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Former CBI Chief's Party Launches Candidate Search for UP Assembly Elections

Sarvajan Sanatana Party, led by former Central Bureau of Investigation chief M. Nageshwar Rao, has initiated the process of identifying candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections. The party announced it will contest all 403 assembly seats in the state.

LSN India · 9 November 2026

Former CBI Chief's Party Launches Candidate Search for UP Assembly Elections

The Sarvajan Sanatana Party has begun accepting applications from potential candidates ahead of the next Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, marking the party's formal entry into the state's electoral process. The party, headed by M. Nageshwar Rao, who previously served as CBI chief, announced the launch of the first phase of candidate selection on Monday.

According to party officials, the recruitment drive aims to identify suitable candidates across all 403 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. The party has opened applications to prospective candidates interested in representing the Sarvajan Sanatana Party in the forthcoming polls.

The move signals the party's ambition to establish a significant presence in India's most populous state. By fielding candidates across all seats, the party is positioning itself as a comprehensive political force, though detailed information about the party's organizational structure and electoral strategy remains limited.

The timing of the candidate recruitment process suggests the party is preparing well in advance of the assembly elections, traditionally held in Uttar Pradesh every five years. The state's elections are significant given its substantial representation in the national parliament and its role in shaping national political trends.