Amit Malviya@amitmalviya
What we have witnessed in these elections is not just an electoral trend, it is a social verdict. Across states, SC and ST communities have spoken with clarity and conviction, rejecting those who sought to patronise them while disrespecting one of their own, President Droupadi Murmu.
West Bengal’s 2026 Assembly results mark a decisive political realignment in reserved constituencies. Out of 68 SC seats, the BJP won 51 (75%), leaving just 17 for the TMC, signalling a clear consolidation of Dalit support.
In ST seats, the shift is even sharper: the BJP swept all 16, reflecting a uniform mandate across tribal regions like North Bengal and Junglemahal.
Overall, the BJP secured 67 of 84 SC/ST seats, reducing the TMC to 17 and wiping out other parties. Reserved constituencies, once fragmented and contested, have now become a pillar of the BJP’s dominance.
This outcome shows deep social penetration among historically marginalised groups. The consolidation of the Matua community, particularly in border districts, further powered this surge.
In Assam, the BJP and its allies have achieved near-total consolidation in reserved constituencies.
Of the 9 SC seats, the BJP won 5, while the NDA secured 8, leaving just one for the Congress.
Among the 19 ST seats, the BJP won 13, and with allies like the AGP and BPF, the NDA swept all 19.
Delimitation played a structural role, increasing ST seats from 16 to 19 and SC seats from 8 to 9, amplifying indigenous and tribal representation. Strong coordination with allies and sustained outreach in Upper Assam and hill regions ensured this comprehensive victory.
The momentum extended to the south as well. NDA ally AIADMK won 9 out of 46 SC reserved seats and 1 of 2 ST seats in Tamil Nadu.
In Puducherry, NDA ally AINRC secured 2 out of 5 SC reserved constituencies.
This is more than numbers, it is a message. Communities that have long been spoken for are now speaking for themselves. The insult to President Droupadi Murmu has not been forgotten, and the ballot has become the instrument of response.
The BJP’s rise in SC/ST reserved constituencies reflects not just political expansion, but a deeper alignment with aspirations, dignity, and representation.