This refers to the editorial, “Ready for poll battle” (January 5). The long-drawn election schedule has been announced for Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Manipur. However, all eyes are on Uttar Pradesh, which promises to be the mother of all battles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left no stone unturned to prove that the massive thumbs-up for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh in the 2014 general election was no fluke. Then there was an undisputed Modi wave. Now, people will have to judge the Prime Minister based on his two-and-a-half-year performance.
The very fact that no chief ministerial face has been projected in Uttar Pradesh means that the BJP is confident that people will repose faith in Prime Minister Modi. It goes without saying that demonetisation has generally been welcomed by the common man and the feeling will be reflected in the result. A fragmented Samajwadi Party will also help the BJP.