Chandigarh, March 17 -- 10 Lok Sabha seats, Karnal assembly to go for polls on May 25

Despite assertions by many political analysts that the BJP has rendered caste-based politics and party affiliations inconsequential in national elections, ground realities reveal that caste and community continue to play pivotal roles in shaping electoral outcomes, particularly in states like Haryana.

In Haryana, where caste equations hold significant sway, all major political entities, including the BJP, Congress, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP), meticulously strategize to ensure representation from various caste groups. This emphasis on caste dynamics is evident in candidate selection for 2024 general elections, where par...