Uttar Pradesh to be split into four parts after caste census, says BJP ally
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar announced that the state will be divided into four regions—East, West, Bundelkhand, and Awadh—following the upcoming caste census. He said the division is imminent and that the Rajbhar community will have a strong claim to the chief minister’s post when it occurs. The move is expected to reshape the state’s political landscape and could influence future elections.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 20% center, 60% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- BJP alliance partner says Uttar Pradesh’s division ‘imminent’, leaves saffron party fuming — Deccan Herald (center)
- UP will be split into 4 parts after caste census: NDA ally OP Rajbhar's big remark — India Today (right-leaning)
- OP Rajbhar wants UP split into 4; Ajay Rai slams his 'intellectual bankruptcy' — India Today (right-leaning)
- UP to be split into 4 states, claims minister. What happened when Mayawati tried — India Today (right-leaning)
- SBSP chief Rajbhar’s claim on U.P. division ignites fresh debate as opposition hit out at NDA — The Hindu (left-leaning)