Beyond Fish in Ayodhya Row: Why Nishad Vote Matters in UP 2027 Battle The recent controversy surrounding fish consumption at an event attended by Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has brought attention to a more significant issue – the Nishad vote, which has been shifting loyalties in the state's politics.
This community of riverine communities, known as 'jal kisans,' traditionally relies on fishing and related livelihoods for their economic lives.
The Nishads are a cluster of communities whose identities have been tied to rivers and water bodies for centuries.