BJP leadership will pick next UP CM after polls, says minister; SP calls it voice of 'dissent'

After Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad said the state’s next chief minister will be decided by the BJP’s central leadership after the assembly polls, Samajwadi Party members suggested that the ruling party is divided over the leadership issue.

Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya has said the state’s next chief minister will be decided by the BJP’s central leadership after the assembly polls, prompting the Samajwadi Party to suggest that the ruling party is divided on the leadership issue. The labour minister made the remark Sunday at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state headquarter here while replying to a question from reporters. ALSO READ: BSP in crisis as rebel MLAs weaken cadres ahead of UP Assembly election