In an interview, Chandra Bhan Prasad, writer and Dalit thinker, talks about the violence and its political ramifications. “The biggest concern for the BJP is that it wanted to contest Uttar Pradesh election on the basis of development and work done by the National Democratic Alliance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP’s loss of face could be a gain for MayawatiWill this be the point when Mayawati consolidates the Dalit vote behind her? On Wednesday, the BJP was left facing the fallout after a senior party leader from Uttar Pradesh made misogynistic references to BSP chief Mayawati, who is a champion of the Dalits. Mint brings to you your daily dose of political news reported by newsrooms across the country.

Source: Mint July 22, 2016 04:52 UTC