BJP plans to field Muslim candidate in UP's assembly bypoll for the first time ever

The BJP is planning to nominate a Muslim candidate for the Kundarki assembly bypoll. Besides Kundarki, bypolls are also due on Karhal, Katehari, Milkipur, Khair, Sisamau, Phulpur, Majahwan, Ghaziabad and Meerapur. Of the 10 bypoll-bound seats, BJP had won Khair, Phulpur and Ghaziabad while SP had won five - Katehari, Karhal, Milkipur, Sisamau and Kundarki. Meerapur and Majahwan were won by BJP allies, RLD and NISHAD party, respectively.