Why divide Uttar Pradesh into 4 states? The idea’s history, Mayawati’s plan and Rajbhar’s push in poll season explained
Rajbhar, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, advocated for dividing Uttar Pradesh into four states, emphasizing the Rajbhar community's electoral strength in Purvanchal. He stated that any future alliance would require a Rajbhar Chief Minister for the proposed Purvanchal state. This proposal, rooted in historical discussions, gains traction ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections.