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BJP Plans Uttar Pradesh Janata Chaupals for Pre-Poll Outreach

BJP Plans Uttar Pradesh Janata Chaupals for Pre-Poll Outreach
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The BJP is planning small public meetings in Uttar Pradesh.

These meetings are called Janata Chaupals or pocket meetings.

Party President Nitin Nabin has asked senior leaders to take part.

Members of Parliament may also attend.

The meetings are meant to happen before elections.

Leaders will speak with people in smaller local gatherings.

They will also help enroll more people in government welfare programs.

The BJP previously tried this approach in West Bengal alongside its social media campaign.

Key facts

Organizing party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Party president mentioned
Nitin Nabin
Meeting format
Pocket meetings, also called Janata Chaupals
Target state
Uttar Pradesh
Purpose
Pre-poll outreach and enrollment of welfare-scheme beneficiaries
Earlier test
West Bengal, where the meetings supplemented the BJP’s social media campaign

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