Caste Politics in Uttar Pradesh

Caste politics in Uttar Pradesh refers to the influence of social groupings, or castes, on political behavior and electoral outcomes. In this region, various castes often align with specific political parties to assert their interests and gain representation. Major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress, and regional parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) tailor their policies and alliances to appeal to dominant castes such as Brahmins, Dalits, and OBCs (Other Backward Classes). This dynamic shapes election campaigns, governance, and social policies, highlighting the complexities of identity and power within the state's politics.