Uttar Pradesh has stepped up security arrangements for several political leaders ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with 52 leaders being provided bulletproof jackets costing around Rs 10 lakh each, ANI reported, citing sources. The list includes Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati. The move comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the crucial state polls.
The BJP has already started preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the party making key organisational appointments for the state. Because it makes the exercise broader than a security arrangement limited to ruling-party functionaries, earlier reporting noted: The inclusion of leaders from the BJP, its allies, SP and BSP is notable.
Earlier reporting noted: The move covers leaders belonging to different political parties, including the BJP and its allies, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party , and was undertaken following advice from the Union ministry of home affairs, according to sources familiar with the matter. The list includes leaders from different political backgrounds, including the BJP, Samajwadi Party and BSP. BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed as the party’s in-charge for Uttar Pradesh. Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has been named co-in-charge. Party leaders from other backward classes and minority communities are being given greater representation in organisational appointments as part of the wider strategy. The surveys are focused on the party’s organisational strength, possible candidates and local issues that could influence voters.
Uttar Pradesh will be a key electoral battleground in 2027, with the BJP seeking to maintain its political dominance in the state and opposition parties preparing to challenge it.
