The people's report card is yet to come in, but Akhilesh Yadav has given himself high marks on administration in colourful full-page ads in leading national dailies this morning. The soon to be 40 Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh completes one year in office today and lists high among his achievements "improved law and order in the state." That is one claim that even his most ardent supporter will find hard to buy. The state has seen regular incidents of violence on his watch and Mr Yadav has been hard-pressed to explain why his administration is unable to stop these.
