caste politics
Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer's Inflammatory Remarks Trigger Cross-Party Backlash and Caste Tensions
Dec 11, 2025 02:17 am CST
A controversial statement by IAS officer Santosh Verma has ignited political tensions in Madhya Pradesh, with his remark "No matter how many Santosh Vermas you kill, a Santosh Verma will emerge from every household" uniting BJP and Congress leaders in demands for his suspension. The government faces a delicate balancing act between addressing outrage from Brahmin organizations and avoiding alienation of tribal voters.
Madhya Pradesh Welfare Boards Received Rs 8.34 Crore Budget But Operated Without Actual Work for Two Years
Dec 02, 2025 05:41 pm CST
Nine social welfare boards in Madhya Pradesh established before the 2023 elections received Rs 8.34 crore in sanctioned funds but spent two years without disbursing money or helping beneficiaries, while chairpersons enjoyed ministerial perks. A recent Assembly disclosure revealed these boards were dissolved after two years of inactivity despite officials receiving government vehicles and allowances.
Prashant Kishor Claims Jan Suraaj Successfully Shifted Bihar's Political Focus From Caste to Employment
Nov 19, 2025 04:11 pm CST
In his first interview since the Bihar election defeat, Prashant Kishor acknowledges Jan Suraaj Party's electoral disappointment but highlights their success in transforming Bihar's political discourse from caste-based to employment-centered. Despite winning no seats, the party secured 3.4% of votes, affecting outcomes in 33 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj: Analysis of Electoral Failure in Bihar and Future Political Prospects
Nov 17, 2025 10:10 pm CST
This in-depth analysis examines why political strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party failed in its electoral debut in Bihar despite significant social media presence. The article explores organizational weaknesses, timing issues, and strategic missteps while considering whether this new political movement can overcome its initial setbacks to become a viable third alternative in Bihar's political landscape.
How BJP's Cash Transfer Strategy to Women Voters Secured Bihar Election Victory
Nov 14, 2025 09:03 pm CST
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's overwhelming victory in Bihar defied expectations of anti-incumbency against Nitish Kumar. This analysis explores how strategic cash transfers to women voters, first tested in Haryana and Maharashtra, became the winning formula that opposition parties couldn't counter. The article examines how immediate financial benefits outweighed future promises, alongside effective caste alliances that ultimately delivered the NDA's decisive victory.
Bihar Exit Poll Analysis: Women Support NDA While Youth Back Mahagathbandhan
Nov 12, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Axis My India's exit poll for Bihar elections reveals fascinating demographic patterns, with the NDA securing a projected majority of 121-140 seats against Mahagathbandhan's 98-118. Analysis shows women and older voters favoring the NDA coalition, while youth and first-time voters predominantly support the Mahagathbandhan alliance. Caste demographics confirm the Mahagathbandhan's strong hold on Muslim-Yadav voters, while the NDA performs better among other caste groups.
Bihar Exit Polls: Caste Demographics Favor BJP-Led Alliance According to Recent Data
Nov 11, 2025 10:38 pm CST
Recent exit polls suggest Bihar's OBC and Scheduled Caste communities are backing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in significant numbers, with 51% of OBC voters and 49% of SC voters supporting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's coalition. The polls predict the NDA will secure 147 of 243 seats, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan is expected to win only 90 seats, reflecting the critical role of caste dynamics in Bihar's political landscape.
PM Modi Attacks Congress Over Bhagalpur Massacre During Bihar Election Rally
Nov 06, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful critique of Congress and RJD during an election rally in Bhagalpur, accusing them of dividing Bihar along caste and communal lines. Modi claimed Congress can never erase the stain of the Bhagalpur massacre and highlighted the opposition's internal discord. He also criticized a Congress leader's alleged disrespect toward the Chhath festival while expressing confidence in NDA's electoral prospects for the upcoming November 11 polls in Bhagalpur and Araria.
Rajnath Singh Slams Rahul Gandhi's '10% Control Army' Remark, Defends Military's Secular Nature
Nov 05, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi's controversial statement about '10 percent of India controlling the Army,' emphasizing that the military has no caste or religion. The remarks, made during Bihar election campaigning, sparked criticism from BJP leaders who accused Gandhi of attempting to divide the armed forces and inappropriately dragging the military into caste politics.
The Bhumihar Factor: How a 3% Community Became the Decisive Force in Bihar's 2025 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:32 am CST
As Bihar approaches its 2025 assembly elections, the Bhumihar community, despite comprising only 2.9% of the electorate, has emerged as the pivotal force shaping political outcomes. This article examines how this historically influential upper caste navigates contemporary politics through powerful strongmen like Anant Singh and Suraj Bhan Singh, whose decades-old rivalry epitomizes the intersection of crime, violence, and electoral strategy in regions like Mokama. With both NDA and Mahagathbandhan aggressively courting Bhumihar voters through strategic candidate nominations, these elections will test traditional allegiances and potentially redefine Bihar's political landscape beyond numerical representation.