BJP Announces Candidates for Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh By-Polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming assembly by-polls in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. In Rajasthan, Karilal Nanoma will contest from the Chorasi (ST) seat. In Uttar Pradesh, the candidates include Ramvir Singh Thakur from Kundarki, Sanjeev Sharma from Ghaziabad, Surendra Diler from Khair (SC), Anujesh Yadav from Karhal, Deepak Patel from Phulpur, Dharmraj Nishad from Katehari, and Suchismita Maurya from Majhawan, who is the only female candidate.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak expressed confidence in winning all nine seats, citing the impact of Prime Minister Modi’s welfare schemes. Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, announced that the INDIA bloc candidates will contest the by-polls under the Samajwadi Party’s ‘cycle’ symbol, emphasizing the importance of unity and victory.
The by-polls will be held on November 13, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 23. These elections are part of a larger set of by-polls across 48 constituencies in 15 states, including Assam, Bihar, and Gujarat, among others.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is known for its nationalist policies and is currently the ruling party in India.
By-Polls -: By-polls, or by-elections, are elections held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections. This can happen if a member of the assembly resigns or passes away.
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh -: Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are two states in India. Rajasthan is known for its deserts and palaces, while Uttar Pradesh is famous for the Taj Mahal and its large population.
Chorasi (ST) seat -: The Chorasi (ST) seat is a reserved seat in the Rajasthan assembly for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Scheduled Tribes are indigenous communities recognized by the Indian government for special support.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister, who is the second-highest-ranking official in a state government in India, assisting the Chief Minister.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a coalition of opposition parties in India. In this context, it is led by Akhilesh Yadav, who is a prominent political leader and head of the Samajwadi Party.
Samajwadi Party -: The Samajwadi Party is a political party in India, mainly active in Uttar Pradesh. It focuses on socialist principles and is led by Akhilesh Yadav.