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Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who is considered an expert player of ‘social engineering’ in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, has sounded the trumpet of Mission 2027. There is still a lot of time left for the elections, but the BSP supremo, leaving the opposition behind with her activism and election preparations, has announced the name of her first candidate from the important Hasanpur assembly seat (Amroha) in Western UP. Expressing confidence in experienced leader Haji Mumtaz Ali, BSP has fielded him in the election field. With this announcement, it has become clear that this time Mayawati is working on the strategy of ‘first come, first serve’ and giving priority to the local support base in the distribution of tickets.
Why only Haji Mumtaz Ali? Main reasons behind BSP chief’s strategy Mayawati’s deep electoral mathematics is hidden behind making Haji Mumtaz Ali the candidate from Hasanpur seat of Amroha district. This decision has been taken in view of Mumtaz Ali’s strong hold in the local area and her deep penetration among the Muslim community. Political experts believe that this time BSP is again trying to revive its old and successful ‘Dalit-Muslim’ alliance. The large population of these two communities plays a decisive role in Hasanpur seat. In such a situation, through the face of Haji Mumtaz Ali, BSP not only wants to make a dent in the vote bank of Samajwadi Party, but is also preparing to make the contest triangular by presenting a strong and local alternative.
Political mood of Amroha and geographical importance of Hasanpur seat Amroha district, considered the gateway to western Uttar Pradesh, has always been witness to high-profile electoral battles. The geographical structure of Hasanpur assembly constituency is such that there is a mixed influence of both rural and semi-urban voters here. In the last few elections, a direct contest was seen between BJP and SP, but now the equation seems to be changing due to premature declaration of candidates by BSP. The announcement of Haji Mumtaz Ali’s name has filled new energy among the local workers. It is believed that the purpose of this hasty strategy of Mayawati is to give enough time to the candidate for election campaign and to strengthen her hold on every booth of the area.
BSP’s changed masterplan for UP Assembly elections 2027 This time, BSP chief Mayawati is busy strengthening the organization at the grassroots level, taking lessons from her past mistakes. The announcement of the first candidate from Hasanpur is part of this bigger plan. In the coming days, Mayawati may soon release the list of candidates on other challenging seats. This time the party’s focus is more on those seats where BSP is likely to get an edge in the triangular struggle. Through Haji Mumtaz Ali, Mayawati has given a clear message that she is returning with full force to the race for power in Uttar Pradesh and her eyes are now fixed only on her cadre votes as well as the trust of minority voters.