Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati is celebrating her 70th birthday today. On this occasion, preparations have been made on a large scale by the party. BSP will celebrate this day as Public Welfare Day. At the same time, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also wished the BSP supremo on his birthday.

CM Yogi congratulated Mayawati on her birthday

CM Yogi Adityanath posted on his social media account X and congratulated Mayawati on her birthday and wished her long life. He wrote- ‘Hearty congratulations to National President of Bahujan Samaj Party, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati on her birthday. Lord Shri Ram wishes you long life and good health.

UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has also wished the BSP chief on his birthday. While giving his congratulatory message on X, Keshav Maurya wrote – ‘National President of Bahujan Samaj Party and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Ms. Mayawati ji, hearty congratulations and best wishes to you on your birthday! I pray to God for your good health and long life.

Akhilesh Yadav gave best wishes

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, while wishing the BSP supremo on his birthday, wrote – ‘Hearty congratulations to respected Mayawati on her birthday. Best wishes to him for a healthy, independent life and meaningful activism.

Akhilesh Yadav further wrote that Mayawati’s continuous struggle throughout her life for the dignity and rights of the exploited, deprived, oppressed, neglected and humiliated society and the way she challenged the anti-constitutional BJP and its comrades should continue, wishing her a happy birthday again.

Let us tell you that Bahujan Samaj Party workers will celebrate today as Public Welfare Day. On this occasion, public meetings will be held in every division. Through which the message will be given to move the party forward unitedly. It is believed that through these public meetings, BSP will try to show its strength in the upcoming elections.

Flood of devotees gathered on the bathing festival of Makar Sankranti in Magh Mela, took a dip of faith in cold and fog.

In Lucknow, BJP State President Pankaj Chaudhary paid a courtesy call on Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya. This is the first time after becoming UP state president that both the leaders have made such a formal meeting. During this, he had meaningful discussions on various political issues and party’s strategy. Although it is being described as a courtesy meeting, many discussions have intensified in political circles.

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya met Pankaj Chaudhary at his official residence, 7 Kalidas Marg in Lucknow, during which former MP Ravindra Kushwaha was also present with him. Both of them shared its pictures on social media. Pankaj Chaudhary wrote- ‘Today, courtesy call on Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya ji, Honorable Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Government in Lucknow.’

Keshav Maurya said it was a courtesy call.

While sharing its pictures, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote on Instagram – ‘Government House, 7 Kalidas Marg, Lucknow. Had a courtesy call on Union Minister of State and BJP Uttar Pradesh State President Shri Pankaj Chaudhary ji and former MP Shri Ravindra Kushwaha ji.

Hon’ble Government House, 7 Kalidas Marg, Lucknow. Made a courtesy call on Union Minister of State and BJP Uttar Pradesh State President Shri Pankaj Choudhary and former MP Shri Ravindra Kushwaha. pic.twitter.com/jr8rEhTNg1

— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) January 14, 2026

Discussions intensify regarding OBC vote bank

For the first time after Pankaj Chaudhary became the UP state president, speculations have intensified in political circles regarding this meeting with Keshav Prasad Maurya. This is being seen as a sign of increasing coordination between the organization and the government. Pankaj Chaudhary has been given the command of UP BJP as an OBC face. So that the party’s hold on communities like Kurmi, Maurya and Kushwaha can be strengthened.

Some political analysts are also linking this meeting with the expansion of the cabinet in UP and the strategy for 2027 assembly elections. He believes that Bharatiya Janata Party wants to maintain better coordination between the government and the organization, so that there is no gap between the two and the party appears united in the election field.

In fact, in the last Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party suffered a lot of loss in OBC votes. Due to the PDA slogan of Samajwadi Party, they made a dent in the OBC voters of BJP in large numbers. BJP now wants to integrate this vote bank back with the party.

Politics has heated up over Samajwadi Party’s Chandauli MP Virendra Singh’s statement that Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya is in touch with SP. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has given a statement on this matter. Keshav Prasad Maurya, who was on Unnao tour, said on the statement of SP MP Virendra Singh, ‘Don’t make him such a hero, he doesn’t deserve to be such a hero.’

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, who reached Unnao tour, said that Samajwadi Party has been attacked on the statement of SP MP Virendra Singh. Deputy CM said that all the MPs and MLAs in Samajwadi Party are in panic. In Unnao, the Deputy Chief Minister has attacked SP on several issues simultaneously.

