Akhilesh's Mercedes rath breaks down

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav flagged off Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's 'Vikas Rath Yatra' on Thursday. The hi-tech customised rath of the chief minister broke down after barely covering a kilometre, forcing him to switch to his official vehicle to continue his state-wide tour. "I want to thank Mulayam Singh Yadav for flagging off the event. This election will change national politics and we are confident to form the government,” Akhilesh said before the yatra. Re-designed keeping in mind security and other requirements of the CM, the Mercedes bus has world class interiors and is equipped with top-of-the-line gadgets and amenities. It has bullet proof glasses and is divided into two sectors  office and beyond. The office area is like a mini-chief minister's office wherein the CM can hold a meeting with around 5-6 persons.