Nine key assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh are gearing up for by-elections on November 13. In light of this, a pivotal meeting transpired between RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and the state's CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday night in Mathura, lasting approximately 45 minutes. This strategic dialogue holds potential implications for the forthcoming political landscape, especially considering the timing right before the by-elections. Delve into the insights of this assembly and discover why it is deemed crucial for the BJP's political strategy...
Why Yogi-RSS Chief Meeting Matters
This dialogue is viewed as pivotal due to the outcomes of the Lok Sabha elections, where the INDIA alliance clinched 43 of Uttar Pradesh’s 80 seats, marking a setback for the BJP. Post-election, it was suggested that RSS did not align with BJP, influencing their performance with an incomplete majority. Following the Lok Sabha setback, allegations of widening gaps between RSS and BJP emerged.
Nonetheless, during the Haryana assembly elections, RSS lent its support to BJP, which resulted positively in favor of the party. Thus, just before the by-elections on 9 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, this meeting between RSS chief and Yogi Adityanath is politically significant. This encounter potentially signals continued alignment between RSS and Yogi.
In-depth: Mohan Bhagwat and CM Yogi's Crucial Meeting in Mathura, Lengthy Dialogues with RSS Leaders for Two and a Half Hours
Core Issues Discussed
During this 45-minute meeting in Mathura, it is purported that formal invitations were extended by Yogi Adityanath to the RSS chief for the grand Mahakumbh. Yet, insiders suggest strategies concerning the upcoming by-elections on the 9 assembly seats were a focal point. Deliberations included mobilizing RSS workers and assessing feedback received from the ground. Drawing parallels with Haryana, RSS is set to support BJP in the impending UP by-elections.
Why These By-elections Hold Importance for Yogi
Indeed, the upcoming by-elections are considered highly crucial for Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Minister has placed significant stakes on these by-elections, turning them into a personal challenge. Accordingly, discussions between the Chief Minister and RSS regarding mutual coordination with the provincial BJP were held.
Overview of the 9 Seats for By-elections
Initially, by-elections were scheduled for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, comprising Karhal in Mainpuri, Sisamau in Kanpur, Phulpur in Prayagraj, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar, Majhawan in Mirzapur, Milkipur in Ayodhya, Sadar in Ghaziabad, Khair in Aligarh, Mirapur in Muzaffarnagar, and Kundarki in Moradabad. However, by-elections have been declared on only 9 seats as of now, with the date remaining unannounced for the Milkipur seat.
