Crucial Polls in 5 Indian States Will Test PM Modi’s Popularity

India will hold a series of state elections that will test the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the wake of a controversial currency ban that he has pitched as a major step to battle corruption, but which led to huge cash shortages in the country. The polls in five states - Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa - will start February 4 and be staggered over more than a month.  Announcing the polls on Wednesday, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said...

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