Dismissing the possibility of any impact of Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today said his elevation will not cast a magic spell as his Gujarat counterpart is hardly acquainted with UP politics.        

"Modi's elevation and his magic will not cast a spell in Uttar Pradesh as Modi is hardly acquainted with the nitty-gritty of UP politics and people of the state hardly know him. His magic only works on television and Gujarat. I don't want to say anything further," he told reporters here.        

Yadav, who was asked to comment on BJP's efforts to return to power at the Centre focusing on his state, said Uttar Pradesh had always restricted communal parties which try to divide the society and nation at large.        

Asked if Modi's elevation had created panic among minorities, he said Samajvadi Party had always faced communal forces and UP always supported secular parties.