Lucknow, Oct. 13 -- With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections due in 2027, the next generation of established political families is seeking entry into electoral politics, intensifying the contest for tickets in the Samajwadi Party (SP) and BJP.
Relatives of sitting and deceased MPs and MLAs have increased their public outreach through local events and social media, seeking to build visibility and strengthen their claims.
Among the BJP figures under watch is Neeraj Singh, son of Defence Minister and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh. Recently appointed a state vice-president, he has yet to contest an Assembly election, prompting speculation about a debut.
Assembly Speaker and eight-time MLA Satish Mahana's son, Karan Mahana, is also expanding his party activities. Former Uttar Pradesh governor Rita Bahuguna Joshi is seeking a ticket for her son, Mayank Joshi, who could also consider the SP. Former minister Swami Prasad Maurya, now with the Congress, may seek a ticket for his son, while former Union minister Sanjay Singh is reportedly promoting his lawyer daughter in Amethi.
MPs and MLAs prepare families for electoral debut
Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad's son, Ajit Prasad, is preparing to contest an Assembly seat after losing the by-election for the seat vacated by his father.
SP MP Lalji Verma is reportedly considering his doctor daughter, Chhaya. Kerakat MLA Tufani Saroj is seeking a ticket for his son, Dhananjay; his daughter, Priya Saroj, is already a Lok Sabha MP and recently represented India at the United Nations.
Other SP leaders pursuing tickets for their children include Azamgarh MLA Durga Prasad Yadav, Sambhal MLA Iqbal Mahmood, Amroha MLA Mehboob Ali, former SP leader Rajendra Yadav and former minister Ambika Chaudhary.
Political families across Uttar Pradesh are positioning their heirs for 2027 Assembly tickets, intensifying competition with party workers as vacancies arise following the deaths of senior legislators.
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