Uttar Pradesh’s Rising Stars.

An online survey by Whispers in the Corridors has highlighted some interesting choices for Uttar Pradesh’s popular young political leaders. The survey reflects the growing influence of established leaders as well as new-generation faces who could shape the future of UP politics.

Yogi Adityanath —

Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh

The clear first choice, with strong support for his leadership, governance and political influence.

Akhilesh Yadav —

Samajwadi Party leader and former Chief Minister

Continues to remain one of the most influential young political faces in Uttar Pradesh.

Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ —

Minister, Uttar Pradesh Government

His administrative experience and strong grassroots connection make him a prominent political face.

Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’ —

Lok Sabha MP, Nagina; National President, Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)

A prominent Dalit icon, Chandrashekhar has established a strong political presence among younger voters.

Aakash Anand —

Bahujan Samaj Party leader

A key face of the younger generation of BSP leadership, building his political profile across the state.

Dimple Yadav —

Lok Sabha MP, Mainpuri; Samajwadi Party

A prominent SP face with considerable public appeal and a strong grassroots connection.

Iqra Hasan —

Lok Sabha MP, Kairana; Samajwadi Party

A prominent minority face in UP politics, with growing popularity among young voters.

Pankaj Singh —

BJP MLA

Son of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Pankaj Singh is an influential young BJP leader with a growing organisational profile.

Shalabh Mani Tripathi —

BJP MLA

A prominent BJP leader and former journalist, Shalabh Mani Tripathi has built a strong public profile through his political and communication skills.

Rajeshwar Singh —

BJP MLA

A prominent political voice with an active public profile and strong engagement on issues of governance and development.

Sandeep Singh —

BJP leader

A young BJP face who has built a significant political and organisational presence in Uttar Pradesh.

Kamlesh Paswan —

BJP leader

An important political face from eastern Uttar Pradesh with a strong grassroots presence.

Priya Saroj —

Lok Sabha MP

One of the prominent young faces to have made her mark through electoral politics.

Aditi Singh —

Young political leader

Known for her public profile and popularity among the youth, she has carved out an individual political identity.

Aditya Yadav —

Samajwadi Party leader

Represents the younger generation of SP leadership and is building his political presence.

Pushpendra Saroj —

Young political leader

His electoral success has brought him considerable attention as one of the younger faces in UP politics.

Ragini Sonkar —

Samajwadi Party MLA

A prominent young political face from the Samajwadi Party, known for her active political presence and engagement with issues concerning the younger generation.

Anoop Pradhan Valmiki —

Lok Sabha MP, Hathras; Bharatiya Janata Party

A young BJP parliamentarian who has established his presence in Uttar Pradesh politics.

Rohit Mishra —

President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM)

As the youth wing leader, he represents the BJP’s effort to strengthen its connection with the younger generation.

Abhijat Mishra —

General Secretary, Uttar Pradesh BJP

A key organisational leader in the state BJP, with an important role in the party’s political and organisational activities.

(For more details, read the September edition of Whispers in the Corridors (Hindi))