GORAKHPUR, Jan. 6 -- Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, who arrived at his parliamentary constituency, Maharajganj, for the first time after becoming the president of the Uttar Pradesh BJP on Tuesday, called on party workers to secure a bigger mandate in the 2027 Assembly elections than the 2017 win. He said a strong victory is essential to position Uttar Pradesh as a leading state in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision by 2047.

Chaudhary told party workers that the BJP stands strong because of its dedicated grassroots workers. He noted the transformation of UP under chief minister Yogi Adityanath, stating the state has witnessed progress in law and order, development and good governance.

Speaking to media persons, the seven-time MP from n...