BJP removes all eight Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha members, including Hardeep Puri

New Delhi — The Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Tuesday that it is withdrawing the nominations of all eight Rajya Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh. The decision affects senior party figures, including Hardeep Puri, who has served as a Rajya Sabha MP since 2022. Party officials said the move is part of a broader reshuffle aimed at strengthening its legislative strategy ahead of upcoming elections. No official statement detailed the reasons behind the simultaneous removal of all eight members, but political analysts suggest it may be linked to internal realignments within the state unit. The affected members will cease to hold Rajya Sabha seats once the formal withdrawal is processed by the Election Commission.

The BJP’s central leadership has not released a comprehensive explanation, prompting speculation about possible changes in candidate selection for future parliamentary contests. Observers note that the party may be positioning new faces to appeal to specific voter demographics in Uttar Pradesh, a crucial state in national politics.

The withdrawal will create vacancies that the party must fill through by‑elections or nominations, a process that could influence the balance of power in the Upper House. The Election Commission is expected to schedule the necessary procedures in the coming weeks.