Tej Pratap Singh Yadav was to contest from Kannauj, but at the last minute, the SP chief decided to contest himself from the constituency. Tej Pratap belongs to the Mainpuri, the home district of Late Mulayam Singh source says. He is also son in law of Lalu Yadav. The youngest daughter, Raj Laxmi is married to Tej Pratap Singh Yadav. Akhilesh Yadav is the uncle of Tej Pratap, so considering all these complications, it was a very delicate decision to be taken by the SP a source says. Before announcing the candidature of Akhilesh Yadav, the matter was discussed by party leaders with Lalu Yadav, a source says. It’s learnt that Lalu Yadav said that this political decision is to be taken by the SP leadership only source says. The latest survey report and after observing the ground realities, some sympathisers of Akhilesh Yadav suggested to him that the I.N.D.I.A. alliance is not very far from ruling BJP and to strengthen the alliance, more winning numbers of MPs are required and knowing well that if he fights the election from the traditional seat of Kannauj, there is every likelihood that he will bag the seat source says. By chance, if an alliance government is formed at the centre, he is sure to get some good ministry in the central government, supporters opined. Tej Pratap Singh Yadav is the new face, and in the tough scenario, people are likely to shift their preferences, suggestions given to SP chief source says. Tej Pratap is likely to be nominated in any bye-elections in future to secure his political career source says.