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Speculations rise over Keshav Prasad Maurya contesting from Prayagraj North
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News18•14-10-2026, 14:20
Speculations rise over Keshav Prasad Maurya contesting from Prayagraj North
- •Political discussions in Uttar Pradesh suggest that Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya may leave his old seat, Sirathu, to contest from the Prayagraj City North assembly constituency in the 2027 elections.
- •The shift is being discussed because political equations in Sirathu were not entirely favorable in the last election, making Prayagraj North a potentially safer and stronger BJP stronghold.
- •Responding to the rumors, Keshav Prasad Maurya stated that he considers himself a candidate for all 403 assembly seats, noting that ticket distribution is decided by the party leadership.
- •The Prayagraj North seat features a significant voter base of Brahmins and Kayasthas, alongside prominent figures from the opposition also staking their claims on the constituency.
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Speculations have arisen because political equations on his previous seat, Sirathu, did not fully favor the BJP in the last election, prompting discussions about finding a safe stronghold for him.
The constituency features around 60,000 Brahmin voters, 50,000 Kayastha voters, 30,000 Vaishya voters, 25,000 voters from Keshav Maurya's caste, 25,000 Yadavs, 20,000 Patels, 20,000 Muslims, and 60,000 Scheduled Caste voters.
Maurya did not explicitly name any seat when asked, stating instead that he considers himself a candidate for all 403 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, leaving ticket decisions to the party's central parliamentary board.
