Poll Results: Who said what

People of UP will get to see the results of our policy in the power sector by 2014. Sad that the new government will take the state backward.
Mayawati, BSP chief, on news channels

Polarisation between BSP and SP can be a reason for our poor showing in UP. People voted for the party which could oust the Mayawati regime.
Nitin Gadkari, BJP President, in wire agencies

UP needs more investment and we will make everything conducive for it. We assure investors absolutely normal law and order situation and easy acquisition of land.
Akhilesh Yadav, State President, Samajwadi Party, in The Economics Times (ET)

I would say rather than lack of leadership, (there are) too many leaders... That is our problem.
Sonia Gandhi, Congress Party president and UPA chairperson, on news channels


We will deliver whatever we have promised. Our revenue mobilisation has been quite high, revenue from VAT and excise has been at a record high in these five years.
Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister of Punjab, in ET

I promised the people of UP that I will be seen with the poor, on the roads and fields...my work will continue...
Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary, Congress, in wire agencies


The key is what lessons UPA draws. It may get tempted to embark on more populist policies - thinking it is good politics.
Rashesh Shah, Chairman & CEO, Edelweiss Group, in ET