Has Lakhimpur violence dented Ashish Misra's image in UP's Nighasan seat? 

India Today TV spoke to Nighasan residents to gauge the sentiment on the ground about the Union minister's son.

From a poll campaign manager, and activist to murder accused — Ashish Misra's image has definitely taken a hit in the Nighasan Assembly constituency, from where he had hoped to contest the state elections next year. India Today TV spoke to locals to gauge the sentiment on the ground about the Union minister's son.

The political temperature in Uttar Pradesh has continued to rise over the Lakhimpur violence. So far, eight people have lost their lives in the entire episode. Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Misra Teni's son Ashish Misra, alias Monu Misra, is being blamed for the death of four farmers.