Dalit Vote

The Dalit vote in Bihar and UP: Why BJP has suddenly become fond of BR Ambedkar

One of the obvious reasons is its attempt to transform into a party of Dalits instead of what Mayawati and Kanshiram derisively called a patron of Tilak (Brahmins), Tarazu (Bania) and Talwar (Kshatriyas). The BJP knows that elections in Bihar and UP are around the corner and the nearly 22 percent Dalit vote here could be the decisive factor.

Will the BSP reap rewards from Maya's decision to not contest by-polls?

The bypolls have given the BSP an opportunity to rally it forces. But to exploit this opportunity Mayawati has to reinvent a self, which mirrors the forgotten passion of the past and promises hope in the future.

Four numbers that explain BJP's stunning UP comeback

Four statistics you should know if you want to understand just how the Bharatiya Janata Party managed to pull off the near-impossible result of 73 out of 80 seats.

Guess whom AAP really damaged: Not Cong, but Mayawati

Arvind Kejriwal's party damaged the Congress, but reserved its worst mauling for Mayawati's BSP.