In 2009, following her father Sone Lal Patel's death, Anupriya Patel faced a significant challenge. She was pushed into the political arena to lead the party her father founded. Despite the subsequent party split, Anupriya Patel defied expectations. Now, a three-time MP, she leads Apna Dal (Soneylal) and holds the MoS Health & Family Welfare portfolio for the second time in the Modi government. Anupriya Patel is regarded as a vital player in Uttar Pradesh politics and is one of the key allies of the BJP.In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Anupriya Patel discusses the need for a caste census to uplift marginalized communities and the importance of moving beyond caste lines for India's advancement. She also addresses NDA's poor performance in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, alleging that the opposition capitalized on false narratives like the abrogation of reservation and changing of the constitution.
