By Manoj Bhadra
In the run to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the BJP, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and the Adityanath Yogi government are preparing a blueprint for a major Hindu convention to be held in Lucknow.
A senior BJP leader of the state organisation said here on Tuesday that preparations are underway to present Chief Minister Yogi as the leading face of Hindutva at this Hindu convention, to be held to mark the RSS centenary year.
The discussion of holding a big Hindu convention was held during a coordination meeting between the BJP and RSS last evening.
The BJP leader said, “The meeting also discussed the methodology related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Discussions focused on alerting MLAs who are showing little interest in the SIR, and activating government, organisation, and RSS officials. It was agreed that ministers in charge will also hold coordination meetings with RSS officials after departmental meetings in the districts.”
Sources say that the meeting also included preliminary discussions on potential changes in the government and the organisation in the coming days. Issues such as the election of the state BJP president and potential cabinet changes are being discussed, and a report in the context is being submitted to the top leadership.
According to sources within the BJP, the announcement of a new state president is expected before December 14, but cabinet expansion is likely to take place only after Makar Sankranti (January 14).
This story was originally published in thestatesman.com. Read the full story here.
