Mission 2027 from Meerut: Will PM Modi's rally reunite Jat voters with BJP?
Meerut: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is viewing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Meerut on Sunday as a turning point in its efforts to re-establish its political influence in the Jat-dominated region of western Uttar Pradesh.
A political message
It is believed that a strategy has been developed to transform the inauguration of development projects into a political message ahead of the UP assembly elections 2027. A key objective of this rally is considered to be reuniting Jat voters who had distanced themselves from the party following the farmers' protests.
The event is also considered significant in terms of compensating for potential losses suffered in the Lok Sabha elections. The presence of Jat leader and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, on stage with the Prime Minister is being seen as a sign of this broader social balance.
Mohiuddinpur meeting not merely a formal event
Following the inauguration of the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro, the public meeting held in Mohiuddinpur is not being considered merely a formal event but part of a strategy to convey a strong political message to a broader electorate, where development projects will serve as a medium of communication.
According to political analysts, this event could serve as a show of strength. Development, nationalism, and organizational strength have been made central themes of the campaign, ensuring that the voices emanating from Meerut can effectively reach other districts of the state.
Achievements of the "double-engine" govt
The BJP is prominently highlighting the Metro and Namo Bharat projects as achievements of the "double-engine" government. The party claims that improved connectivity will give new impetus to education, industry, and real estate. However, analysts believe that parallel to this development discourse lies an effort to address social dynamics.
Meerut a key stage in PM Modi's election campaigns
It is noteworthy that Meerut has been a key stage in Prime Minister Modi's election campaigns. On February 5, 2014, the Lok Sabha election campaign began here with the "Shankhnaad Rally." After this, in 2019 and 2024 also the election bugle was blown from Meerut, which has given this city a special place in the political strategy of BJP.