This election saw the lowest number of Yadav MLAs since the Mandal era. Only 28 Yadavs entered the Assembly, compared to 55 earlier. Muslim representation also dropped sharply, with only 11 MLAs winning. Many Muslims supported AIMIM, which won five seats, more than RJD and Congress.

Other communities voted in a more united way. Strong counter-polarisation reduced the impact of the MY (Muslim-Yadav) formula. This trend was similar to Haryana, where the Jat vote bank could not stop BJP’s rise.

Most winning MLAs belong to extremely backward classes, while Rajputs gained among upper castes. Parties that relied on Muslims and Yadavs now face serious challenges.

Muslim voters demand a stronger voice, and this pushed them toward AIMIM. Yadav leaders also face growing pressure due to the image of caste and family-based politics. This rift in votes will trouble RJD, and it may also alert Akhilesh Yadav in Uttar Pradesh.

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