BJP national president confident of third consecutive term in Uttar Pradesh

…visit to western U.P., his first after becoming the national president. “Today I had the opportunity to meet the workers and interact with our senior leaders in Saharanpur and the whole of western Uttar Pradesh. The enthusiasm of the workers and their energy clearly indicate that in 2027, the BJP will again form a government with a thumping majority ,” he said. Draws road map Earlier in the day, he held meetings in Saharanpur with several MPs, MLAs and key office-bearers of the party and outlined the road map ahead. During the interactions, the party chief…

…and Imran Masood (Saharanpur) of the Congress — made contradictory claims over their parties’ roles and capabilities in taking on the ruling party ahead of formal discussions on a pre-poll alliance. Mr. Masood said, “ Only [Congress leader and Rae Bareli MP] Rahul Gandhi is the Opposition’s voice across the country, which unnerves the BJP. No one should be under any illusion — nothing is possible without Rahulji. ” The Saharanpur MP has been pushing for the two parties to reach an early seat-sharing arrangement while claiming an “equal partner” status for the Congress. On the other hand, Ms. Hasan said only the SP chief Akhilesh…

…an “equal partner” status for the Congress. On the other hand, Ms. Hasan said only the SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is capable of defeating the BJP. She added that without her party, the Congress has little hope in U.P. “ Only Akhilesh Yadav is capable of defeating the BJP. On its own, the Congress won’t be able to achieve much ,” she said. Published - September 23, 2026 01:27 am IST…