The Indian National Congress is strategically focusing on Dalit votes in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 assembly elections by reviving the legacy of Jagjivan Ram, a prominent Dalit leader and former deputy Prime Minister. The party plans to hold a seminar on April 4, 2024, coinciding with 'Samata Diwas' (Equality Day), which celebrates Ram's birth anniversary. Meira Kumar, Jagjivan Ram’s daughter and former Lok Sabha Speaker, will be the chief guest at the event, which aims to honor current and former Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly from the Scheduled Castes. Congress leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai, emphasize that the principles of social justice championed by Ram are now being carried forward by Rahul Gandhi. This initiative reflects the party's broader strategy to revive its historical social coalition and regain influence among marginalized communities. While Jagjivan Ram is viewed as a symbol of Congress's past strength, the party aims to leverage this legacy to enhance its current political narrative and outreach efforts.