As the biggest players Rahul Gandhi and Mayawati fight for the control of Uttar Pradesh, NDTV looks to find out if in fact the issues like reservation, development and corruption are the issues that the people of Uttar Pradesh will vote for.
Uttar Pradesh, which has been the centre of attention amongst the five states undergoing elections, is considered to be the most fiercely fought-for state.
Elephants have been a topic for much debate after the Election Commission's decision to cover statues. Mayawati instead, cited the decision as a free publicity for her party, Bahujan Samaj Party.
Situated 42 km from Lucknow in Barabanki district, Deva Sharif, the tomb of Syed Waris Ali Shah in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, is quite famous and attracts people from all religions.