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2027 UP assembly elections: How parties are vying for Dalit votes amid Mayawati’s shrinking base

India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News · 13 Aug 2026, 14:35

A notable evolution in Dalit politics is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, marked by a decline in the Bahujan Samaj Party's dominance. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party are actively courting Dalit voters ahead of elections, and the Congress party is also working to regain its historic connections. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Azad is establishing a distinct political identity, foreshadowing a significant shift in the Dalit electoral landscape.

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