Rajputs, who traditionally vote for BJP, voiced support for rivals in GB Nagar, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur & Ghaziabad in what is likely a fallout of long-simmering anger.
Panel will 'examine historical facts' about 9th century emperor who is claimed by both Rajputs & Gujjars. Statue unveiled in July had inscription referring to the king as a ‘Gurjar’.
BJP in damage control mode, state unit chief O.P. Dhankar says great men can't be identified by caste. CM Khattar to meet leaders of both communities soon to resolve issue.
In UP, Gurjars and Rajputs are staking claim over historical king Mihir Bhoj. It’s not only about Kshatriya status, but also reworking of mythical figures.
Amit Shah urged BSF to move beyond border prevention and identify, track and deport illegal infiltrators as part of a wider national strategy against demographic change.
Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. We will go over the evidence to anticipate what to expect next.
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