Kannauj, renowned for its perfume industry and former Samajwadi Party (SP) stronghold, is witnessing a fierce electoral battle between the BJP and the SP. The SP’s decision to field Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav’s nephew, has raised eyebrows within the party and prompted accusations of dynastic politics from the BJP. Meanwhile, BJP MP Subrat Pathak, the Kannauj candidate, claims the BJP has an edge if Akhilesh Yadav does not contest from Kannauj, as most residents are unfamiliar with Tej Pratap. The perfume industry, a key economic driver in Kannauj, is facing challenges, with traders urging the government to reduce GST on perfumes and attar. The fate of the International Perfume Museum and Park, a project conceived by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, remains uncertain due to alleged political wrangling.