Yogi Adityanath Sends List Of 209 Candidates To Delhi Ahead Of UP Assembly Elections

Lucknow: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2027. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the party has started work on the process of selecting candidates. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi has sent the list of 209 potential candidates to the central leadership of the party in Delhi. According to media reports, internal surveys, ground feedback and local political equations have been assessed to prepare this list.

There are a total of 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh. To gain majority any party needs 202 seats. In such a situation, with the release of the list of 209 candidates, BJP's strategy regarding election preparations is in discussion. However, the final decision on these names will be taken by the central leadership of the party.

How was the list of 209 candidates prepared?

According to the report, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided the names of possible candidates on the basis of feedback received from different assembly constituencies. For this, their own feedback system, reports of various agencies and information received from local leaders during their visit to the state were made the basis.

While preparing the list, the functioning of the sitting MLAs and possible resentment against them was also assessed. Apart from this, popularity of new faces, connect with the public, opinion of local workers and caste equations have also been kept in mind. The names of possible candidates of Samajwadi Party in the respective seats have also been considered.

What lesson did BJP learn from 2024 Lok Sabha elections?

The experience of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 2026 MLC elections is being considered important for BJP to start the process of selection of candidates early this time. After the party's performance in the Lok Sabha elections, questions were raised regarding the selection of candidates and coordination between the state and central leadership.

During that time, such discussions also came to light that there was no consensus between the leaders of Lucknow and Delhi on the names of some candidates. It is believed that this time the party wants to avoid such a situation by discussing the names in advance.

Will tickets of more than 100 sitting MLAs be cut?

This time BJP can make major changes in its candidate list. According to the report, the state organisation and the team of UP in-charge Vinod Tawde are conducting surveys in different zones. The party wants to give priority to such candidates who have a good hold at the local level and against whom there is no public resentment.

The report has claimed that this time the tickets of more than 100 sitting MLAs may be cut. Last time, BJP did not give tickets to about 70 sitting MLAs. In such a situation, the party can bet big on new faces in the 2027 elections. However, no official announcement has been made yet regarding the number of tickets cut.

Who will put the final seal on the names of the candidates?

The Central Election Committee takes the final decision on the names of the candidates for the assembly elections in BJP. The top leadership of the party in Delhi will also consider the list sent by Chief Minister Yogi.

The central leadership can take feedback from its level on these names and will assess the chances of victory of the candidates. Only after this the final list will be released. At present, the news of sending the names of 209 potential candidates has increased the stir in the electoral politics of Uttar Pradesh.