Caste issues significantly impact voting decisions in Maharashtra`s Beed Lok Sabha constituency as locals prepare for the May 13 election. With 41 candidates running, including BJP`s Pankaja Munde and NCP (SP) candidate Bajrang Sonawane, caste affiliations play an important part in determining voter preferences.

Neknoor village people freely admit the influence of caste on political choices. Maratha and Muslim communities have aligned their votes behind their respective candidates, while non-Marathas support the BJP. This pattern reflects the profound caste differences that exist in the region.