According to Singh, Baniyas (trader community) are not happy because their shops were demolished when work for the road expansion begun. “They were not given proper compensation. They were already facing economic woes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. Demolition has rubbed salt in their wounds,” added Singh.Brahmins who have been very vocal against ‘Thakurwaad’ of Yogi government have decided to teach a lesson to Yogi Adityanath who belongs to the Thakur community, claimed many.Last month, on January 14, a powerful body of Brahmins called ‘Chanakya Parishad’ had given a clarion call not to vote for the BJP.Though the Parishad, which is said to have considerable sway over the community, did not name the BJP, it said Brahmins will vote for those who work for the community.Another reason for Brahmin’s disenchantment with the BJP is, as per the local people, the forceful acquisition of land belonging to Brahmins for the airport.“Brahmins villages were acquired by the authorities. But they were not given proper compensation,” said a member of the Chanakya Parishad.Traditionally strong supporters of the BJP, Brahmins, who number around 50,000 in the constituency, will desert the BJP this time, said a UP watcher.Ayodhya, one of the largest seats in terms of population, has around 50,000 Muslims and 40,000 Yadav votes. Needless to say, Muslims and Yadavs are up against the BJP in the polls this time.
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