The electoral gains of RLD, epitomised by Madan Bhaiyya's triumph in the Khatauli bypolls in Dec 2022, rang alarm bells in the BJP hierarchy, necessitating a reassessment of its Jat outreach strategy.

Jat leader Yashpal Malik addressing a gathering at Jassia village, in Rohtak. (HT Photo) Malik was addressing a large gathering of protesters at Jassia village where he made the statement.