Ahmedabad: Political parties may claim that the caste arithmetic does not play a role in candidate selection but analysts say it is still a major factor
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Political parties may claim that the caste arithmetic does not play a role in candidate selection but analysts say it is still a major factor in Gujarat, even though urbanisation has weakened caste identities in some parts of the state. India News | Caste Still a Major Factor in Selection of Candidates in Gujarat: Political Analysts.
Rajput community protests against BJP s Rupala due to remarks, urging candidate replacement. Analysts predict limited election impact despite historical conflicts between Patidars and Rajputs under BJP rule.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The agitation by the Rajput community against Union minister and BJP's Rajkot Lok Sabha seat candidate Parshottam Rupala, a Patidar, will not snowball into a conflict between the two communities like in earlier days, say political experts. India News | LS Polls: Rajput Community's Stir Against Rupala Won't Ignite Old Rivalry with Patidars, Say Experts.