Keshav Prasad Maurya targeted Akhilesh Yadav

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has said that SP has lied to the public in the 2024 elections. The caste census issue was out of SP’s hands. He said that, like Abdullah Deewana in a foreign marriage, Akhilesh Yadav campaigned in Bihar.

Keshav Prasad Maurya said on the statement given by MP Virendra Singh regarding Lord Shri Ram that before saying anything on Lord Shri Ram, he is in a Ram traitor party, first resign from that party and apologize that we were in the Ram traitor party.

There is stampede in Samajwadi Party- Keshav Prasad Maurya

The Deputy Chief Minister has also said in his statement that Samajwadi Party has no future of coming to power till the year 2047. There is a stampede in Samajwadi Party, many MLAs left after 2022. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said these things while addressing the journalists during his visit to Unnao.

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Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh gave a big statement regarding SP MLAs in Agra. He said that SP MLAs are in touch with BJP. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has reacted to his statement.

Akhilesh Yadav retorted to Keshav Prasad Maurya’s statement and said that first tell whether BJP is in contact with you or not. Are you in the main line or side line or out of line? A period of political rhetoric has begun between the two leaders.

Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya has recently given a statement on the meeting held of Brahmin MLAs of BJP in UP. The Deputy CM completely rejected the allegations of casteism and internal strife in BJP and said, ‘There is neither Thakurism nor Brahminism in our party, only BJPism prevails here. BJP’s principle is – everyone’s support, everyone’s development, everyone’s respect and everyone’s place.

Talking to ABP, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said that Akhilesh Yadav has no issues left, that is why he is raising such unnecessary questions. He said that if an MLA goes to someone’s birthday, anniversary or to eat Litti-Chokha, then it should not be seen as a caste meeting.

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#ChitraTripathiOnABP #CharchaWithChitra #Politics pic.twitter.com/2qPKVZ6Wu0

— ABP News (@ABPNews) December 27, 2025

Only BJP issue will run in Uttar Pradesh – Keshav Prasad Maurya

When he was further questioned, allegations were being made that Brahmin MLAs were not happy and the politics of Thakur versus Brahmin was going on under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On this, Keshav Maurya bluntly said that neither Thakurism nor Brahminism will work in Uttar Pradesh, only BJPism will work. Whoever follows a different path, his future will be in darkness. All the party members know this.

When the Deputy CM was asked whether Brahmin MLAs were not able to express their views openly and whether they were holding separate meetings. Where even name and mobile number are being written. In response to this, Keshav Prasad Maurya said that it is natural for MLAs to meet each other during the House. Just because some people are sitting and their photo is published, it does not prove that there is any dispute or casteism in the party.

Kuldeep Singh Sengar is already dismissed from the party – Keshav Prasad Maurya

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— ABP News (@ABPNews) December 27, 2025

On the question regarding getting bail for Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Keshav Prasad Maurya said that this matter is sub-judice. BJP or the government does not decide the decisions of the court. He made it clear that Kuldeep Singh Sengar has already been dismissed from the party and the government had stood with the aggrieved party earlier, is there today and will do so in future too.

The record of 2017 will be repeated again in 2027- Keshav Prasad Maurya

Keshav Prasad Maurya, while targeting Akhilesh Yadav, said that after the defeat in Bihar elections, his mental balance is disturbed and that is why he is continuously making statements. He claimed that BJP is as strong as the Himalayas and is in power even today and will remain so in the future also. He said that the record of 2017 will be repeated again in 2027 and Samajwadi Party is not going to return to power. He said that the public has trust in BJP and its leadership and on the basis of this trust, the party will continue to win in future also.

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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary on Saturday (December 13) filed his nomination at the party office in Lucknow to become the next state president of Uttar Pradesh BJP. A large number of his supporters from Maharajganj district were already present at both Lucknow airport and BJP office and welcomed him with slogans.

Happiness in the family, mother expressed pride

Pankaj Chaudhary’s mother Ujjwal Chaudhary expressed her feelings regarding her son’s nomination. He said, “We can’t express how happy we are. We also feel very proud. He has reached such a big position from such a small post. We came to know about it from the news. When he was leaving Delhi today, he called and informed that he was going to Lucknow.”

