BJP National President Nitin Nabin, CM Dhami hold meeting with MPs, MLAs in Dehradun
Dehradun, May 29
BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday held meetings with MPs, MLAs and local body representatives in Dehradun as part of the party's preparations for the 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections.
The discussions involved mayors, municipal chairpersons, panchayat and zila panchayat presidents, vice-presidents and block chiefs.
The meetings are being seen as important for shaping the BJP's strategy for the 2027 Assembly polls, with leaders focusing on booth strengthening, voter outreach and coordination between the party organisation and the government.
Uttarakhand BJP president Mahendra Bhatt said the party leadership directed MLAs and MPs to ensure that the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government over the past 12 years reach every village.
"During our first meeting of the day with the MPs and MLAs, National President directed the attention of all MLAs and MPs toward those key aspects, with the 2027 elections in view, that are crucial for securing victory in the polls. One key objective is that MPs and MLAs should ensure that the discussion regarding the achievements of the PM Modi government over the last 12 years reaches every single village and they should engage in rural outreach, while compiling a list of 100 intellectuals from each Assembly constituency and for the legislators to personally establish contact with them," Bhatt said.
"A comprehensive booklet covering this 10-year tenure should be produced and reach every village, in which the MLAs should also specifically highlight the developmental works they have personally undertaken," he added.
Nabin and Dhami also visited Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh and participated in the Ganga Aarti.
Earlier, Chief Minister Dhami, along with BJP National President Nitin Nabin, National General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santhosh and other senior party leaders, visited the residence of former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri in Dehradun to pay tribute to the late leader and offer condolences to his family.
Dhami said Khanduri always upheld the organisation's ideology and the spirit of "Nation First". He added that the former Chief Minister's disciplined leadership and commitment to public service would continue to inspire generations within the party.
Ritu Bhushan Khanduri, Speaker of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly and daughter of the late former Chief Minister, thanked the BJP leaders for visiting the family.
Speaking to ANI, she said, "I express my deep gratitude to the National President and the National General Secretary for visiting our home and paying tribute to my revered father, General BC Khanduri. Their visit shows their love and respect for my father, and I am very grateful to them."
— ANI
Reader Comments
The idea of a booklet with 10 years of achievements going to every village is smart. But I hope they also list what still needs to be done. Politicians often forget that the public has a memory beyond the last election. 🤔
Interesting to see the BJP focusing on 100 intellectuals per constituency. That's a smart move to build trust with educated voters. But I wonder if these meetings actually translate to ground-level action or just remain photo ops.
Very touching that they paid respects to General Khanduri. He was a true statesman who always put nation first. But I hope the party doesn't just use his legacy for political gains. The development work he started should be continued properly.
I'm from Uttarakhand and let me tell you, this rural outreach is welcome. But the real test will be if they actually listen to village concerns like water scarcity and road connectivity, not just talk about central achievements. Chai pe charcha toh sab karte hain. 😅
It's interesting how the BJP is starting election prep over 3 years early. In Western democracies, that would be seen as premature. But given India's complex political landscape, early groundwork probably makes sense. Let's see if the voters remember by 2027.
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