BJP, SP, Congress compete for Dalit votes as BSP's grip weakens in UP
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a major shift in Dalit politics as the Bahujan Samaj Party's long-standing dominance begins to erode. The BJP and the Samajwadi Party are both actively reaching out to Dalit voters ahead of the upcoming state elections. The Congress party is also making efforts to reconnect with Dalit communities, drawing on its historical ties with the demographic. Additionally, activist-turned-politician Chandrashekhar Azad is carving out an independent political space among Dalit voters. Together, these developments point to a significant realignment in how Dalit electoral support may be distributed in the state.
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