Congress Woos Brahmins, Muslims for 2027 UP Elections: New Strategy to Corner BJP

• Congress is targeting Brahmin and Muslim communities ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
• State Congress President Ajay Rai announced a 'Constitution Dialogue' program in Varanasi on February 8 to promote constitutional values and religious harmony.
• Rai accused the BJP of conspiring to destroy a 600-year-old mazar at KGMU, Lucknow, and cited the demolition of Mata Ahilyabai Holkar's idol at Manikarnika Ghat as a similar attempt.
• He criticized the BJP for insulting the Brahmin community, mentioning incidents involving Shankaracharya and fake encounters in Gorakhpur.
• Rai highlighted that Congress has given six Brahmin Chief Ministers to Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the party's historical respect for Brahmins.