Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Political Parties Gear up for Assembly Polls in Agra
By Brij Khandelwal
Agra: With polls to Uttar Pradesh assembly round the bend major political parties have switched over to full election mode.
Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav took the lead last month with his generous doles distribution programmes for the unemployed youth and Kanya Vidya Dhan cheques. Event at kothi Meena Bazar ground was not only well attended but set the tone for other such conferences in different parts of the state. Mulayam has clearly sent out positive signals by promising to double the dole from Rs.500/- to Rs.1000/- if returned to power.
This was followed by a massive show of strength by Bhartiya Janata Party, at historic Ram Lila ground, the biggest turnout in recent years addressed by party chief Raj Nath Singh and all who matter in state. Each Vidhan Sabha constituency in Agra division was represented.
Not to be left behind in electoral race, Bahujan Samaj Party has embarked on a mission to woo Brahmins. After a series of conferences of Vyshya community, the party is now busy organizing Brahmin jamborees which have not evoked the kind of enthusiastic response that was expected by leadership. Ramvir Upadhyaya, former BSP minister from Hathras, has been the key organizer, but his appeal has been rather dull, say the observers in Agra. Addressing the Mathura convention on Tuesday BSP's national General Secretary Satish Mishra talked of his party's changed political perception, which was to give importance to people on the basis of capabilities. A large number of sadhus were seen on the dias which has been a subject of discussion here.
Only the Congress presents a picture of fragmentation and loss of direction. 2 days back when union minister of state Jairam Ramesh was in Agra, Congress workers lost no opportunity to fight it out right before the dignitary who counseled them to close their ranks and stand united behind the leadership.
The Agra division, considered the stronghold of Samajwadi Party, with 3 MPs in Lok Sabha in last election, is now a high battleground for some really bitter contests as cine star Raj Babbar is on the other side of fence. What impact his Jan Morcha will have on the outcome of the poll, is a question being hotly debated here.
Agra: With polls to Uttar Pradesh assembly round the bend major political parties have switched over to full election mode.
Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav took the lead last month with his generous doles distribution programmes for the unemployed youth and Kanya Vidya Dhan cheques. Event at kothi Meena Bazar ground was not only well attended but set the tone for other such conferences in different parts of the state. Mulayam has clearly sent out positive signals by promising to double the dole from Rs.500/- to Rs.1000/- if returned to power.
This was followed by a massive show of strength by Bhartiya Janata Party, at historic Ram Lila ground, the biggest turnout in recent years addressed by party chief Raj Nath Singh and all who matter in state. Each Vidhan Sabha constituency in Agra division was represented.
Not to be left behind in electoral race, Bahujan Samaj Party has embarked on a mission to woo Brahmins. After a series of conferences of Vyshya community, the party is now busy organizing Brahmin jamborees which have not evoked the kind of enthusiastic response that was expected by leadership. Ramvir Upadhyaya, former BSP minister from Hathras, has been the key organizer, but his appeal has been rather dull, say the observers in Agra. Addressing the Mathura convention on Tuesday BSP's national General Secretary Satish Mishra talked of his party's changed political perception, which was to give importance to people on the basis of capabilities. A large number of sadhus were seen on the dias which has been a subject of discussion here.
Only the Congress presents a picture of fragmentation and loss of direction. 2 days back when union minister of state Jairam Ramesh was in Agra, Congress workers lost no opportunity to fight it out right before the dignitary who counseled them to close their ranks and stand united behind the leadership.
The Agra division, considered the stronghold of Samajwadi Party, with 3 MPs in Lok Sabha in last election, is now a high battleground for some really bitter contests as cine star Raj Babbar is on the other side of fence. What impact his Jan Morcha will have on the outcome of the poll, is a question being hotly debated here.
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