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BAP expands foothold in Rajasthan's tribal belt, challenges Congress and BJP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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BAP has markedly increased its presence in southern Rajasthan's tribal belt ahead of local body elections, fielding three times more candidates and positioning itself as a third front against Congress and BJP.
BAP has increased its presence in the tribal belt of southern Rajasthan ahead of the state's local body elections, fielding three times as many candidates as in previous contests.
The party aims to consolidate tribal votes, positioning itself as a third front against the long‑standing dominance of the Congress in the region and the BJP at the state level.
Analysts note that this surge could reshape electoral dynamics, forcing both national parties to reassess their strategies in the tribal districts.
The Congress, traditionally strong in the tribal belt, now faces a potential breach as BAP's campaign emphasizes tribal issues and local development.
The party aims to consolidate tribal votes, positioning itself as a third front against the long‑standing dominance of the Congress in the region and the BJP at the state level.
Analysts note that this surge could reshape electoral dynamics, forcing both national parties to reassess their strategies in the tribal districts.
The Congress, traditionally strong in the tribal belt, now faces a potential breach as BAP's campaign emphasizes tribal issues and local development.