Yogi’s Role Confirmed by Parliamentary Board for 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Contest
Patna, September 8 – The BJP’s parliamentary board has officially confirmed that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the party’s campaign for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly election. National spokesperson Ajay Alok explained that this decision follows the party’s established practice of allowing the board to formalise the chief ministerial candidate after each electoral cycle. The same procedure was observed after the 2022 elections, when the board publicly announced Yogi’s continued leadership.
Alok warned that opposition parties are turning a routine internal decision into a political controversy, urging them to respect the party’s internal democratic mechanisms.
He also launched a vigorous attack on the Congress, particularly targeting Rahul Gandhi’s recent visits to Raebareli and Amethi. While noting that development in those constituencies has accelerated under the state government and BJP leadership, Alok accused the Congress of exploiting flood‑affected regions for political mileage and raised questions about the use of MP funds for partisan purposes. He suggested that Rahul may need to return to Varanasi in 2029.
Addressing a controversy in Saharanpur where an ASI survey allegedly discovered a well beneath a mosque, Alok said that historical structures often contain older layers, but cautioned against a systematic search for religious artifacts under every place of worship. He referenced RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s call for restraint in such matters and urged the courts to decide based on established facts.
On the illegal construction of a mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate campus, Alok emphasized that any unauthorised building on government land must be removed, irrespective of religious affiliation.
Regarding a demand in Kolkata to ban non‑vegetarian food during Durga Puja, Alok asserted that dietary decisions are a matter for the state government and local populace, not religious leaders.
He called for transparent management of temple and monastery assets, citing alleged irregularities at the Kalighat temple, and supported West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari’s claim that the state’s economy will improve with a two‑year development plan.
When asked about Rahul Gandhi’s demand for accountability in the Delhi Satyamev Jayate building collapse, Alok said investigations are ongoing, officials have been dismissed, and the incident should not be politicised by linking it to the Prime Minister.
On the issue of recurring floods in Bihar, Alok praised the government’s sensitivity during crises, highlighting that the chief minister’s team is providing relief, compensation for damaged homes, and ensuring that no one goes hungry. He urged opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav to focus on on‑ground relief rather than political theatrics.
Alok concluded by urging the Congress to reflect on its own internal appointments of retired military personnel, suggesting that any objections should begin within the party itself.