SaralnamaBJP named UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya as co-incharge for Bihar elections. Maurya's appointment aims to strengthen BJP's OBC support in Bihar. He led BJP to victory in UP's 2017 polls. Maurya won Phulpur Lok Sabha seat in 2014. He became UP BJP president in 2016. After 2017 UP victory, Maurya became Deputy CM. He kept this role after 2022 polls despite losing his seat. Maurya recently led an Indian delegation to Russia. His new role may boost his position in UP and national politics. (Updated 27 Sep 2025, 23:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BJP named UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya as co-incharge for Bihar elections
- Maurya's appointment aims to strengthen BJP's OBC support in Bihar
- He led BJP to victory in UP's 2017 polls