The BJP, out to secure an unprecedented third term in Uttarakhand, had chalked out a detailed blueprint that includes a state-wide campaign to reinstate the names of individuals that were removed from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
The BJP will contest the upcoming elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. He is the second Chief Minister after Narayan Dutt Tiwari to complete a full five-year term. Tiwari was a two-time Chief Minister who served consecutive terms. In the last assembly elections, the BJP made history by returning to power in a state that developed a revolving door system, always ushering out the incumbent. The party is also strengthening its organisational structure, with senior leaders working to rein in internal factionalism and address the grievances of veteran leaders and party workers.
Now, the party aims to create history once again by winning a third consecutive term, with a target of 60 seats. To counter this, the party may drop a chunk of its 47 sitting MLAs. Around 10 could be shown the door, sources said.
The BJP maintains that there is no significant discontent among ‘Gen Z’ in Uttarakhand. The Citizens for Justice and Peace movement, which gained traction in Delhi, has had no impact in Uttarakhand. The BJP also claims that the campaign against alleged ‘vote theft’- spearheaded by the ‘INDIA’ bloc -has failed to gain any real traction on the ground.
Promises to create job opportunities for the youth are also expected.
Sources said for women voters – always a key constituency — the state may announce new welfare schemes.

