(This long article of 2013 was published in the form of a booklet in 2014. While the country's Prime Minister is going to extremes in the election campaign
Caste dynamics are a crucial factor in India s politics, influencing alliances and strategies. Rajya Sabha member Parshottam Rupala recently faced controversy over his comments on Kshatriyas, but the BJP has supported him. Caste-based movements, like Patel quota agitations and Dalit protests, have reshaped Gujarat s political landscape. Despite Kshatriya protests against Rupala, the BJP has stood by him, highlighting its focus on non-Kshatriya votes. The party s ability to navigate caste dynamics remains central to its electoral strategy in Gujarat.
India News: Kshatriya protests in Gujarat, particularly against Rajya Sabha member Parshottam Rupala, have not significantly impacted BJP's electoral strategies.