Once a taboo, party hopping is now considered a virtue in western Uttar Pradesh with people looking at candidates who switch sides as "political heavyweights". Old-timers, however, lament the "decline in moral standards" of the people and the candidates over the years.

Party hopping - once a taboo, now a virtue in western UP

Internet services have also been suspended till 10 pm on January 28 in trouble-torn areas in western UP

Kasganj violence continues for 2nd day; shops, vehicles torched

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Party hopping - once a taboo, now a virtue in western UP

Kasganj violence continues for 2nd day; shops, vehicles torched