Will BJP Project Yogi Adityanath As Its U.P. CM Face For 2027? Speculation Grows

Will BJP Project Yogi Adityanath As Its U.P. CM Face For 2027? Speculation Grows

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  • Updated Jul 18, 2026 1:00 PM IST

As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, speculation is mounting over whether the BJP will once again project Yogi Adityanath as its Chief Ministerial face. The buzz intensified after BJP UP chief Pankaj Chaudhary avoided giving a direct endorsement in a recent interview, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP is planning leadership changes. With the BJP looking to recover from its 2024 Lok Sabha setback in Uttar Pradesh, the leadership question has become a major political talking point. Will the party back continuity or opt for a new strategy? Here's the full story.

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