Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh is intensifying its efforts to engage with Dalit voters. This move comes in response to a noticeable shift in Dalit support, with many voters moving away from the BJP.
The BJP has launched several initiatives, including the “Basti Sampark Abhiyan,” where party leaders, including MPs and MLAs, visit Dalit colonies to strengthen ties and organize conferences focused on Dalit issues. These efforts aim to counteract the BJP’s declining support among Dalits, which has been influenced by concerns over the party’s intentions regarding constitutional changes .
Source:- BBC news
In addition to the BJP, other parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress are also actively courting the Dalit vote bank. The SP, led by Akhilesh Yadav, has been vocal about Dalit issues and has seen some success in recent by-elections by appealing to Dalit, OBC, and Muslim voters. The Congress has launched the “Dalit Gaurav Samvad Abhiyan” to reconnect with Dalit voters, leveraging significant symbolic events such as Kanshi Ram Jayanti
Source:- India today
Overall, the Dalit vote, constituting a significant portion of the electorate in Uttar Pradesh, remains a critical focus for all major political parties as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
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