Dehradun, January 9: The BJP’s approach to the Uttarakhand municipal elections demonstrates its seriousness, evident from the list of 40 star campaigners released by the party. Notably, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a native of Uttarakhand, has been included, alongside Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. These prominent leaders, along with other key figures, are set to spearhead the election campaign.

The BJP is contesting elections in 93 municipal bodies while supporting allies in seven others. To energize the campaign, the party is deploying its star campaigners, including BJP’s national general secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Dushyant Gautam, national vice president Rekha Verma, state BJP president Mahendra Bhatt, and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi.

Prominent leaders like Union Minister Ajay Tamta, MPs Anil Baluni, Ajay Bhatt, and Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, and former chief ministers Trivendra Singh Rawat, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Tirath Singh Rawat, and Vijay Bahuguna will also participate. Cabinet ministers from CM Dhami’s government, such as Satpal Maharaj, Rekha Arya, and Subodh Uniyal, are part of the team.

BJP Targets Migrant Voters

The BJP has turned its attention to migrant voters, urging them to exercise their franchise in the January 23 municipal polls. The party has instructed its election management committees to compile lists of migrant voters with names in the electoral rolls and contact them. The aim is to increase voter turnout while fostering a sense of connection between migrant voters and their native areas.

Aditya Kothari, BJP’s state general secretary, stated that committees have been set up in every municipal body to ensure effective outreach. These committees will form teams to personally contact migrants, encouraging them to vote and contribute to their home regions’ development.

By focusing on both local and migrant voters, the BJP hopes to strengthen its position and boost voter participation in the upcoming elections.