The BJP, out to secure an unprecedented third term in Uttarakhand, had chalked out a detailed blueprint that includes a state-wide campaign to reinstate the names of individuals that were removed from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
The BJP will contest the upcoming elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. He is the second Chief Minister after Narayan Dutt Tiwari to complete a full five-year term. Tiwari was a two-time Chief Minister who served consecutive terms.
To counter this, the party may drop a chunk of its 47 sitting MLAs. Around 10 could be shown the door, sources said.
Promises to create job opportunities for the youth are also expected. The BJP also plans to address the issue of migration – a major concern in the state – by informing the public about the government measures to tackle it. The BJP believes a strong electoral performance in this area will influence the overall outcome. The party is banking on the achievements of its ‘double-engine’ government. The Congress Pushback Traditionally, electoral contests in the hill state have been primarily between the BJP and the Congress. the BSP, and the Samajwadi Party (SP) have occasionally attempted to turn the contest into a three-way race, they have not met with success While parties like the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The Congress has begun to focus on the alleged corruption within the Dhami government, preparing to make the arbitrary allocation of government land a major campaign issue.
Sources said for women voters – always a key constituency — the state may announce new welfare schemes.
