The Rise  & Fall of Bahubalis In Yogi’s Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s political arena has long been associated with power struggles, gangster-politicians, and Bahubali dominance. In this exclusive conversation with Mrityunjay Sharma, an influential politician and author of Broken Promises, we explore the realities behind UP’s infamous image.

Mrityunjay Sharma takes us on a journey from the student fights at Gorakhpur University to the emergence of powerful Bahubali figures like Shri Prakash Shukla and Mukhtar Ansari. He explains how these leaders built their empires and maintained support through caste loyalty, even when their criminal records were far from clean.

The discussion also covers the rise of Yogi Adityanath and his encounter politics approach, revealing how the state has evolved politically and socially in recent years. Beyond politics, Mrityunjay shares insights on why UP faces high migration rates, the hesitation of businesses to invest in the state, and the possibilities of Yogi Adityanath becoming India’s next Prime Minister.

Additionally, he sheds light on complex electoral issues such as delimitation and its impact on parliamentary seat distribution, as well as the uncertain future of parties like the Samajwadi Party in the region.

This video is a must-watch for anyone wanting to understand the intricate layers of Uttar Pradesh’s political and social fabric.