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Rajbhar Revives Debate Over Dividing Uttar Pradesh Into Four
Om Prakash Rajbhar said Uttar Pradesh might be divided into four smaller states.
He claimed Narendra Modi told him this could happen after a caste census.
Rajbhar also said a Rajbhar could become chief minister of Purvanchal.
Other politicians disagreed with his statement.
Sanjay Nishad called it misleading and said his party did not support splitting the state.
Akhilesh Yadav also opposed dividing Uttar Pradesh or the country.
The Bahujan Samaj Party said important action on the issue happened during Mayawati’s government.
The idea has been discussed for nearly two decades.
Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to hold elections in early 2027.
Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him Uttar Pradesh could be divided after a caste census.
Rajbhar said the state would be split into four parts and suggested a Rajbhar could become chief minister of Purvanchal.
Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad called the claim misleading and said the Nishad Party did not support division.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and an SP leader opposed the proposal, saying development should remain the priority.
The debate stems from Mayawati’s earlier proposal to create Avadh Pradesh, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand and Paschim Pradesh.
- Who
- Om Prakash Rajbhar, Narendra Modi, Sanjay Nishad, Akhilesh Yadav and other Uttar Pradesh political leaders.
- What
- Rajbhar reignited debate over dividing Uttar Pradesh into four parts after a caste census.
- Where
- At the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party rally in Deoria and during political statements in Lucknow.
- When
- Rajbhar made the claim at a rally on Sunday; reactions followed on Monday. Uttar Pradesh elections are scheduled for early 2027.
- Why
- Rajbhar linked state division to a caste census, while supporters and opponents cited regional development, representation and administrative priorities.
Support or Conditional Support for Division
Opposition to Division
Administrative and regional development
Support or Conditional Support for Division
Om Prakash Rajbhar revived the proposal to divide Uttar Pradesh into four regions, while the Bahujan Samaj Party said smaller states or districts could improve development.
Opposition to Division
Sanjay Nishad said Uttar Pradesh is progressing and that special development funds have already been allocated to regions such as Bundelkhand and Purvanchal.
Caste census and representation
Support or Conditional Support for Division
Rajbhar claimed Narendra Modi told him a caste census could clear the way for division and said a Rajbhar could become chief minister of Purvanchal.
Opposition to Division
Akhilesh Yadav and a Samajwadi Party leader opposed such promises, arguing that efforts should focus on strengthening the state and advancing development.
Political credibility
Support or Conditional Support for Division
The Bahujan Samaj Party pointed to Mayawati’s earlier Assembly-approved proposal and said substantial progress would come when she returned to power in Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre.
Opposition to Division
Sanjay Nishad called Rajbhar’s claim misleading, while Akhilesh Yadav warned against attempts to divide the country and the state.
Key facts
- Claimed division
- Rajbhar said Uttar Pradesh would be divided into four parts after a caste census.
- Proposed regions
- Avadh Pradesh, Purvanchal, Bundelkhand and Paschim Pradesh.
- Political alliance
- Rajbhar’s Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party is allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Uttar Pradesh.
- Opposition
- Sanjay Nishad, Akhilesh Yadav and a Samajwadi Party leader rejected or questioned the proposal.
- Earlier approval
- The Uttar Pradesh Assembly approved a division proposal during Mayawati’s tenure as chief minister.
- Election timeline
- Uttar Pradesh elections are scheduled for early 2027.
- State population
- Uttar Pradesh has a population of around 25 crore, according to the report.
Quotes
Om Prakash Rajbhar
SBSP chief and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister
“Those who are talking about dividing the country are also talking about dividing the state. Tomorrow, they may want to divide the country. The country is very big. We all have to work together to make our country stronger”
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“The state will be divided into four parts. And on the day the Purvanchal state is formed, if the chief minister is to be from any caste, then a Rajbhar’s son will become the chief minister.”
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