Badaun had been under the concern of Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and SP former chief Mulayam Singh but still Budaun is among the 100 backward districts, asserted PM Narendra Modi.
While the first phase of polling for Assembly Elections 2017 is underway in Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rally in Badaun.
A team of police and revenue officials reached there to inquire whether they are staying in resort of their own free will or otherwise.
From first phase polling in UP to Bangladesh losing 3 quick wickets by the start of game on day 3, here are the top stories of February 11 by 12pm
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi addressed media in a joint press conference in Lucknow.
A 98 year old woman, Sultani has set an example for many by casting her vote at the polling booth in Baghpat's Chhaprauli area.
Polling for first phase in Ghaziabad, Agra, Mathura, Meerut and in other constituencies of western UP is underway.
Kumar's comments assume significance as he was one of the most vocal supporters of PM Modi's demonetisation drive even as rest of opposition had not sided with him.