BJP leader Pankaj Chaudhary reached Lucknow from Delhi on Saturday afternoon by Air India flight. As soon as he landed at the airport, his supporters welcomed him with flowers and garlands. After this he directly reached the state office of BJP, where he formally filed his nomination papers for the post of state president.

Senior leaders including CM Yogi became proponents

There was full support from the top leadership of the party regarding the nomination of Pankaj Chaudhary. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak became his proposers. The presence of these senior leaders indicated that Pankaj Chaudhary has strong support in the organization.

Support from Maharajganj to Lucknow

Enthusiasm was seen especially in Maharajganj district regarding the nomination of Pankaj Chaudhary. A large number of workers and supporters from the district reached Lucknow. The presence of supporters from the airport to the party office showed that they are getting strong support at the grassroots level too.

After the nomination of Pankaj Chaudhary, organizational activities in Uttar Pradesh BJP may further intensify. Pankaj Chaudhary, who has been active in the organization for a long time, is considered an experienced leader and expectations have increased among the workers regarding the possibility of him becoming the state president.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has made a scathing attack on the opposition regarding the 2027 assembly elections. He claimed that the victory of 2017 was just a trailer and an even bigger victory is certain in 2027. He gave this statement on the social media platform X, which is considered very important politically amidst the upcoming assembly elections and organizational activities.

Familist hangers-on parties do not stay anywhere – Deputy CM

In his statement, Keshav Prasad Maurya has praised the organizational strength and ideological edge of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He wrote that Bharatiya Janata Party is the largest democratic party in the world today. In this sense, Congress and SP along with other dynastic supporting parties are nowhere in front of him. The victory of 2017 in Uttar Pradesh was only a trailer; in 2027, with the blessings of the public and the tireless hard work of the godlike workers, an even bigger victory is certain.

In his message, the Deputy CM also described the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as decisive. He said that under the able leadership of Modi, schemes for poor welfare have come on the ground and the resolve of developed Uttar Pradesh along with developed India is unwavering.

2017 will repeat in 2027- Deputy CM

Referring to the organization festival, Maurya said that this process will be completed with the election of the state president on December 14 and after this the new leadership will enter the field with full force. He also said that just as BJP bloomed lotus in Bihar, similarly in Uttar Pradesh also every worker is fully prepared for the target of 2027. In the end he wrote in clear words that 2017 will be repeated in 2027.

Bharatiya Janata Party is the largest democratic party in the world today. In this sense, Congress and SP along with other dynastic supporting parties are nowhere in front of him.

The 2017 victory in Uttar Pradesh was only a trailer, in 2027 with the blessings of the public and the tireless hard work of the godlike workers…

— Keshav Prasad Maurya (@kpmaurya1) December 13, 2025

It is noteworthy that the election of Uttar Pradesh BJP unit president is to be held on December 14 and the name of the new state president will be announced on the same day. Before this, the nomination process is to be completed today. Election Officer Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey has released the voter list for the election of State President and National Councilors. A total of 425 state council members are included in this list. Apart from this, 5 Lok Sabha MPs, 8 Legislative Council members, 26 MLAs and presidents of all districts and metropolitan cities have also been included in the voter list. Meanwhile, discussions about cabinet expansion are also intensifying in the state, due to which the political turmoil has increased further.

On the announcement of Congress to fight alone in the Panchayat elections to be held in the next few months in Uttar Pradesh, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya in the state government taunted and said that it is their problem whether Congress should fight alone or in collaboration with someone. Only lotus will bloom in the state. Keshav Prasad Maurya had reached Prayagraj today as part of the party’s SIR campaign.

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, while reacting to Akhilesh Yadav’s statement, said that his mental health has deteriorated ever since he returned from Bihar elections. Along with this, he appealed to the BLOs not to fall prey to any rumour.

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya took a jibe at Congress

Keshav Prasad Maur took a sharp dig at Congress’s announcement of contesting alone in the Panchayat elections in Uttar Pradesh. He said that whether Congress should fight alone or fight with someone is its own problem. Only lotus will bloom in Uttar Pradesh.

Sharp attack on Akhilesh Yadav

Responding to the recent statements of Samajwadi Party chief President Akhilesh Yadav, the Deputy CM said that Akhilesh Yadav has been unwell ever since he returned from Bihar elections. His mental balance also seems to have deteriorated. He was seeing himself close to power in 2027, but now there is no possibility of returning to power even by 2047. Due to this frustration, he is blabbering indiscriminately.

