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The upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024 is crucial for several political parties, particularly in the battleground state of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh, which sends the highest number of members to the Lok Sabha, could witness a significant shift in political dynamics.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a dominant force in Uttar Pradesh since 2014, winning every election held in the state. The party has built a strong vote bank of approximately 50%, largely due to factors such as the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJP's strategy has been to repeat most of its sitting MPs in Uttar Pradesh, while its opponents, such as the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, have adopted different approaches. The Samajwadi Party has kept Yadav tickets within the family and fielded candidates from Other Backward Classes, while the Bahujan Samaj Party has focused on fielding minority candidates.
The absence of Mayawati's Bahujan Samaj Party from the Grand Alliance in Uttar Pradesh has been seen as a tactical error, as it could benefit the BJP. In previous elections, alliances between the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have posed a challenge to the BJP's dominance.
The road to Delhi, as the electoral wisdom goes, lies through Uttar Pradesh. The BJP has been successful in securing a strong position in the state, which could prove advantageous in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. However, the political landscape remains fluid, and the outcome of the election will depend on various factors, including the performance of the BJP and the strategies adopted by its opponents.
Source: Lok Sabha Election 2024: Will BJP Be Able To Sustain Its Surge In Uttar Pradesh: NDTV Battleground