Uttar Pradesh as four states? How are states split, and what’s behind the demand in UP

Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed the state could soon be divided into four parts, citing a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This assertion has reignited discussions about the division of India's most populous state, although BJP sources dismissed it as pre-election posturing. The outcome of the ongoing caste census may influence future developments on this issue.

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