S"oniaji and Rahulji made special arrangements for the National Thermal Power Company to provide electricity to these two constituencies, but the state government does not want to distribute it," claims Dubey. "They want the people of Rae Bareli and Amethi to suffer so that the Gandhis lose from here."
In spite of the power cuts and unemployment, Amethi remains devoted to the Congress and its ruling dynasty.
Congress party flags are seen atop most terraces and it is difficult to locate a BSP or Bharatiya Janata Party office anywhere in this district.
Image: The deserted BJP office in Amethi.
Also see: Mayawati's jalwa in Laloo land | Coverage: India Votes 2009