BJP’s big caste gameplan in UP, the formula for victory of 2027 is hidden in the list of nominated councilors.

News India Live, Digital Desk: After the civic elections in Uttar Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party has now increased the stir in the political circles by releasing the list of nominated councillors. The way caste equations have been sorted out in this list, it is clear that BJP has strengthened its ‘social engineering’ to counter the opposition’s PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority). Special focus on OBC and Dalits. According to sources, in this new list released by BJP, Backward Class (OBC) and Scheduled Caste (SC) workers have been given the most preference. The party has tried to create caste balance not only in big cities but also in smaller bodies. This step has been taken directly keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elections 2027 and by-elections. BJP’s social engineering to counter the opposition’s PDA. In response to Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA’ slogan, BJP has awarded posts to its loyal workers working at the grassroots level. Respect for upper castes: An attempt has been made to tap the base vote bank by giving appropriate place to Brahmin and Kshatriya faces in the list. Participation of extremely backward people: BJP has given a big message by nominating those castes which get less representation in mainstream politics as councilors. An attempt to remove the dissatisfaction of the workers. The workers who were angry due to many tickets being cut during the civic elections, have been ‘adjusted’ through this list. BJP has ensured that the old faces dedicated to the organization get priority in this nomination, so that new energy can be infused in the cadre. Area-wise equations have been kept in mind. From Western UP to Purvanchal, the names have been finalized keeping in mind the local demography of each region. Western UP: Here Jat and Gurjar equations have been kept in mind. Braj and Awadh: Here Maurya, Saini and Lodh communities have been given priority. Purvanchal: Emphasis has been laid on Dalit and upper caste alliance.