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Explained: Rise of small parties and their electoral significance in UP polls -Arvind Kumar

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Small and marginal parties play a crucial role in political arena of Uttar Pradesh. Here is a look at their rise and impact on UP elections.

The BJP had won the 2017 Assembly Election of Uttar Pradesh with the help of alliance of small and marginal parties such as Apna Dal and Suheldev Rajbhar Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP). These alliances had enabled the party to mobilise voters from the most backward castes (MBCs).

However, the ongoing Assembly election has been witnessing turning of the wheel since the SBSP and a fraction of Apna Dal have jumped ship. Additionally, several other smaller and marginal parties have entered into an alliance with the Samajwadi Party, forcing the BJP to look for new alliance partners.

The caste equation at play in the UP Assembly election makes small and marginal parties very significant for the big players. Here is a look at the consequences of the rise of these parties in the UP elections.

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