India, Aug. 12 -- LUCKNOW The Bharatiya Janata Party's recent losses in the Bankipur (Bihar) and Datia (Madhya Pradesh) bypolls have revitalised the Opposition, raising the stakes for Uttar Pradesh's 2027 assembly elections.

The opposition is upbeat after the victory of Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor in the Bankipur seat that was vacated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin after his election to the Rajya Sabha. The Congress' victory in Datia has also boosted the opposition's morale.

Located in the Hindi heartland, both MP and Bihar are adjacent to Uttar Pradesh. The caste factor dominates the politics of the three states. The caste card has been played by parties to win the support of various communities in the assembl...