In anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha Chunav, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates. This list unveils the names of BJP contenders for 51 seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Key Highlights

Diverse Representation

The BJP’s initial list comprises 195 candidates, reflecting a diverse spectrum of society. Among them are 28 women, 47 youth candidates, 27 from Scheduled Castes, 18 from Scheduled Tribes, and 57 from economically weaker sections.

Focus on Uttar Pradesh

In this roster, the party has declared candidates for 51 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh alone, underscoring the state’s pivotal role in the upcoming elections.

Notable Candidates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to contest for the third consecutive time from Varanasi. His presence underscores the BJP’s commitment to the constituency.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will enter the electoral fray from Lucknow, bringing his leadership and experience to the forefront.

Repeating Trust in Veteran Leaders

Several stalwarts find themselves back in the electoral race with renewed trust from the party. Notable among them are former Union Minister Mahesh Sharma, actress Hema Malini, Ravi Kishan, Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, Union Minister Smriti Irani, and Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti.

Smriti Irani’s Triumph

Smriti Irani, known for her historic victory against former Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in 2019, receives the party’s ticket from the same constituency once again.

Hema Malini’s Recurrence

Hema Malini, the iconic face of Bollywood, secures the Mathura ticket once more, demonstrating the party’s trust in her capabilities.

Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua’s Resurgence

Renowned Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, who emerged victorious in the Azamgarh by-polls, receives another opportunity to represent the constituency.

Ravi Kishan’s Continuation

Ravi Kishan, who joined BJP in 2017 and later secured victory from Gorakhpur in 2019, will once again contest from the same constituency.

Strategic Moves

The BJP’s decision to field these candidates strategically reinforces its electoral agenda. Ravi Kishan’s past triumph in Gorakhpur and Smriti Irani’s historic victory in Amethi highlight the party’s strategic positioning.