BJP may drop up to 40% of sitting MLAs ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections

BJP is considering replacing 30–40% of its sitting MLAs in UP ahead of the 2027 elections.
The move aims to counter anti-incumbency, with multiple-term MLAs likely to face greater scrutiny.
• In 2022, retained BJP candidates had an 85% win rate, compared to 77% for replacement candidates.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, 11 of 16 new BJP candidates won, while only 20 of 46 incumbents retained their seats.

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