The upcoming by-elections on November 20 for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh are highly anticipated, with a head-on contest between SP and BJP. Among these, the Katehri Assembly seat in Ambedkar Nagar garners special attention. The Samajwadi Party has entrusted Shivpal Yadav as the in-charge here, paralleled by the BJP's strategic appointment of their stalwart minister Swatantradev Singh, reinforcing the importance of the constituency. BJP, with its allies, continues to maintain a relentless campaign presence as leaders frequently tour the area. BJP has nominated Dharamraj Nishad as their candidate.
The Reputation of Jal Shakti Minister Swatantradev Singh at Stake
By appointing Jal Shakti Minister Swatantradev Singh as the in-charge for the crucial Katehri by-election, the BJP has given him a consequential role. From the time of nomination, Singh has been undertaking continuous visits to Katehri, engaging with voters to secure a win for the BJP candidate Dharamraj Nishad. Notably, Singh has taken charge of the campaign even before the announcement of the by-election, demonstrating his commitment.
Subhaspa's Determined Support in Katehri
Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, president of BJP's ally party Subhaspa, is also leaving no stone unturned in the Katehri assembly by-election. His efforts, particularly aimed at rallying Rajbhar community votes in favor of BJP candidate Dharamraj Nishad, are noteworthy. It's informative to note that on November 20, by-elections will be conducted in nine seats across Uttar Pradesh, including Sisamau in Kanpur, Phulpur in Prayagraj, Karhal in Mainpuri, Majhwan in Mirzapur, Katehri in Ambedkar Nagar, Ghaziabad Sadar, Khair in Aligarh, Kundarki in Moradabad, and Mirapur in Muzaffarnagar. The election commission has withheld announcing the election date for Milkipur due to pending judicial cases. Results will be declared on November 23, coinciding with the outcomes of the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections.
