Pankaj Chaudhary Poised to Lead Uttar Pradesh BJP Unopposed

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary is set to become the Uttar Pradesh BJP chief unopposed, having filed the sole nomination. His selection reflects strategic regional and caste considerations ahead of upcoming state elections. Celebrations are already underway as supporters anticipate the formal announcement.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow/Gorakhpur | Updated: 13-12-2025 23:03 IST | Created: 13-12-2025 23:03 IST
Pankaj Chaudhary Poised to Lead Uttar Pradesh BJP Unopposed
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Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary is on the cusp of becoming the unopposed chief of the Uttar Pradesh BJP, having submitted the sole nomination for the position. Party insiders revealed this development, confirming Chaudhary's smooth path to leadership ahead of imminent elections.

Chaudhary handed his nomination papers to former Union minister Mahendra Nath Pandey and central election observer Vinod Tawde, amidst notable party leaders like Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak.

With a stronghold in the OBC Kurmi community, Chaudhary is seen as strategically important for BJP's future electoral success. His nomination comes at a pivotal time considering the forthcoming panchayat and assembly elections. Celebrations at his Gorakhpur home reflect both gratitude and confidence in his future leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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