SaralnamaThe Uttar Pradesh government banned caste-based political rallies. The ban also covers displaying caste names on vehicles and mentioning caste in police records. This move has sparked a debate between the ruling BJP and Opposition parties. The government claims it will promote national unity and reduce caste discrimination. However, opposition leaders like Chandra Shekhar Aazad question the government's motives. They worry the ban might be used to target certain political groups. The order could impact UP's caste-based politics ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. To comply with the new rules, people should remove caste surnames from public displays. (Updated 24 Sep 2025, 17:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Uttar Pradesh government banned caste-based political rallies
- The ban also covers displaying caste names on vehicles and mentioning caste in police records
- This move has sparked a debate between the ruling BJP and Opposition parties