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Amit Shah Aims for BJP ‘Hat‑Trick’ in Uttarakhand, Targets 65 Seats
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:09 PM
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the BJP will contest 65 of the 70 assembly seats in Uttarakhand, seeking a third consecutive term.
The BJP is gearing up for the upcoming Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled later this year, with a clear objective of securing a third straight term in the hill state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing party workers, said the party will field candidates in 65 out of the 70 constituencies, aiming for a decisive majority.
Shah’s remarks underscore the party’s confidence after winning the state in the 2017 and 2022 polls. By targeting 65 seats, the BJP hopes to replicate its previous performance and achieve a ‘hat‑trick’ of victories, a phrase the minister used to describe the desired three‑term streak.
Political analysts note that the aggressive seat‑targeting could intensify competition with regional rivals and the opposition Congress, which is expected to contest all seats. The BJP’s strategy will now focus on consolidating its base, especially in key districts, as the election campaign gains momentum.
Shah’s remarks underscore the party’s confidence after winning the state in the 2017 and 2022 polls. By targeting 65 seats, the BJP hopes to replicate its previous performance and achieve a ‘hat‑trick’ of victories, a phrase the minister used to describe the desired three‑term streak.
Political analysts note that the aggressive seat‑targeting could intensify competition with regional rivals and the opposition Congress, which is expected to contest all seats. The BJP’s strategy will now focus on consolidating its base, especially in key districts, as the election campaign gains momentum.