The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday appointed Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Bhupender Yadav as in-charges for the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar and West Bengal, respectively. Both ministers are seasoned poll managers and key leaders from the OBC community, adding significant political weight to the party's strategy. Advertisement

Pradhan, who will handle the Bihar elections slated for November, is a veteran of the state's political landscape, having previously been involved in the party's successful 2010 Bihar campaign. Yadav, who has extensive experience overseeing electoral battles in Bihar and Gujarat, will lead the charge in West Bengal, where the BJP is looking to challenge Mamata Banerjee's 15-year hold on power.

In addition to Pradhan and Yadav, the BJP h

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