Why Rajputs, other dominant castes are boycotting BJP?
The current state of affairs in the region is fast changing, as certain dominating castes publicly express their disapproval and urge their people to shun the BJP. The Rajputs, Tyagis, and Sainis—three prominent castes—are not happy with their "lesser representation" in western Uttar Pradesh.
The community was incensed by the BJP's choice to replace General (retd) VK Singh with Atul Kumar Garg in Ghaziabad, since 10% of voters in western Uttar Pradesh were left with just the Moradabad party ticket.
In a similar vein, the saini and Tyagi communities are protesting the bjp via panchayats around the country. If the BJP's vote is split along caste lines, their vote share in each constituency will not increase. We examine the caste system in western Uttar Pradesh and the potential consequences it may have for the bjp in the next elections.