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Divided they stand: Why marginal Dalit castes still lack political cloutAmong middle-class educated and employed Dalits who act as opinion makers, or young people in recent years, one can discern opposition to B...24 May, 2019, 12.27 PM IST- Jatavs firmly behind Mayawati, but will other Dalits follow?With a Dalit population of over 25%, Agra is one of the 17 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh reserved for scheduled castes.07 Apr, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
- Maths in place, SP-BSP voters are working on their chemistryThe issue of transferability of votes has become a central one for the allies who were bitter rivals for more than two decades.15 Mar, 2019, 11.20 AM IST
- Yogi government’s twin plan to counter SP-BSP tiesThe Adityanath-led BJP govt is fast-tracking the process of splitting of the OBC quota and inclusion of 17 OBCs in the Scheduled Castes lis...26 Apr, 2018, 07.48 AM IST
- SC/ST Act: Dalits view Apex Court verdict as ‘extension of govt policy'Every Dalit and tribal knows the judicial pronouncement will create a system that perfectly allies with the delay and oppression of victims.03 Apr, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
- UP polls 2017: How saffron planned a big assault in Round 6Since this region has the maximum concentration of upper caste voters that's typically voted BJP , the party hopes that it will as always r...04 Mar, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
- UP polls: Hung verdict gains ground as BSP show may be underratedThough there is a newfound aggression among Dalits, they are still reluctant to speak their mind on who they will vote for.14 Feb, 2017, 12.16 AM IST
- In Bijnor, BJP banking on jats, MBCs, non-Jatav dalits and BSP on Muslims, JatavsIn Bijnor, barring the two reserved seats, all BSP candidates are Muslims. SP has fielded four Muslims, giving hope to BJP that the minorit...13 Feb, 2017, 12.14 AM IST
- UP Elections 2017: BJP banks on most backwards to take it forward in Meerut beltJatavs constitute over 50% of the Dalits and in constituencies where BSP has fielded a Muslim candidate, the combination can make Mayawati’...10 Feb, 2017, 01.33 AM IST
- To break into Mayawati’s dalit base, BJP betting big on non-jatavsJatav community, to which BSP leader Mayawati belongs, constitutes about 55% of Dalit population in UP according to 2011 census, but BJP is...26 Jan, 2017, 11.39 PM IST
- Cow politics can bring Dalits & Muslims closer in UPBadri Narayan, professor at JNU’s Centre for the Study of Discrimination and Exclusion, says the emergence of cow vigilante groups may work...14 Aug, 2016, 08.00 AM IST
- Series of challenges before BSP supremo Mayawati ahead of Uttar Pradesh electionsFor BSP chief Mayawati, the threat is twopronged — external as well as internal. And she has shown no sign of tackling them effectively as ...13 Jul, 2016, 01.12 AM IST
- UP polls: Mulayam Singh and Mayawati chase extremely backward castes voters to deny BJP 2014-like sucessWhile trying to keep their core votes together, BJP, BSP and SP, which won the 2012 polls with 29.13% votes, will fight for the non-Yadav, ...24 May, 2016, 02.34 AM IST
- Mayawati on mission to woo back dalit vote bank; reaches out to All-India Dalit employees’ federationWhen riots broke out in the area, Mayawati was scarcely seen on the ground, her support base which also included Muslims and a few upper ca...04 Sep, 2014, 02.52 AM IST
- A section of dalits may be deserting MayawatiMayawati's worst fear is apparently coming true. The breaking away of non-jatav dalits from the party and their perceptible gravitation tow...10 May, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
- Elections 2012: Despite various attempts, opposition fails to punch holes in Mayawati's vote bankThe crowds gathered at Mayawati's rally in Sitapur could be construed as an indicator of her continued sway over Dalit constituency.04 Feb, 2012, 08.19 AM IST
- Cong targets non-Jatavs to expand base in Maya bastionTaking a leaf out of the Mahadalit experiment being carried out by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Congress has decided to target the no...28 May, 2010, 04.57 AM IST
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