Varanasi, Nov. 3 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday, saying that the people of Kashi, particularly the youth and farmers, would be happier if the BJP is voted out of power.

Responding to a question about his visit to Kashi, Yadav said he had installed idols of Baba Vishwanath and Kedareshwar at his residence and never left home without offering prayers.

"We have installed Baba Vishwanath and Kedareshwar idols at home. We never leave without folding our hands and praying," he said.

Taking a swipe at the BJP, the SP chief remarked, "If the BJP is voted out of power, Kashi will smile, the youth will smile, and the fa...