UP Election 2017: Why Akhilesh Yadav makes his performance the big talking point Feb, 08 2017 19:46:26

Kaam Bolta Hai, goes the catch line for the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party. Not many politicians would face elections with that kind of a claim. They expose themselves to hard scrutiny if they do and the result is rarely flattering. It requires remarkable self-assuredness. From his demeanour, Akhilesh does not appear to be lacking any of it. The last time we had someone talking with such confidence was candidate Narendra Modi before he became prime minister.Uttar PradeUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Reuterssh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. Reuters