Uttar Pradesh BJP
Pankaj Chaudhary Appointed as New Uttar Pradesh BJP President: A Strategic Leadership Change Ahead of 2027 Elections
Dec 14, 2025 07:51 pm CST
Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has been officially appointed as the new president of BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit. The seven-time Lok Sabha MP from Maharajganj, who belongs to the Kurmi (OBC) community, was the sole candidate for the position and is considered a close confidant of Prime Minister Modi and other senior BJP leaders. His appointment comes as the party prepares for the crucial 2027 UP assembly elections, with party leaders expressing confidence in his leadership capabilities.
Pankaj Chaudhary: 7-Time MP from Kurmi Community Set to Lead BJP in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 13, 2025 12:52 pm CST
The BJP is poised to appoint Pankaj Chaudhary, a seven-time MP and prominent Kurmi leader, as its new Uttar Pradesh unit chief. As an influential OBC figure, Chaudhary's appointment appears strategically timed ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with the party aiming to consolidate non-Yadav votes in India's most politically significant state.