The 2012 polls are being called a mini-general election, not least because the crucial Uttar Pradesh votes in a few days from now. But today, two other important states, Punjab and Uttarakhand are voting in very close contests. In both states, the Congress is looking to uproot its main rival the BJP - in Punjab the latter is the minor partner in the Akali Dal-led government; Uttarakhand has a BJP government.
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