, particularly creating confidence among women, minorities and oppressed sections.

The winning chances of BSP or at least it emerging as the single (very) largest party in UP election, are soaring.

- Aurobindo Ghose, General Secretary, Peoples' Rights Organization - A Human Rights Body.