. NEW DELHI: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not seen by BJP’s rivals as its most avid supporters but it is these disadvantaged communities which played a key role in its landslide victories in West Bengal and Assam, as it has reaped even a bigger harvest in reserved seats in the two states than its overall impressive strike rate.In Bengal, BJP bagged all 16 seats reserved for STs, primarily in north Bengal and Junglemahal, the two regions that gave the party its first foothold in the state and have now become its citadel.In 68 constituencies reserved for SCs, BJP won 51, exactly 75%, reducing TMC to 57 as Dalits, which include Matuas, rallied behind the party like never before.If BJP’s surge to 207 seats in the 294-member assembly (one seat will go to repoll) from 77 in 2021 marks a huge broadening of support, its dominant show in reserved seats stands out for the deep roots it has made among these communities.That Matuas despite their misgivings about SIR and TMC’s intense attempts to woo them, stayed solidly with BJP highlights their trust in the party, its functionaries said.In Assam, things went even better for the party. With BJP stitching a broad alliance to appeal to different ethnic groups in a state full of diverse identities, which have been at times a source of fracture, it succeeded in annihilating its main rival Congress.BJP won five and its allies three of nine seats reserved for SCs, with Congress getting one. In 19 seats allocated to STs, BJP won 13 and its two allies BPF and AGO the rest as Congress drew a blank.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: ReportTVK Emerges Largest, But Vijay Needs Critical Backing To Form Govt; Will He Succeed?Election Commission Blocks 68 Lakh Cyber Attacks; ECINET Handles Record Traffic on Counting Day‘Directly Promoting ISI Narrative’: BJP Slams Bhagwant Mann’s Remark On Punjab BlastsIndia–Vietnam Upgrade Ties | $25 Billion Trade Push, UPI Link & Big Strategic Signal to China‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsTeesta Issue Explained: Can Bengal Result Unlock Deal As China Factor Raises Stakes123Photostories10 adorable baby boy names starting with letter AKL Rahul’s Bangalore home is a crores-worth luxury retreat built on cricket success and strong family rootsContainer gardening UK: 7 best vegetables to grow in pots at home (and how to care for them)From Karan Johar to Dwayne Johnson: How Manish Malhotra quietly took over the Met Gala 2026’s fashion carpetMorning affirmation at 5 am: Start your day with clarity and calmHow to make Oats, Besan, and Chaach Chilla for a light summer breakfastAre you storing fruits all wrong? Why your fridge may be ruining their taste, nutrition, and shelf life10 subtle body language cues that reveal your true feelingsVisa hacks 2026: What smart Indian travellers are doing differently this yearComfort foods that are the quiet healers of your body (health benefits inside)123Hot PicksGSEB 10th Result 2026Delhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingNFL Trade RumorsIPL 2026 Orange CapCBSE Class 10 admit card 2026IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideGSEB Class 10th result 2026TVK Chief Vijay
NEW DELHI: Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are not seen by BJP’s rivals as its most avid supporters but it is these disadvantaged communities which played a key role in its landslide victories in West Bengal and Assam, as it has reaped even a bigger harvest in reserved seats in the two states than its overall impressive strike rate.In Bengal, BJP bagged all 16 seats reserved for STs, primarily in north Bengal and Junglemahal, the two regions that gave the party its first foothold in the state and have now become its citadel.In 68 constituencies reserved for SCs, BJP won 51, exactly 75%, reducing TMC to 57 as Dalits, which include Matuas, rallied behind the party like never before.If BJP’s surge to 207 seats in the 294-member assembly (one seat will go to repoll) from 77 in 2021 marks a huge broadening of support, its dominant show in reserved seats stands out for the deep roots it has made among these communities.That Matuas despite their misgivings about SIR and TMC’s intense attempts to woo them, stayed solidly with BJP highlights their trust in the party, its functionaries said.In Assam, things went even better for the party. With BJP stitching a broad alliance to appeal to different ethnic groups in a state full of diverse identities, which have been at times a source of fracture, it succeeded in annihilating its main rival Congress.BJP won five and its allies three of nine seats reserved for SCs, with Congress getting one. In 19 seats allocated to STs, BJP won 13 and its two allies BPF and AGO the rest as Congress drew a blank.
