OBC leader
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.
Former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal Dies at 81: A Legacy of Service in Indian Politics
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
Senior Congress leader and former Union Coal Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal passed away at 81 in Kanpur after a prolonged illness. A three-time MP and prominent OBC face of Congress in Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal served in Dr. Manmohan Singh's cabinet and remained dedicated to his hometown's development throughout his four-decade political career.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah Holds Position as DK Shivakumar Awaits His Turn
Nov 28, 2025 02:18 pm CST
The ongoing leadership dispute between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has reached a critical point, threatening Congress party stability. While Siddaramaiah maintains strong support from OBC communities and over 100 MLAs, Shivakumar continues pressing his claim based on alleged power-sharing agreements. With BJP planning a no-confidence motion and Congress leadership urging resolution before December's Assembly session, the ruling party must quickly settle this conflict to prevent potential government collapse in one of its few remaining strongholds.
BJP's Samrat Choudhary Maintains 12,000 Vote Lead in Bihar's Tarapur Constituency Elections
Nov 14, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary of BJP is leading by over 12,000 votes in Tarapur constituency during the ongoing Bihar Elections 2025. The seasoned OBC leader and former state BJP president is outpacing RJD's Arun Kumar and Jan Suraaj's Santosh Singh in this critical NDA-allocated seat, showcasing his continued political influence since defecting from RJD in 2014.