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The elections will also be a significant challenge for the Opposition bloc and will be the first major electoral exercise since the formation of INDIA coalition | Latest News India

There are clear trends in voting patterns of the lower and upper OBCs. The Bihar caste survey has created grounds for a push by regional parties, and put the BJP on the defensive for now. But this is not Mandal 2.0

The survey will force all political parties to tweak their national election strategies

After the arrest of Manish Sisodia, Singh was playing a larger role in AAP and was working with Kejriwal in the formation of INDIA bloc, said a party leader | Latest News Delhi

From free televisions to public transport, most parties go all out to woo voters

This article is authored by Mayuri Gupta, Milon K. Banerji fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

The release of the caste-based socio-economic survey by the Bihar government has become a major political issue in India. The survey revealed that Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Extremely Backward Castes (EBC) account for 63% of the states population. This is the first time any state has released caste-based population data. The issue has gained attention from top leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The caste census is seen as a potential weapon for opposition partie...

The recent caste census in Bihar, which revealed that the combined population of backward classes and Dalits exceeds 80%, could have significant political implications for the BJP in UP. The BJP has been able to consolidate support from backward classes in UP in recent years, but this revelation could impact its stronghold in the state.

Data from the study bolsters the demands to remove the cap on 50% caste quota and conduct a similar exercise at a national level.

India News: The release of the Bihar caste survey is expected to have a significant impact on national politics, particularly on the BJP's Hindutva agenda. Analys