BJP shatters caste equations in Uttar Pradesh, eats into SP vote bank
Op IndiaWith its glorious performance in the recently held Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the BJP has returned to power in India’s most populous state with a 2/3rd majority. BJP has comfortably won in Brahmin majority seats The number of Brahmin voters in Uttar Pradesh constitute around 14%. BJP has caused a dent in Yadav-majority seats in Uttar Pradesh The loyal Samajwadi voter, Yadavs, who are 9% of the population in UP are one of the most significant vote banks in the state. Image SOurce: India Times However, BJP with its ally Apna Dal has managed to win 3 seats out of these ten Yadav majority seats. BJP triumphed in the Jat dominated assembly seats Jat voters constitute around 6 to 7 percent of the voters in Uttar Pradesh, but their influence rises significantly in western UP.