The introduction of affirmative action in government jobs for the upper caste in India is a political coup by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the opposition, said analysts.
They added that the move would help consolidate the upper caste vote in the general election later this year, even though it would likely have limited impact in uplifting poorer sections among them.
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