Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: All speculation surrounding the appointment of the 18th State President of the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to an end on Saturday when Union Minister of State for Finance and seven-time MP from Maharajganj, Pankaj Chaudhary, formally filed his nomination for the post. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya proposed his name, making it clear that Pankaj Chaudhary enjoys the complete consensus and backing of the party’s central leadership. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and several senior BJP leaders were also present during the nomination process. High-Profile Presence at BJP State Headquarters As per the party’s pre-declared schedule, Saturday was fixed as the nomination day. The BJP state headquarters in Lucknow witness...

Lucknow: The BJP office in Uttar Pradesh was abuzz with activity on Saturday morning as party leaders gathered for the nomination process of the new Uttar Pradesh BJP president. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several senior leaders were present at the party headquarters in Lucknow. In a subtle hint to the media, UP Minister Swatantra Dev Singh indicated that Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary is poised to become the next UP BJP president. Speaking to journalists, Swatantra Dev Singh said: "The nomination process is scheduled today. The BJP will soon have a new state president. He is popular in his community and has worked hard within the party. He has been elected Member of Parliament seven times and will bring significant benefits to the party. In BJP, there is no casteism, no regi...

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to appoint a new president for its Uttar Pradesh unit on Sunday, with the formal announcement scheduled for 14 December. Party sources say the nomination process is currently underway in Lucknow and is expected to conclude by the afternoon. After scrutiny and possible withdrawal of nominations, it will be decided whether a formal election is required or if the president will be chosen unanimously. Among the leading contenders, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, who belongs to the Kurmi community, has emerged as the frontrunner. If appointed, Chaudhary will become the fourth BJP state president from the Kurmi caste, a move widely seen as a strategic response to the Opposition’s PDA (Backward, Dalit, Minority) political n...

Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh is set to announce its new state president today, following the complete election process. The formal declaration will be made by the Central Election Officer, Piyush Goyal, on Sunday. Nomination Process to Decide Leadership On Saturday, nominations for the state president post will be open from 2 PM to 3 PM at the party office. This session will clarify who will take charge as the next president. Traditionally, the BJP has chosen its state presidents unopposed, and the same is expected this time. The only exception occurred in 2000, when Ram Kalraj Mishra was widely supported as the consensus candidate, but Ram Prakash Tripathi also submitted his nomination. He later withdrew it, restoring the practice of electing preside...