BSP plays masterstroke: Brahmin and Muslim dominated candidate list

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Thursday released the first list of 100 candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh.

The BSP, which happens to be the main opposition in election-bound Uttar Pradesh, had begun finalising its list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state but had said that the announcement will be made only after Election Commission proclaims the election schedule. The list features names of more than 36 Muslim candidates, 50 upper caste leaders and also sitting Samajwadi Party MLAs.

The BSP has begun its seat allocation from its traditional stronghold Agra.

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