What is the significance of the Uttar Pradesh state in the ongoing India election?

India enters the final phase of its mammoth general election on Saturday (Jun 1), with voters set to cast their ballots in parts of Uttar Pradesh – including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency. It is the country’s most populous state with over 240 million people. CNA’s Elizabeth Neo explains why it is a key electoral battleground. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia