Bareilly. Political activity regarding the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections is intensifying. Amidst this, a new stir is being witnessed in the politics of Bareilly district. Ahead of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s scheduled visit to Bareilly on Tuesday, Dharmendra Kashyap—a two-time consecutive MP from Aonla—met with Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav. This meeting has sparked intense speculation regarding the district’s political equations.
Dharmendra Kashyap had previously contested the election as a BJP candidate. He met Akhilesh Yadav after posting his resignation on Facebook on Sunday; his daughter, Kirti, was also present during the meeting. During the interaction, Kashyap staked a claim for the Bithri Chainpur Assembly seat on behalf of his daughter. This move has also accelerated political activity within the Samajwadi Party.
This meeting, taking place just before Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s proposed visit to Bareilly, is considered politically significant. However, the claim made by Dharmendra Kashyap and the Samajwadi Party’s final decision regarding the ticket are separate matters. As of now, no final decision from the party regarding the candidate for the Bithri Chainpur seat has been announced.
Speculation sparked by Dharmendra Kashyap’s meeting
Dharmendra Kashyap has served as the MP from Aonla for two consecutive terms and was a BJP candidate in the previous election. The recent sequence of events—posting his resignation on Facebook and meeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav—has fueled political discussions in Bareilly.
Kashyap was accompanied by his daughter, Kirti, during the meeting with Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday. He staked a claim for the Bithri Chainpur Assembly seat for his daughter during the discussion. This has raised questions about whether the Kashyap family is preparing to enter the political fray on a Samajwadi Party ticket in the upcoming Assembly elections.
For now, the developments indicate that a claim has been made for the Bithri Chainpur seat on behalf of his daughter, Kirti. However, there has been no formal announcement from the party regarding their candidacies. Consequently, one must await the Samajwadi Party’s decision for clarity on the ticket allocation.
Lobbying for the Bithri Chainpur Seat Was Already Underway
Activity regarding claims for the Bithri Chainpur Assembly seat had already been ongoing within the Samajwadi Party. Veerpal had been lobbying for the ticket for his son, Dr. Devendra Yadav. Now, with Dharmendra Kashyap staking a claim for his daughter, Kirti, discussions regarding the internal political dynamics have intensified.
The emergence of multiple contenders for the same Assembly seat could present a decision-making challenge for the party leadership. While Veerpal was advocating for his son, Dharmendra Kashyap has now also staked a claim to the Bithri Chainpur seat for his daughter.
This development is said to have stirred up activity within the Samajwadi Party. Selecting a candidate will be crucial for the party, requiring a careful assessment of local political dynamics and the standing of the various contenders. However, it remains unclear which candidate the party leadership will prioritize.
Akhilesh Yadav Summons Veerpal to Lucknow
Amidst the growing number of claims for the Bithri Chainpur seat, reports indicate that Akhilesh Yadav summoned Veerpal to Lucknow to discuss the political dynamics. Veerpal had been lobbying for the ticket for his son, Dr. Devendra Yadav. Consequently, his meeting with Akhilesh Yadav is being viewed in the context of the ongoing developments regarding the potential candidate for the seat.
Following news of Dharmendra Kashyap’s meeting with Akhilesh Yadav and Veerpal being summoned to Lucknow, speculation regarding the political contest for the Bithri Chainpur seat has intensified. However, detailed information regarding the points discussed in the meeting or the party leadership’s stance on the contenders has not yet emerged. Therefore, it would be premature to say whom the Samajwadi Party will field as its candidate for the Bithri Chainpur seat. Amidst the bid by Dharmendra Kashyap’s daughter, Kirti, and the lobbying by Veerpal for his own son, the party leadership’s next move is considered crucial.
Political Buzz in Bareilly Ahead of Yogi’s Visit
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is scheduled to visit Bareilly on Tuesday. Ahead of his visit, the meeting between Dharmendra Kashyap and Akhilesh Yadav, coupled with his daughter’s candidacy for the Bithri Chainpur seat, has heated up the district’s political atmosphere.
Activities related to political parties’ preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections and local-level ticket lobbying are intensifying. In Bareilly, too, the Bithri Chainpur seat has become a focal point of discussion amidst the political activity of various leaders.
For now, the most critical question in this entire sequence of events is which contender the Samajwadi Party will put forward for the Bithri Chainpur seat. The party leadership’s decision—choosing between Dharmendra Kashyap’s daughter Kirti and Veerpal’s son Dr. Devendra Yadav—could determine the direction of future political developments. As of now, there is no confirmation regarding the finalization of any candidate’s name.
