AGRA, Jan. 25 -- In his first address in Uttar Pradesh after assuming office, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin on Sunday called upon party workers to gear up for the 2027 assembly elections. Addressing a gathering in Vrindavan, he warned against "divisive forces" saying they become active during elections and oppose the pace of development in the state.

Targeting opposition parties without naming them, Nabin alleged that such forces attempt to divide society during elections and "return to foreign countries once the polls are over".

Sunday's visit marked Nabin's first trip to Uttar Pradesh since becoming BJP national president. He began his tour with visits to the religious towns of Mathura and Vrindavan.

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