Pankaj Chaudhary, Dharampal Singh Lead UP BJP President Race

• BJP Uttar Pradesh will soon announce its new state president.
• Nominations for the new BJP UP state president will be filed on December 13, 2025, in Lucknow.
• The new president will be announced on December 14, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal overseeing the process.
• Pankaj Chaudhary, a 7-time MP and Union Minister, is a leading contender, seen as a strong Purvanchal face.
• Dharampal Singh, a Yogi government minister from a backward class, is also a strong candidate for the post.

Why It Matters: New UP BJP chief will shape the party's strategy for the crucial 2027 assembly elections.