Pankaj Chaudhary: Veteran Kurmi Leader Tapped as New UP BJP Chief

• Pankaj Chaudhary, a veteran Kurmi leader and seven-time Maharajganj MP, is poised to become the new UP BJP chief.
• His appointment aims to strengthen the BJP's organizational and social outreach, particularly among backward classes, ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.
• Chaudhary's elevation is seen as a strategic move to regain support among OBCs following the BJP's performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
• A Union minister, he is known for his grassroots credibility, administrative experience, and strong connect with workers and the public.
• Born in Gorakhpur, Chaudhary has a long political career, starting as a councillor in 1989 and serving multiple terms in the Lok Sabha since 1991.

Why It Matters: New UP BJP chief aims to boost OBC support for 2027 elections.