BJP leader gifts bikes to 4 party workers, son promises Scorpio if father wins polls
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad has triggered political discussion after gifting motorcycles to four mandal presidents in the Thakurdwara Assembly constituency on Diwali.
The leader's son has also promised to give each of them a Scorpio SUV if his father wins the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Rajpal Singh Chauhan, a former BJP district president who has contested the Thakurdwara Assembly seat twice, presented the motorcycles to the four mandal presidents during a workers' conference and Diwali Milan programme organised in the constituency. His son, Amit Chauhan, made the announcement about the proposed Scorpio gifts during the event.
The four mandal presidents who received motorcycles are Deepak Valmiki, Hariom Singh Chauhan, Harpal Singh Saini and Pawan Kumar Sharma. They were invited on stage and honoured before being handed the keys to their new vehicles. Former party office-bearers were also given gifts at the programme, which was attended by several BJP leaders and workers.
The announcement that attracted particular attention was Amit Chauhan's promise to gift a Scorpio to each of the four mandal presidents if his father becomes an MLA in 2027.
While the motorcycles were presented during the Diwali event, the four SUVs were promised in the event of Rajpal Singh Chauhan's electoral victory. The announcement has since become a talking point in Thakurdwara's political circles, particularly as parties begin preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections.
Rajpal Singh Chauhan has previously contested the Thakurdwara Assembly seat twice on a BJP ticket but failed to win either election. His recent organisational activities and outreach to party workers have brought attention to his political ambitions ahead of the next Assembly polls.
The Thakurdwara seat is expected to see competition among several BJP leaders seeking the party's nomination. However, the party has not announced its candidate for the constituency.
The role of mandal presidents is considered important in the BJP's organisational structure, as they coordinate party activities at the local level and help mobilise workers during elections. They also play a role in connecting booth-level workers with the party leadership.BJP DISTRICT PRESIDENT DISTANCES PARTY FROM GIFTS
Reacting to the development, BJP district president Akash Pal said that gifting something to a party worker or office-bearer on Diwali was a personal matter and had no connection with the organisation.
He said he had spoken to all four mandal presidents over the phone and advised them to maintain the dignity of the organisation and discharge their responsibilities impartially.RAJPAL SINGH CHAUHAN CHALLENGES AKHILESH YADAV
During the Diwali Milan programme, Rajpal Singh Chauhan also targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and challenged him to contest the 2027 Assembly elections from Thakurdwara.
Chauhan claimed that if Yadav contested from the constituency, the BJP would ensure that he lost his security deposit. He also made remarks about the Ayodhya and Lord Ram issues and advised the SP chief to visit Vrindavan.
With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, the motorcycle gifts and the promise of Scorpio SUVs have added another dimension to the political activity in Thakurdwara.
Whether Rajpal Singh Chauhan secures the BJP ticket for a third attempt remains to be seen.- EndsWith inputs from Jagat Gautam
