Thakor is the founder of the OSS (OBC, SC and ST) Ekta Manch, and has positioned himself as the voice of the downtrodden communities. The OBC vote bank he represents, influences results in over a hundred of the 182 Assembly seats up for grabs. It is a reflection of the weight of the OBC population in the state – around a staggering 40%.

But why does Thakor believe that the OBC vote will consolidate itself in this election? What issues can possibly prompt the OBCs to vote en masse against the BJP?