In Western Uttar Pradesh, with a significant Muslim electorate, political discourse is marked by contentious issues reflecting deep-rooted communal divisions. Candidates, regardless of party affiliations, actively court Hindu voters in the lead-up to the polls. With eight constituencies, including Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar, set for elections on April 19, parties intensify efforts. The BJP focuses on religious matters, while the opposition frames the polls as a battle for democracy. Despite the BJP’s past struggles in seats with sizable Muslim populations, they won three in 2019. The region’s electoral landscape remains complex, with past victories shared among various parties
Communal Fault Lines Shape Western U.P. Campaign Discourse
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