The deal shines a light on the politically connected beneficiaries of the land rush in the temple town – and farmers who lose out by selling their land cheap.
The voting figures show that there was a section of people who were disillusioned with the BJP, but their issues were not enough to sway the majority’s preferences.
Having their roots in Lucknow University, several former student leaders have made their way into the mainstream politics and are in fray in the ongoing Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.