Key Points
- Over 4.12 lakh Muslims joined the BJP in UP by September 30, 2024.
- This number is three times the Muslim membership from 2014.
- The membership drive aims at traditionally anti-BJP voters.
- They’re focusing on Western UP, Braj, and Awadh.
- Working with groups like Jamaat Ulema-e-Hind has boosted outreach.
Looma News
The BJP is shaking things up in Uttar Pradesh with a crazy increase in Muslim members. By September 30, 2024, they’ve got over 4.12 lakh new Muslim folks on board—more than three times what they had in 2014! This is pretty wild, especially since Muslims usually don’t go for the BJP.
Kunwar Basit Ali, the head of UP BJP’s Muslim Morcha, is super optimistic about hitting the 5 lakh mark soon as the campaign keeps rolling. “We’re going door to door to connect with Muslim families and strengthen our bonds,” he said, highlighting the second phase of the campaign that runs until October 15.
Political Shift in Focus
What’s really interesting is this spike comes after the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where some folks said the BJP’s lower seat count was due to strategic Muslim voting. Now, with this new membership push, it looks like the BJP is trying to change that story.
They’re zeroing in on important areas like Western Uttar Pradesh, Braj, and Awadh—key spots in elections. The BJP Minority Morcha is busy hosting events near madrassas, dargahs, and schools for minorities. They’ve teamed up with big groups like Jamaat Ulema-e-Hind to really connect with the community.
As the BJP preps for upcoming elections, this rise in Muslim members could really change its usual voter base, shaking up the political scene in Uttar Pradesh. Can’t wait to see how this all unfolds!
