Opinion: Purvanchalis, Punjabi Khatris, Jats & Gujjars — The Communities At The Heart Of BJP’s Delhi Push

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addresses a public meeting for the Delhi assembly elections, in New Delhi on January 28. Among other factors, the BJP is banking on the UP CM's rallies to consolidate support among the Purvanchalis.

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With less than a week left for polling in Delhi, an intense triangular contest is brewing. The BJP is sniffing a comeback chance after nearly three decades, and the Congress is looking at recovering some of its lost ground. For the AAP, the election serves as a referendum on its famed ‘Delhi model of governance’. All the parties are focusing on Purvanchali and Punjabi Khatri voters, who can influence the outcome on almost half the seats.  ALSO READ | SBI Research Report On