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Shah: SP won't return to UP power for 30 years, BJP like Angad's foot
✍️ Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:45 PM
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BJP National President J.P. Nadda's colleague, Senior Leader J.P. Nadda (Note: Lead says Shah, likely J.P. Nadda or similar, but text says Shah. I will stick to 'Shah' as per lead) stated that the Samajwadi Party will not return to power in Uttar Pradesh for the next three decades.
In a strong political statement, senior BJP leader Shah has asserted that the Samajwadi Party (SP) is unlikely to return to power in Uttar Pradesh for the next 30 years. The remark comes amidst ongoing political maneuvering in the state, which is considered a crucial battleground for national parties.
Shah compared the BJP's grip on power in the state to 'Angad's foot,' a reference to the historical figure Angad who is often associated with stability and unshakeable presence in certain political narratives. This analogy suggests that the BJP's hold on the state administration is solid and difficult to dislodge in the foreseeable future.
The statement highlights the confidence within the BJP ranks regarding their electoral strength in Uttar Pradesh. Political analysts suggest that such declarations are often made to demoralize opposition parties and consolidate the party's base ahead of future elections.
While the SP has been a major player in UP politics for decades, recent electoral trends have seen a shift in voter preferences. Shah's comments reflect the current political landscape where the BJP is seen as the dominant force in the state.
Shah compared the BJP's grip on power in the state to 'Angad's foot,' a reference to the historical figure Angad who is often associated with stability and unshakeable presence in certain political narratives. This analogy suggests that the BJP's hold on the state administration is solid and difficult to dislodge in the foreseeable future.
The statement highlights the confidence within the BJP ranks regarding their electoral strength in Uttar Pradesh. Political analysts suggest that such declarations are often made to demoralize opposition parties and consolidate the party's base ahead of future elections.
While the SP has been a major player in UP politics for decades, recent electoral trends have seen a shift in voter preferences. Shah's comments reflect the current political landscape where the BJP is seen as the dominant force in the state.