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UP BJP President Election: Pankaj Chaudhary Faces Challenges in Kurmi Vote Consolidation

Political analysts highlight challenges for Pankaj Chaudhary, likely to become the new UP BJP president. Despite being a seven-time MP from Maharajganj and Union Minister, Chaudhary faces the task of uniting the Kurmi vote bank, fractured after BJP losses in 2024. Senior leaders, including Rajnath Singh, have influenced the selection process to balance power between party factions and regional representation. Experts note that Chaudhary has limited organizational experience outside his constituency, raising questions about his ability to project influence across Uttar Pradesh’s Kurmi belts. The leadership decision is also strategic, addressing rival parties gains and signaling BJP’s focus on regaining lost voter support while preparing for the 2026 Panchayat and 2027 Assembly elections.

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