Paswan-Manjhi Clash Over SC Sub-Quotas Puts NDA in a Tight Spot

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Two prominent Dalit leaders from Bihar, Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, have publicly diverged over the issue of sub-quotas within existing Scheduled Caste reservations. The dispute centers on the Supreme Court's recent ruling allowing states to create sub-classifications within SC reservations, including the exclusion of a 'creamy layer'. The disagreement has exposed internal tensions within the NDA alliance, as key coalition partners hold conflicting views on reservation policy. The BJP now faces the delicate challenge of balancing the demands of anti-reservation voices against those of allies pushing for policy changes. How the ruling party manages this divide could have significant implications for its electoral coalition ahead of future elections.

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