Will Congress Get Gurjar Votes? Experts Analyse Caste Politics In Rajasthan
Will Congress Get Gurjar Votes? Experts Analyse Caste Politics In Rajasthan
The influential Gurjar community comprises around 8-9% of Rajasthan's population with an influence over 35 seats. It had rallied behind Congress's Sachin Pilot in 2018 hoping that he would be made the Chief Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today referred to Mr Pilot and said the Congress is "punishing" him. Are they now upset with the Congress? Which way will they vote? How will Jat politics play out? Will religion override caste? Political analysts Javed Ansari, Sangeeta Pranvendra and Avinash Kalla explain.
The influential Gurjar community comprises around 8-9% of Rajasthan's population with an influence over 35 seats. It had rallied behind Congress's Sachin Pilot in 2018 hoping that he would be made the Chief Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today referred to Mr Pilot and said the Congress is "punishing" him. Are they now upset with the Congress? Which way will they vote? How will Jat politics play out? Will religion override caste? Political analysts Javed Ansari, Sangeeta Pranvendra and Avinash Kalla explain.
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