At Mayawati’s birthplace, loyalty meets caste compulsions

Delhi | Thursday | 11th April, 2019

Summary:

Today, Badalpur, Mayawati’s birthplace, will witness a test of loyalty to the BSP and its candidate Satveer Nagar, who is pitted against incumbent BJP candidate Dr Mahesh Sharma. AdvertisingClose to Ghaziabad on National Highway 34, a large gate welcomes visitors to a cemented road leading to the interior of Badalpur village. While traditionally a BSP bastion, this year’s candidate, Satveer Nagar, has also garnered support since he is a Gurjar. AdvertisingThough a Gurjar-dominated village, Badalpur is also home to Dalits, Muslims and a few Buddhist families. Yes, we back Mayawati, but Satveer Nagar being from our community makes a difference..