BJP to name new UP president by Dec 16; OBC leader likely

• BJP will appoint a new Uttar Pradesh state president by December 16, with nominations on December 13.
• The party is expected to select an OBC leader to consolidate non-Yadav OBC voters ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
• Union Minister BL Verma is considered the strongest contender, alongside Dharmapal Singh and Pankaj Chaudhary.

Why It Matters: BJP's new UP president will impact future elections and caste dynamics.