SaralnamaThe UP government banned caste-based rallies and public display of caste names. Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha and Brahmin Mahasabha welcomed the move. ABKM president Mahender Singh Tanwar said caste display divides society. Yadav, Jat, and Gurjar groups opposed the order. ABYM's UP president Kaptan Singh Yadav claimed it targets their mobilisation. ABGM's Dinesh Singh Gurjar suggested prior consultation with caste leaders. Jat Mahasabha's Jaiveer Singh called the order discriminatory. The 10-point directive aims to eliminate caste-based discrimination. It's based on an Allahabad High Court judgment. Caste display on vehicles is common in western UP, especially among Gurjar and Jat communities. (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 19:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The UP government banned caste-based rallies and public display of caste names
- Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha and Brahmin Mahasabha welcomed the move
- ABKM president Mahender Singh Tanwar said caste display divides society