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BJP Strategically Taps Dara Singh Chauhan for Key Legislative Council By-Election

  • Posted on January 16, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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BJP strategically nominates Dara Singh Chauhan, previously with SP, for a legislative council by-election in Uttar Pradesh. This move aims to solidify the party's social coalition, crucial before the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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In a strategic political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has chosen Dara Singh Chauhan as its candidate for an upcoming legislative council by-election in Uttar Pradesh. This move comes months after Chauhan faced defeat in a critical Assembly by-election for the Ghosi seat. Having previously been a BJP leader, Chauhan switched to the Samajwadi Party (SP) and successfully secured the Ghosi seat in 2022. However, in 2023, he made a political U-turn by rejoining the BJP.

Despite his setback in the subsequent Ghosi seat by-election, the BJP's decision to field Chauhan for the legislative council by-election underscores the party's strategic approach to state politics. The by-election nomination is widely seen as a calculated move to leverage Chauhan's political standing and secure a win in the legislative council, strengthening the party's position in Uttar Pradesh.

One of the noteworthy aspects of Chauhan's political profile is his belonging to an extremely backward caste. The BJP's selection of Chauhan for the legislative council seat appears to be a deliberate effort to maintain a diverse social coalition, especially in the politically crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, where the party is gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

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As the political landscape evolves, Chauhan's nomination adds an intriguing dimension to the intricate dynamics of Uttar Pradesh politics. The state, known for its electoral significance, often serves as a bellwether for national politics. The BJP's strategic move with Chauhan signals an awareness of the importance of social inclusivity and the delicate balance required to navigate the complex political fabric of Uttar Pradesh.

In essence, Dara Singh Chauhan's candidacy for the legislative council by-election emerges as a strategic maneuver by the BJP, reflecting the party's commitment to maintaining a diverse social coalition and reinforcing its position ahead of the impending Lok Sabha elections. The unfolding political narrative in Uttar Pradesh is now closely tied to Chauhan's bid for redemption in this crucial by-election.

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