The BJP is planning a major organizational shakeup in Uttar Pradesh after experiencing significant losses in the recent Lok Sabha elections. High-level meetings between BJP leaders and the party’s top brass in Delhi have fueled speculation about a major revamp.
The party is reportedly considering appointing an OBC leader as the new state president, aiming to appeal to the large OBC population in the state and recover from the election setback. This shift comes as the current state president, Bhupendra Chaudhary, a Jat leader, faces criticism for failing to quell dissent within the Jat community.
The BJP’s recent losses in Uttar Pradesh are attributed to infighting within the Yogi Adityanath government and the growing popularity of the Samajwadi Party. While the BJP dismisses these claims, recent comments by Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, suggesting the party organization is superior to the government, have further fueled speculation about internal tensions.
Chief Minister Adityanath has acknowledged that overconfidence played a role in the BJP’s poor performance and urged party workers to prepare for upcoming bypolls. The BJP remains focused on regaining its strong position in the state ahead of the 2027 state elections.
