BJP reviews MLC defeats ahead of 2027 UP polls (Img: IANS)
Lucknow: The BJP's defeat in the Varanasi and Lucknow MLC elections has triggered a fresh round of introspection within the party, raising questions over its organisational strength and election management ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.
According to top sources in the party, the setback in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, has particularly drawn the attention of the party's central leadership, with a review of local leadership and booth-level performance expected.
The BJP's claims, especially in this election, have been exposed. The defeat in the capital Lucknow and Varanasi seats has caused deep concern for the BJP's central leadership. Party sources say that the victory in the Gorakhpur constituency somehow saved the party's honour. BJP sources believe that these results will have profound implications in the future.
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Sources pointed out that the party leadership has taken Varanasi defeat seriously. It is reported that state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's frequent visits, along with the active participation of several party leaders, including the state president, eight MLAs, four ministers, and the mayor, were also active during the election. Despite this, the party candidate's victory could not be ensured.
According to party insiders, a review of the electoral performance in Varanasi is now expected. This will include examining the performance of the MLAs, booth-level organisational activity, voter contact, and election management. The most discussed topic is the 2027 assembly elections.
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Sources claim that the tickets of sitting MLAs may be changed in five of the eight assembly seats in Varanasi. However, there has been no official announcement or confirmation from the BJP leadership.
When Uttar Pradesh in-charge Vinod Tawde was asked about the defeat in the MLC seat in Varanasi, he simply stated that the BJP did not hold the seats it lost in Varanasi before.
The party's defeat in Varanasi, the Prime Minister's constituency, has raised significant questions about the organisation ahead of the Assembly elections. Following the announcement, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also hinted that there were some seats where the Samajwadi Party should not have won.
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Sources indicate that all eyes will now be on the party's leadership's organisational changes following this defeat and its new strategy for the 2027 Assembly elections in Varanasi.
