BJP widens OBC footprint, but upper castes still lead CM and Deputy CM ranks in Hindi heartland

What Happened

The BJP elevated OBC leader Samrat Choudhary as Bihar's Chief Minister, aiming to consolidate non-Yadav OBC voters. However, across ten Hindi heartland states, upper castes still dominate CM positions with five posts compared to three for OBCs and two for Adivasis. Upper castes also lead deputy CM ranks with six positions. This reflects the BJP's balancing act between OBC outreach and upper-caste political dominance.

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