In absence of a BJP candidate, it is expected that a majority of the Pahari vote may go in favour of Mufti. While a large section of tribal population, including some Paharis, support Altaf of NC for his spiritual influence over the community, a deepening wedge between Paharis and Gujjar-Bakarwal is likely to make many Paharis to vote against Altaf. The Gujjar-Bakarwal community had protested against the government decision of giving reservation to Paharis.
Rohtak witnesses a fierce electoral battle between Deepender Hooda and BJP s Anand Sharma, focusing on local development and national issues. The competition highlights contrasting strategies and the significance of caste dynamics in shaping the election outcome.
n Amid the hectic Lok Sabha polls campaigning for the remaining two phases, an urgent meeting of top BJP leaders, including general secretaries was convened by party president JP Nadda on Monday at the party headquarters.
Party sources said the meeting was called to review the party’s