Hardeep Puri dropped from BJP’s UP Rajya Sabha list: Who made the cut?

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The BJP has surprised with a fresh slate of Rajya Sabha nominees from Uttar Pradesh, leaving out Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and BL Verma. The eight new candidates reflect a carefully balanced caste and regional strategy ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election. Could the omissions signal a Union Cabinet reshuffle? And what do the numbers mean for the upcoming Rajya Sabha contest? Follow Business Standard for more. #hardeepsinghpuri #bjp #rajyasabha #politicalnews Important Playlists National News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YXb9Oh62yur4MRCdRLL6gCt Business News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YVXM88oXiuA1JMLZtODGP1y World News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YW0Swy6-R3i50F5FbtDRiEe BS Decoded: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK5e1a2965YWYuC7DEL8Lxl-rhiElowEE Want access to Business Standard’s premium insights? Join our exclusive LinkedIn communities and connect with top voices in the BFSI space—on

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