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Pankaj Chaudhary Elected UP BJP Chief Amid Cheers in Lucknow

Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously chosen as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh BJP. The announcement was made by Union Minister Piyush Goyal at the party headquarters in Lucknow. Following the announcement, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior leaders felicitated Chaudhary. He is a seasoned politician, currently serving as a Union Minister and representing Mahrajganj as a seven-time MP.

Key Points: Pankaj Chaudhary Unanimously Elected Uttar Pradesh BJP President

  • Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the unanimous election at the party HQ in Lucknow
  • Chaudhary was felicitated by CM Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CMs Maurya and Pathak
  • He is a seven-time MP from Mahrajganj and MoS Finance in Modi's cabinet
  • His political journey began as a Gorakhpur municipal councillor in 1989
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Pankaj Chaudhary unanimously elected Uttar Pradesh BJP president

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary is the new UP BJP chief, announced by Piyush Goyal and felicitated by CM Yogi Adityanath and other leaders.

"Today, on December 14, I am very happy to announce that Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president. - Piyush Goyal"

Lucknow, Dec 14

Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president, Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Sunday amid loud cheers at the party headquarters in Lucknow.

"Today, on December 14, I am very happy to announce that Pankaj Chaudhary has been unanimously elected as the Uttar Pradesh BJP president. It gives me great happiness to make this announcement," Goyal said, addressing the gathering.

After this, Chaudhary was felicitated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, and other senior party leaders. Chaudhary then touched the Chief Minister's feet and sought blessings.

Chaudhary is a seven-time MP from UP's Mahrajganj Assembly constituency and was appointed the Union Minister of State for Finance in the second Modi Cabinet.

Chaudhary's journey in politics started at the grassroots level when he held the position of a Member of the Municipal Corporation in Gorakhpur from 1989 to 1991. During this time, he also took on the role of Deputy Mayor of the Municipal Corporation for a year. Subsequently, he was appointed as the Deputy Mayor of Gorakhpur.

In 1990, Chaudhary joined the BJP.

He is a member of the Kurmi community, which is recognised as part of the Other Backwards Classes (OBC).

Congratulating Chaudhary, Union Minister B.L. Verma says, "I extend my congratulations and best wishes to Pankaj Chaudhary. The BJP is a democratic party, and elections are conducted in a democratic manner. Whatever decision is taken is accepted by all party workers."

Minister Kapil Dev Agrawal said that Chaudhary taking the charge of the top state party post is "a matter of pride".

"He is a personality who began his political journey as a councillor, served as Deputy Mayor of Gorakhpur, and is a seven-time MP. The high command of the BJP has made a thoughtful decision, and under Chaudhary, the party will achieve new heights in the state," he told IANS.

BJP MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar, called Pankaj Chaudhary a "very popular leader" and said, "Normally, after one or two victories, anti-incumbency sets in, but he has continued to win the Lok Sabha seat despite a challenging environment."

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on his OBC background. This seems like a strategic move by the BJP to consolidate that vote bank in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the general election. The political messaging is very clear.
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Vikram M
Seven-time MP is no joke! He has survived the anti-incumbency wave multiple times, which shows his hold on Mahrajganj. Hope he uses that same magic for the entire state BJP now. Tough job, but he seems capable.
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Rohit P
While I respect his long service, I hope this isn't just about caste equations. The new president's primary focus should be on development issues in UP - jobs, infrastructure, law & order. The proof will be in the work done.
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Priya S
The gesture of touching CM Yogi Adityanath's feet shows humility and respect for the leadership. Good to see experienced leaders guiding the party. All the best to him! 👍
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Michael C
The article mentions "unanimously elected," but in a party as large as the BJP, I wonder about the internal discussions that led to this consensus. His financial background as MoS Finance could be a major asset for managing party resources.

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