BJP Gains Psychological Boost for Kedarnath By-Election After Haryana assembly Victory

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BJP confidence has boosted for the upcoming Kedarnath Assembly by-election as party won the Haryana Assembly elections 2024. The Kedarnath bypoll is expected to be announced soon. Besides it, the BJP confidence has also boosted  for the upcoming local body elections too.

In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured a resounding victory by winning all five seats in Uttarakhand for the third consecutive time. However, the party faced a setback in the Badrinath and Manglaur Assembly by-elections, where Congress emerged victorious. Both these seats were previously held by the opposition, but the results signaled a potential challenge for BJP. Now, with the Kedarnath by-election approaching, BJP’s triumph in Haryana has come at a crucial time, giving the party a psychological edge.

The Haryana victory was significant, especially as most exit polls had predicted tough conditions for the BJP. Defying these predictions, the party secured a historic third term in the state. This unexpected win has significantly boosted the morale of BJP cadres, who are now more energized for the Kedarnath by-election. The party has already launched large-scale preparations, with both government and organizational leaders actively working on the ground in Kedarnath.

Impact on Local Body Elections Apart from the Kedarnath by-election, Uttarakhand is also gearing up for local body elections, and the BJP’s Haryana victory could have a positive spillover effect here as well. The Haryana results reaffirmed that the “Modi wave” continues to resonate across the country, with voters maintaining their faith in BJP’s leadership. This could provide an advantage to the BJP in the forthcoming local body elections in Uttarakhand, bolstering its chances of success in yet another electoral contest.

The party’s strategic preparations and renewed confidence signal a strong contest in both the Kedarnath by-election and the local body elections, with BJP aiming to consolidate its position across Uttarakhand.