Frontline Magazine Explores Uttar Pradesh’s Upper‑Caste Influence on India’s Majoritarian Democracy

Frontline Magazine’s new feature delves into the ways Uttar Pradesh’s upper‑caste elite have steered India’s majoritarian democratic process. The article argues that this group has historically leveraged land, wealth and social networks to secure political dominance. By examining key elections and policy decisions, it shows how caste‑based patronage has translated into legislative influence. The piece concludes that understanding this dynamic is essential for any discussion of India’s evolving democracy.