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BJP Leaders Set 60-Plus Seat Target for Uttarakhand
BJP leaders in Uttarakhand are planning for the 2027 state election.
Ram Madhav told party workers to aim for more than 60 seats.
The state Assembly has 70 seats, and a party needs 36 for a simple majority.
Madhav said winning a third election in a row would make history for the BJP.
Bansuri Swaraj said the party should talk about its governments’ work.
She also accused the Opposition of trying to divide people.
Phanindranath Sharma suggested a target of 63 seats.
The election is expected in early 2027.
BJP state in-charge Ram Madhav urged party workers to target more than 60 seats in the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly election.
The Uttarakhand Assembly has 70 seats, while 36 are needed for a simple majority.
Madhav said a third consecutive BJP term could make history and credited development to the Modi and Dhami governments.
Co-in-charge Bansuri Swaraj urged the party to campaign on its governments’ record and accused the Opposition of dividing people.
State organisational general secretary Phanindranath Sharma said the party should aim for 63 seats.
- Who
- BJP leaders Ram Madhav, Bansuri Swaraj, Arvind Menon and Phanindranath Sharma, along with party office-bearers and workers.
- What
- Party leaders set a target of more than 60 seats, with Sharma proposing 63, for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly election.
- Where
- Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- When
- At an organisational meeting late Friday during Madhav’s two-day visit; the election is due in early 2027.
- Why
- The BJP aims to win a third consecutive term and secure more than a simple majority.
Key facts
- Assembly seats
- 70
- Simple majority
- 36 seats
- Madhav’s target
- More than 60 seats
- Sharma’s target
- 63 seats
- Election timing
- Early 2027
- Meeting location
- Dehradun
- Visit length
- Two days
Quotes
Bansuri Swaraj
BJP co-in-charge for Uttarakhand and Delhi MP
“As political workers, we must take their message to every single person and move forward with a political vision and pledge for crossing 60 seats instead of obtaining mere absolute majority.”
deccanchronicle.com
“People of Uttarakhand are willing to bestow their blessings to the BJP for a third consecutive term. Our collective target should be BJP Government for the third time.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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