The ruling BJP also took into consideration caste and regional aspirations while picking ministers in a bid to further consolidate its hold...

Sunday ET travelled to Meerut and Muzaffarnagar to gauge the mood and prospects of candidates in key constituencies.

Sources also claimed that Shashi Tharoor's family friend Sanjay Dewan was questioned on Wednesday. He has been questioned twice earlier.

Film stars, comedy artists and writers would be attending the two-day festival which will have separate sessions and also live performances.