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Hidden in a Coal Truck, Ate in Slums: Who is Dharampal, BJP's Key UP Strategist?
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News18•24-09-2026, 16:26
Hidden in a Coal Truck, Ate in Slums: Who is Dharampal, BJP's Key UP Strategist?
- •BJP has begun strategic groundwork for upcoming assembly elections, appointing Dharampal as State General Secretary (Organization) for Uttar Pradesh.
- •Dharampal's political journey is rooted in struggle, nurturing ABVP in challenging terrains and leading major movements in Uttarakhand and Western UP.
- •He famously evaded police in a coal truck during an agitation and ate in slums to further organizational work for ABVP student union victories.
- •After serving as Jharkhand BJP's General Secretary (Organization), Dharampal was first appointed to UP on August 10, 2022, replacing Sunil Bansal.
- •Under his leadership, BJP secured victories in by-elections, including Gola Gokarnath, and achieved a historic sweep in the UP urban local body elections.
Key Questions Answered
The Bharatiya Janata Party has re-appointed Dharampal as the State General Secretary (Organization) for Uttar Pradesh.
Dharampal was first appointed to the position in Uttar Pradesh on August 10, 2022, succeeding Sunil Bansal.
BJP National President Nitin Naveen announced new General Secretaries and Joint General Secretaries (Organization) across 22 states and regions.
