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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath calls report of 209 BJP candidates "baseless"
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:37 AM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rejected media reports that the state BJP had finalized a list of 209 candidates, labeling the story unfounded.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath publicly refuted recent media claims that the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party had completed a roster of 209 candidates for upcoming elections. In a statement, he described the reports as "baseless" and warned against spreading unverified information.
The denial came after several news outlets cited unnamed sources suggesting the party was close to announcing its full slate of candidates. Adityanath emphasized that no official list has been released and that any such speculation could mislead the public.
Party officials in Lucknow also declined to comment, reiterating that the candidate selection process is ongoing and will be communicated through proper channels when finalized.
Political analysts noted that the BJP traditionally announces its candidates in a phased manner, and premature leaks are not uncommon during election cycles. The CM's clarification aims to curb rumors ahead of the official release.
The state government has not provided a timeline for the announcement, and the BJP is expected to unveil its candidates closer to the election schedule.
The denial came after several news outlets cited unnamed sources suggesting the party was close to announcing its full slate of candidates. Adityanath emphasized that no official list has been released and that any such speculation could mislead the public.
Party officials in Lucknow also declined to comment, reiterating that the candidate selection process is ongoing and will be communicated through proper channels when finalized.
Political analysts noted that the BJP traditionally announces its candidates in a phased manner, and premature leaks are not uncommon during election cycles. The CM's clarification aims to curb rumors ahead of the official release.
The state government has not provided a timeline for the announcement, and the BJP is expected to unveil its candidates closer to the election schedule.