Uttar Pradesh Elections 2022: The many moods, colours and voices behind the votes

Ahead of the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh state elections, Consulting Editor (Photo) Madhu Kapparath captures some of the action and colour on the campaign and voting trail since it began on February 10
Published: Mar 4, 2022
Sikar mela

Image by : Madhu Kapparath

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A vast swathe of people cover the Sikar mela ground on the outskirts of Unnao, dwarfing the faraway stage where Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks. At many electronic screens, the villagers strain against the afternoon sun to glimpse the Prime Minister, and clap when he thunders, “Earlier, you had to know English to study medicine or engineering…”. Chandankheda, Unnao, February 22, 2022