Podcast#38 Is a Modi–Yogi rift at the root of the UP Debacle?

The Rajput community in Uttar Pradesh feels marginalized by the BJP, especially after Rajput leaders were denied Lok Sabha tickets in western UP. Prime Minister Modi's apparent snub of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a prominent Rajput, has intensified their dissatisfaction. Veteran BJP leader Parshottam Rupala's controversial comments about Rajput rulers further fueled their anger, leading to a mahapanchayat where the community decided to field independent candidates and support the opposition. This internal discord could impact the BJP's electoral prospects in the upcoming polls. #bharat #narendramodi #indiaelection2024