On the move: Along Uttar Pradesh's rivers, a new political identity finds voice - Hindustan Times

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On the move: Along Uttar Pradesh's rivers, a new political identity finds voice Hindustan Times The majority of people making this water commute are Nishads: boatmen as per the Hindu caste system. Despite a strong presence in 120 of the 403 assembly constituencies in UP, Nishads remain economically backward. However, they are tired of this ... and more »

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