Lucknow, March 20 -- In Uttar Pradesh politics, caste equations have historically played a pivotal role in determining electoral outcomes. Against this backdrop, the decision to appoint former union minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti as the chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) is not merely an administrative appointment. It constitutes a crucial component of the BJP's broader political strategy.
According to BJP sources on Friday, this move - undertaken ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections - is aimed at strengthening the synergy between 'soft Hindutva' and non-Yadav OBC politics.
A senior BJP functionary said the recent elections have made it evident that the party's greatest challenge lies in maintaining its foo...