Bahraich, June 15 -- AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday appealed to people of Uttar Pradesh to support his party and accused Samajwadi Party leaders of failing to bring development to parts of the state.

Addressing a public gathering in the Matera Assembly constituency of Bahraich district, Owaisi said, "I am appealing to the people of Uttar Pradesh. Support AIMIM; we would rather die than trade away our honour and your affection."

Questioning the development work carried out by elected representatives in the area, Owaisi said, "What have the Samajwadi Party leaders whom you voted for done for the development of the area? They did nothing."

He alleged that despite receiving votes from the public, local representatives had faile...