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In a recent State Working Committee meeting, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath acknowledged that overconfidence played a significant role in hindering the BJP’s success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite maintaining a steady vote percentage in previous elections, a shift in votes coupled with overconfidence affected the party’s expectations. Adityanath expressed confidence in the BJP’s victory in the upcoming 2027 Assembly polls, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Adityanath highlighted the importance of vigilance against divisive tactics used by the Opposition to create caste-based divisions. He emphasized the need for effective utilization of social media platforms, urging party workers to counter rumors promptly and showcase the BJP’s commitment to Scheduled Caste (SC) leaders. The State Working Committee meeting, attended by BJP national president J.P. Nadda and other prominent leaders, emphasized the necessity for immediate preparations for upcoming elections.
The BJP’s performance in Uttar Pradesh during the Lok Sabha elections fell short of expectations, winning only 36 seats out of 80. This outcome was a setback for a party relying on the state for crossing the majority mark in the Parliament. Nadda, in his address, criticized the Congress for its inability to surpass the BJP’s numbers in various states, highlighting the BJP’s dedication to nurturing committed workers as leaders.
An initial fact-finding effort by the BJP in Uttar Pradesh identified key issues contributing to the party’s poor performance, including overconfidence, lack of coordination among party wings, and complacency within the cadre. Feedback from various constituencies revealed internal conflicts among party workers and candidates, ultimately leading to a loss of support. The fact-finding teams also highlighted the lack of ground-level work zeal among party workers due to gaps in communication and organizational coordination.
In conclusion, Yogi Adityanath’s admission of overconfidence impacting the BJP’s poll results in 2024 sheds light on the internal challenges faced by the party, emphasizing the need for a cohesive approach and renewed focus on grassroots efforts for upcoming elections.
