Setback for Akhilesh Yadav’s political plans in UP: Samajwadi Party’s Gurjar conventions could be jeopardized by Yogi govt's this new order
The Allahabad High Court recently ruled that caste cannot be mentioned in public places or police records. Following this, the Yogi government has instructed state officials that no political or social organization can hold caste-based events. CM Yogi Adityanath has banned caste conventions in Uttar Pradesh. This decision is a big challenge for politicians focusing on backward castes and Dalits.
This new rule will directly affect the Samajwadi Party’s Gurjar convention and is a setback for Akhilesh Yadav’s political plans.
The Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Deepak Kumar, said that the government aims to promote an inclusive system according to the constitutional values. He said that caste should not be mentioned in police reports, and any caste-related slogans should be removed from vehicles and signs. Additionally, caste-related content on social media is also being banned.
Strategies of political parties could be impacted
This order comes as the state prepares for upcoming Panchayat and Assembly elections, impacting the strategies of political parties like the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, which were working on caste alliances. The ban will also affect their allies, including the Rashtriya Lok Dal and others.
Rajkumar Bhati, a member of the Samajwadi Party, is trying to strengthen the party's support in western Uttar Pradesh by organizing Gurjar conferences. However, these efforts are now threatened due to the government’s order. Bhati expressed concerns on social media, questioning whether the government is afraid of the Gurjar community's political awareness.
The Gurjar community holds major voting power in several districts, which can influence election outcomes. Their support is crucial for parties like the Samajwadi Party.
Prakash Kumar Pandey