BJP Gains Momentum As Influential OBC Leader Dara Singh Chauhan Joins Ranks
- Posted on July 17, 2023
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- By Ishna
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In a surprising twist that shakes up the political landscape, prominent OBC leader Dara Singh Chauhan has delivered a blow to the Opposition Samajwadi Party. The MLA from the Ghosi constituency in eastern Uttar Pradesh has made the bold decision to resign from the state Assembly, signaling his intent to join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and potentially contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election. This move has been met with accusations of a "breach of trust" from the SP.
Chauhan, a member of the Lonia-Chauhan community, holds considerable influence in the Azamgarh and Varanasi divisions of eastern UP. The BJP is hopeful that his inclusion will attract non-Yadav OBC voters to their party, a strategic move ahead of th
Having previously served as the Minister for Forests, Environment, and Animal Husbandry in the Adityanath government, Chauhan's defection to the SP had been fueled by the expectation of their return to power in the 2022 state elections. However, circumstances have since changed, prompting his return to the BJP, a decision that aligns with his role as a "soldier of social justice," as described by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
Expressing his commitment to his new political home, Chauhan confidently stated, "Today, I have returned to the BJP as a soldier. Every party worker will work as a soldier to help BJP win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections." With these words, Chauhan has declared his dedication to contributing to the BJP's success in the upcoming political battle.
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