BJP announces poll in-charges for Assembly elections in U.P., Punjab and Gujarat
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new poll in-charges for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Senior party leaders Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, and Tarun Chug have been tasked with overseeing election preparations in these states.
Why it matters
These appointments signal the start of the BJP's strategic planning for key state elections, which are critical for maintaining political dominance in India.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) announced the poll in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat for the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections.
BJP MP and national general secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed as the poll in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, while party’s national general secretary and MP Satish Poonia, and MP Tarun Chug will lead the election in Punjab and Gujarat respectively.
In addition, BJP national secretary Satish was selected as the co-incharge for the Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh.
BJP informed that the appointments made by the party's national president, Nitin Nabin, will come into effect immediately. ”The appointment of other State in-charges will be made in due course,” the party added.
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