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Uttar Pradesh to be Divided into Four Parts Following Caste Census, Says OP Rajbhar
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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Uttar Pradesh will be split into four administrative units after the state’s caste census, state legislator OP Rajbhar announced, signalling a major reorganization of the country’s largest state.
State legislator OP Rajbhar, a key ally of the National Democratic Alliance, announced that Uttar Pradesh will be divided into four parts following the completion of the state’s caste census.
The announcement comes as the government prepares to conduct a detailed caste census, which is expected to provide data that could justify a re‑organisation of the state’s administrative boundaries.
While the proposal has not yet been formalised, proponents argue that a four‑part division would improve governance, enable more focused development and ensure better representation for diverse communities.
No immediate response has been issued by the chief minister or other senior leaders, and the plan remains at the discussion stage.
The announcement comes as the government prepares to conduct a detailed caste census, which is expected to provide data that could justify a re‑organisation of the state’s administrative boundaries.
While the proposal has not yet been formalised, proponents argue that a four‑part division would improve governance, enable more focused development and ensure better representation for diverse communities.
No immediate response has been issued by the chief minister or other senior leaders, and the plan remains at the discussion stage.