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Challenges in Polarising Hindu Voters in Punjab

Challenges in Polarising Hindu Voters in Punjab

In Punjab, India, Hindu voters are hard to divide based on religion.

They follow Hinduism but also respect Sikhism and other local traditions.

This makes it tough for political parties to get their votes by focusing only on religion.

In the past, different parties have tried to win over Hindu voters, but the voters have supported different parties at different times.

Experts say that trying to divide Hindu voters based on religion won't work because they have a mixed religious identity and follow various local sects.

Political parties are now focusing on other issues like development and law and order to attract voters.

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