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The inclusion of the community of boatmen in the Scheduled Caste category had been hanging fire since 2005, when the then CM, Mulayam Singh Yadav, had sent the proposal to the Centre. (Photo: PTI)

New party puts focus on caste seeking SC tag

Dhananjay Singh, former BSP MP, is contesting Malhani Assembly seat in Jaunpur as a NISHAD candidate.

01 Mar 2017 7:07 AM


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