Religion or development? Hard choice for UP's Barabanki

FP Politics January 24, 2012, 19:28:06 IST

Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district has six assembly seats. Despite its proximity to capital Lucknow, the district presents a sad picture of development.

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Religion or development? Hard choice for UP's Barabanki

In Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district, development has always remained elusive. A traditional Congress stronghold the district today is still figuring out whether to vote in terms of development or vote on religious lines.

The Muslims blame the Bharatiya Janata Party for the community’s backwardness as the party is against reservation for the sect. Just before the polls, candidates are jumping parties as per their own convenience to reap maximum benefit.

In a high voltage open debate held at Barabanki by IBN7, crowds get agitated over the claims and blames made by the political leaders.

Watch for more in the IBN7 video below:

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