<p>As the BJP won a massive victory in UP in 2017, Yogi Adityanath, was, in a surprise move, catapulted to the CM’s post. The outspoken Hindutva face of the BJP has risen since then as a main vote catcher for the party. For the BJP and its supporters, he has delivered all: the Hindu consolidation, the anti-minority stance, his fiery speeches espousing Hindutva etc. He is also highlighting developmental projects that he has implemented in the state. But a second innings in UP is not yet in the bag for him. A resurgent Samajwadi Party leader, Akhilesh Yadav, has mounted a belligerent challenge. The former CM is drawing impressive crowds in his poll rallies, making the election scene interesting. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the webinar live here:</strong></p>.<p><strong>Speakers:</strong><br />1. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay (Political commentator, New Delhi)<br />2. Sharat Pradhan (Political commentator, Lucknow)<br />3. Sanjay Pandey, Special Correspondent, Deccan Herald, Lucknow<br />4. J P Shukla, Political Commentator, Lucknow<br />5. B S Arun (Moderator; Deputy Editor, Deccan Herald, Bengaluru)</p>
<p>As the BJP won a massive victory in UP in 2017, Yogi Adityanath, was, in a surprise move, catapulted to the CM’s post. The outspoken Hindutva face of the BJP has risen since then as a main vote catcher for the party. For the BJP and its supporters, he has delivered all: the Hindu consolidation, the anti-minority stance, his fiery speeches espousing Hindutva etc. He is also highlighting developmental projects that he has implemented in the state. But a second innings in UP is not yet in the bag for him. A resurgent Samajwadi Party leader, Akhilesh Yadav, has mounted a belligerent challenge. The former CM is drawing impressive crowds in his poll rallies, making the election scene interesting. </p>.<p><strong>Watch the webinar live here:</strong></p>.<p><strong>Speakers:</strong><br />1. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay (Political commentator, New Delhi)<br />2. Sharat Pradhan (Political commentator, Lucknow)<br />3. Sanjay Pandey, Special Correspondent, Deccan Herald, Lucknow<br />4. J P Shukla, Political Commentator, Lucknow<br />5. B S Arun (Moderator; Deputy Editor, Deccan Herald, Bengaluru)</p>
