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BJP dismisses claims of 209‑candidate slate for Uttar Pradesh 2027 elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:31 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party said reports of a 209‑candidate list for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly poll are completely false and baseless.
The Bharatiya Janata Party issued a formal denial on Wednesday, stating that media reports suggesting it has prepared a list of 209 candidates for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections are unfounded. In a press release, the party described the claims as "completely false and baseless" and warned that such misinformation could mislead voters.
Speculation about the size and composition of the BJP's candidate roster has been circulating in political circles since the party began internal consultations for the next state election cycle. Analysts had noted that Uttar Pradesh, with its 403 assembly seats, often sees parties field large slates, but no official list has been released by the BJP.
The party reiterated that it will announce its candidates in due course, following its internal selection process. No further comment was provided on the alleged figure of 209 candidates, and the BJP urged the media to rely on verified information.
Speculation about the size and composition of the BJP's candidate roster has been circulating in political circles since the party began internal consultations for the next state election cycle. Analysts had noted that Uttar Pradesh, with its 403 assembly seats, often sees parties field large slates, but no official list has been released by the BJP.
The party reiterated that it will announce its candidates in due course, following its internal selection process. No further comment was provided on the alleged figure of 209 candidates, and the BJP urged the media to rely on verified information.