Akhilesh Yadav's political capital dwindling thick and fast

Young leader fails to reflect political acumen in face of desertions

From being the undisputed Gen Y leader of the erstwhile ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh to witnessing his political capital dwindle thick and fast, party president and former state chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has indeed come a long way.

In less than two weeks, four party members of legislative council (MLC) have resigned from their seats, of which three have already joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

There are strong indications that more party MLCs are in the fray to resign and jump ship in the days and weeks to come.

However, in the face of such reverses