Akhilesh asks EC to deploy forces, says BJP misusing power for votes
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged Election Commission to deploy security forces in sensitive places where by-polls will be held in Uttar Pradesh. He said, "BJP ministers are camping in these areas. Basic Education Minister is asking teachers to get votes polled for BJP. They have threatened village heads and police." He added, "BJP doesn't shy from any malpractice."