Why BJP Lost Lok Sabha Elections : UP 2024
Amid reports of internal discord, the BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit has presented a detailed report to the party's top leadership outlining the reasons for its recent Lok Sabha election defeat. The report cites paper leaks, the hiring of contractual workers for government jobs, and the alleged high-handedness of the state administration as key factors contributing to dissatisfaction among party workers.
The Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance won 43 out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats, reducing the NDA's count to 36 from 64 in 2019. In response, the state BJP compiled a 15-page analysis based on feedback from nearly 40,000 individuals, focusing on key constituencies like Ayodhya and Amethi.
The report highlights an 8% decline in the BJP's vote share across Uttar Pradesh and urges the central leadership to take decisive action to prevent future elections from becoming contests between advantaged and disadvantaged groups.
UP BJP President Bhupendra Chaudhary and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya recently met with senior party leaders to discuss the strategy revision. Internal strife speculation grew after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the electoral setbacks to "over-confidence," a claim rebutted by Maurya.
The report identifies six primary reasons for the BJP's poor performance, including perceived administrative high-handedness, discontent among party workers, frequent paper leaks, and the employment of contractual workers in government positions, which allegedly supported opposition narratives about the party's stance on reservations. BJP President JP Nadda consulted with key leaders in Lucknow to address these issues systematically. The report also notes shifts in electoral support, with diminished backing from the Kurmi and Maurya communities and a reduction in Dalit votes. It acknowledges the BSP's decreased vote share and the Congress's improved performance in certain regions as additional factors.
The state unit has urged prompt resolution of internal differences and immediate grassroots work to prevent further divides. The central leadership has directed state leaders to focus on the upcoming by-elections for 10 assembly seats, advising against leadership changes and emphasizing unity.
Recent actions by Union Minister Anupriya Patel, a BJP ally, highlight ongoing concerns about OBC quotas in state government jobs. Supporters of Yogi Adityanath maintain that his strict governance and focus on law and order helped maintain the party's grip on the state. The central leadership recognizes Adityanath's popularity and integrity.
The Samajwadi Party-Congress alliance won 43 out of Uttar Pradesh's 80 Lok Sabha seats, reducing the NDA's count to 36 from 64 in 2019. In response, the state BJP compiled a 15-page analysis based on feedback from nearly 40,000 individuals, focusing on key constituencies like Ayodhya and Amethi.
The report highlights an 8% decline in the BJP's vote share across Uttar Pradesh and urges the central leadership to take decisive action to prevent future elections from becoming contests between advantaged and disadvantaged groups.
UP BJP President Bhupendra Chaudhary and Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya recently met with senior party leaders to discuss the strategy revision. Internal strife speculation grew after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the electoral setbacks to "over-confidence," a claim rebutted by Maurya.
The report identifies six primary reasons for the BJP's poor performance, including perceived administrative high-handedness, discontent among party workers, frequent paper leaks, and the employment of contractual workers in government positions, which allegedly supported opposition narratives about the party's stance on reservations. BJP President JP Nadda consulted with key leaders in Lucknow to address these issues systematically. The report also notes shifts in electoral support, with diminished backing from the Kurmi and Maurya communities and a reduction in Dalit votes. It acknowledges the BSP's decreased vote share and the Congress's improved performance in certain regions as additional factors.
The state unit has urged prompt resolution of internal differences and immediate grassroots work to prevent further divides. The central leadership has directed state leaders to focus on the upcoming by-elections for 10 assembly seats, advising against leadership changes and emphasizing unity.
Recent actions by Union Minister Anupriya Patel, a BJP ally, highlight ongoing concerns about OBC quotas in state government jobs. Supporters of Yogi Adityanath maintain that his strict governance and focus on law and order helped maintain the party's grip on the state. The central leadership recognizes Adityanath's popularity and integrity.