Lok Sabha Polls: Decoding BJP's 'Safe Game' In Uttar Pradesh

Akash Sinha
Mar 03, 2024

BJP's First List

The BJP has released its first list of 195 candidates for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

51 Candidates From UP

BJP's first list has a total of 51 candidates from Uttar Pradesh.

Mahesh Sharma From GB Nagar

Of these 51 candidates, 44 are repeat candidates. This include Gautam Buddha Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma as well.

New Candidate On Lost Seats

The party has fielded new candidates on four seats that it lost in 2019.

Modi From Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest from the Varanasi for the third time.

Rajnath Singh Retains Lucknow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow and Ajay Mishra Teni from Kheri are among the contenders.

Ritesh Pandey Rewarded

The party has also given a ticket to BSP leader Ritesh Pandey who joined the saffron party recently.

Praveen Nishad From Sant Kabir Nagar

BJP has fielded party leader Praveen Kumar Nishad (son of Sanjay Nishad) from the Sant Kabir Nagar.

Hema From Mathura, Smriti From Amethi

Heman Malini has again got ticket from the Mathura seat while Smriti Irani has been fielded again from the Amethi seat.

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