As Anadolu Agency hit the road to follow the elec-tion campaign trail in the most populated province with a population of 204 million, political leaders of different political parties were seen going door to door to lure voters. The Election Commission of India has banned big rallies and gatherings in the wake of Covid-19.
For Mohammad Islam, who belongs to the minority Muslim community, which comprises 38 million (19.3% of the population), the elections hold con-siderable significance.“We were thrown out of our village in 2013 and the fear is still running in our minds,” a frail Islam told Anadolu Agency. He has since then moved to Nahid Colony, which was constructed by incumbent Mus-lim legislator Naheed Hassan for the affected fami-lies following a deadly communal riot in the region in 2013.On Feb 10, I will vote for the party that will end the growing hate against the Muslims and will help my sons get employment,” he said. The state with 403 assembly seats is going to the polls in seven phases. The first phase will take place on Feb 10 and the last on March 7.—Agencies
