BJP Intensifies Dalit Outreach in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of 2027 Elections
BJP’s Ambedkar push signals intensified Dalit outreach in UP
Hindustan Times
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As the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ramping up its outreach to Dalits. The party plans to celebrate Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14 by launching the 'Dr Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana,' aimed at beautifying and maintaining Ambedkar statues across the state.
- 01BJP to launch 'Dr Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana' on April 14, 2024.
- 02₹403 crore allocated for the upkeep of Ambedkar statues in Uttar Pradesh.
- 03The project includes beautification efforts and aims to cover statues of other social justice leaders.
- 04BJP's initiative challenges the Bahujan Samaj Party's historical dominance in Dalit politics.
- 05A significant memorial for Dr. Ambedkar is set to be completed by July 2026 in Lucknow.
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With the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections scheduled for 2027, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its efforts to engage Dalit voters. On April 14, 2024, the BJP will launch the 'Dr Ambedkar Murti Vikas Yojana' across all assembly constituencies to promote the maintenance and beautification of statues of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and other social justice leaders. The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated ₹403 crore for this initiative, with each constituency receiving ₹1 crore for the development of approximately 10 statues this financial year. The beautification efforts will include installing canopies, boundary walls, and enhancing greenery and lighting around the statues. This initiative is seen as a strategic move to reclaim Dalit support, historically associated with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). Additionally, the BJP is nearing completion of the 'Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Centre' in Lucknow, which features a 25-foot copper statue and is expected to be completed by July 2026. This project is viewed as a direct challenge to the BSP's legacy in Dalit politics.
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This initiative is likely to enhance the visibility and significance of Dalit leaders in public spaces, potentially influencing voter sentiment among Dalits in Uttar Pradesh.
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