Opposition, BJP allies push back as UP bans use of caste identity
The Uttar Pradesh government's ban on caste-based rallies has created discomfort for BJP allies like Nishad, SBSP, and Apna Dal, whose politics heavily rely on caste identity for vote bank consolidation. These parties fear the ban will hinder their ability to empower backward communities.
The Uttar Pradesh government's ban on caste-based rallies has created discomfort for BJP allies like Nishad, SBSP, and Apna Dal, whose politics heavily rely on caste identity for vote bank consolidation. These parties fear the ban will hinder their ability to empower backward communities.
