Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that change of guard in Uttar Pradesh is the need of the hour, which is essential for the progress of the state. <br/><br/>Addressing a rally in Gonda, he said that Samajwadi Party government in the state has failed on all fronts including law and order and development of the state. Underlining schemes and programmes initiated by his government for the over-all development of the country, particularly farmers and down trodden people, he accused the Akhilesh Yadav government for lagging behind in implementation of insurance schemes for farmers. He said, his party is committed to the progress and eradication of menace of black money. Referring to his government's decision of demonetisation, Mr Modi said, it has given positive results in favour of the country's economy. <br/><br/>He said, entire country has supported him on the issue. Our correspondent reports that it was last rally of Mr Modi for fifth phase of assembly polls.