SAHARSA: Angered by a resurgence of Yadava belligerence over the last few months the “forward castes” of Darbhanga Saharsa and Purmea are displaying a rare determination to teach the Janata Dal a lesson in the coming election. The Brahmins Bhumihars Kayasthas and even a section of the Rajputs are today standing solidly behind either the Congress or the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On the other side a similar determination to return the Janata Dal can be seen among Yadavas and Harijans. As a Hanijan voter of Mahisisaid:”V.P. was removed just as he was trying to ensure justice for us “Similarly the sizable number of Muslim voters in Purnea and Darbhanga also appear to be all set to cast their lot with V.P Singh. _
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Article extracted from this publication >> May 17, 1991