Akhilesh Yadav had recently said that if there is no right to vote, then reservation should also be abolished. Maurya also took a dig at this statement and said that neither anyone will be able to end reservation, nor anyone will be able to change the Constitution. This is just an attempt to spread confusion and rumours.

Sir But Deputy CM’s big statement

While launching SIR (Special Voter List Purification Campaign) in Prayagraj, Keshav Prasad Maurya said that BJP is the biggest party in the country and state. We have given the responsibility of 25 districts to CM Yogi and both the Deputy CMs. In the same sequence, today I am starting from Prayagraj. The aim is that not even a single eligible voter is left out.

love of a mother, Counterattack on Rahul and Akhilesh

Responding to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s demand for immediate closure of SIR and the opposition’s opposition, Keshav Maurya said, “I would tell all the BLO brothers and sisters, neither get into the trap of Mamata Banerjee, nor of Rahul Gandhi, nor of Akhilesh Yadav. Do not get influenced by the words of those who oppose SIR. Perform your duty honestly.” He further said, “Suicide is not the solution to any problem”.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has given a befitting reply to Samajwadi Party and Congress on the issue of ‘SIR’. He said that the program of SIR is going on for the sacred democracy, but Congress, Akhilesh Yadav and their entire party are spreading false propaganda against ‘SIR’.

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav will meet the families of several BLOs after the death of them during the SIR process in Uttar Pradesh. On this, Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “What will be the political existence of him and his Samajwadi Party, this message has come from the results of Bihar Assembly elections. The destruction of the Samajwadi Party is certain. This party is the setting sun.”

Deputy Chief Minister Maurya said that Akhilesh Yadav is going on the same path on which Congress, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav have walked. The fate of Samajwadi Party will be worse than the plight of Congress-RJD. On the infighting in the Congress in Karnataka, Keshav Prasad Maurya said, “The country is moving towards becoming Congress-free. There is an outcry in this party. Mallikarjun Kharge is the national president of the Congress, but he also has to say that he will talk to the high command. When he himself is the national president, then who is the high command higher than him?”

Opposition parties divided among themselves like Kauravas- Keshav Prasad Maurya

He said, “The deeds of Samajwadi Party, TMC and Congress are not good. The opposition parties are divided among themselves like Kauravas. Therefore, we will have to speak against such parties. People should understand what kind of party Congress is?” Earlier, he wrote on the ‘

Congress and its followers are chanting ‘trahimam-trahimam’.

Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote, “Following the path of Jawaharlal Nehru, his daughter Indira Gandhi had imposed emergency on the country by robbing the entire democracy. It was then born out of the opposition of the Congress but later, following its tradition, all the parties like SP and RJD invented the trick of looting ‘ballot by bullet’. But their domineering politics of ‘katta on the forehead’ was stopped by EVMs. “And SIR will almost completely end their fake vote politics. That’s why Congress and its followers are chanting ‘trahimam-trahimam’ every day.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party over SIR, said that if an attempt is made to attack her, she will shake the foundation of BJP in the entire country. Politics has heated up due to his statement. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said that she will not be able to save Bengal now.

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya hit back at Mamata Banerjee’s statement and claimed that now only Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in West Bengal, she is now scared. Maurya said- “Mamata Banerjee will no longer be able to save West Bengal. Lotus is going to bloom there too. This is the result of her nervousness.”

Mamta Banerjee had given this statement

In fact, in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is continuously expressing her displeasure over the process of SIR. His allegation is that BJP is fixing the voter list through this. He also raised questions on the role of the Election Commission in this entire process and said that people are being intimidated in the name of SIR.

On Tuesday, Mamata Banerjee held a rally in Bangaon in protest against SIR, where she targeted BJP and said that BJP cannot defeat them in their own game. If BJP tries to attack her in Bengal, it will shake the foundation of BJP all over India. BJP has also become aggressive regarding his statement.

Let us tell you that BJP is very excited after achieving a landslide victory in the Bihar Assembly elections. The enthusiasm of party leaders is high. BJP says that now it is ready to wave saffron in West Bengal also. BJP’s next target is to win the West Bengal elections, preparations for which the party has already started.