Kannauj, the erstwhile center of Hindu culture, is one of the significant cities of Uttar Pradesh. It has a population of 71,530, according to 2001 census of India. Kannauj parliamentary constituency also has an important place in Uttar Pradesh political scenario.
BJP and BSP are the two main political parties which are in fray for Kannauj parliamentary constituency seat. BSP has nominated Mahesh Chandra Verma as its candidate from the area while Subrat Pathak is a BJP contestant from Kannauj parliamentary constituency, Uttar Pradesh.
