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Ajaz Ashraf

Why the most backward castes are crucial for BJP’s sandwich alliance to succeed in Uttar Pradesh

If these 70 castes do not consolidate behind the BJP as they did in 2014, the ruling party is unlikely to deliver anywhere near the same performance.

Vignesh Karthik KR
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Ajaz Ashraf
· Apr 07, 2019 · 08:00 am
Sitaram Yechury: I don’t feel betrayed by Rahul Gandhi but don’t get what Congress is doing

The CPI(M) leader suggests that the Congress chief’s decision to contest from Wayanad won’t prevent the two parties from coming together after the election.

Ajaz Ashraf
· Apr 05, 2019 · 08:01 am
Interview: The wide appeal of the BJP, Congress ends up benefiting upper-caste dynasties by default

Political scientist Kanchan Chandra says the role dynastic ties play in ticket allocation, leadership positions can block talent. But it also has some benefits.

Ajaz Ashraf
· Mar 25, 2019 · 08:00 am

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