BALLIA: In this easternmost frontier of the state, Neeraj Shekhar of the BJP is fighting a protracted battle to carry forward the legacy of his father, former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Ballia, often referred to as ‘Bagi Ballia’ for its firebrand leaders and rebellious locals, sees Neeraj Shekhar locked in a tough contest with the Samajwadi Party’s Sanatan Pandey, known …