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This time in the upcoming elections of Uttar Pradesh, a new political face is in the news – Chirag Paswan. Stepping out of Bihar, Chirag Paswan’s decision to enter the electoral battlefield of UP has forced political analysts to think. The question being raised is, where did Chirag Paswan get the energy to make such a big entry in the UP elections? Experts believe that behind this, there is not just the intention of expansion in one state, but a well-thought-out mathematics of ‘Dalit Politics’ is at work, which has the potential to completely shake the existing caste equations of the state.
Dalit politics and Chirag’s new move
The Dalit vote bank has always been the key to power in Uttar Pradesh, which has been dominated by major political parties for decades. Chirag Paswan, who is presenting himself as a young and progressive Dalit face, is trying to make inroads among the Dalit youth of UP. Their aim is not just to win seats but to reach out to those sections of the Dalit society who are feeling sour from the traditional political parties. Building on his popularity in Bihar, Chirag is now trying to create a new narrative on the issue of ‘development’ and ‘rights’ in UP, which can become a big political force in the future.
UP Elections: Will Chirag be able to change the political equation?
Chirag Paswan’s activism in UP is directly challenging those parties which till now have considered Dalits as their ‘vote bank’. This is also a new challenge for BSP and SP in UP politics. Chirag’s style and his inclination towards Modi government also strengthens his political equations. It will be interesting to see whether Chirag Paswan will be able to make any big impact in UP through his party ‘LJP’ or will he only become a medium for polarization of votes. But it is certain that with his arrival, the mathematics of Dalit politics in UP will no longer be the same, and it is believed that it will have a direct impact on the election results.