Bihar Elections: Parties Woo Dalit Voters via Allies

Saralnama

National parties in Bihar are courting Dalit voters through alliance partners for the upcoming 2025 state elections. The BJP and Congress are focusing on 38 reserved seats for Scheduled Castes in the 243-member assembly. Both major parties are relying on their allies to appeal to Dalit voters rather than campaigning directly. As the election approaches, political equations are becoming more interesting, with all major parties eyeing the Dalit vote bank. The strategy of using alliance partners to reach Dalit voters is a key feature of this election's political landscape in Bihar. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 15:02 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• National parties in Bihar are courting Dalit voters through alliance partners for the upcoming 2025 state elections
• The BJP and Congress are focusing on 38 reserved seats for Scheduled Castes in the 243-member assembly
• Both major parties are relying on their allies to appeal to Dalit voters rather than campaigning directly