Former IPS Officer M. Nageshwar Rao’s Party Begins UP Poll Preparations, Invites Applications for All 403 Assembly Seats
Former IPS officer and ex-interim CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao’s Sarvajan Sanatan Party begins its candidate-selection process for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, inviting applications for all 403 constituencies.
Former IPS Officer M. Nageshwar Rao’s Party Gears Up for 2027 UP Elections, Invites Aspirants for All 403 Seats.
The Sarvajan Sanatan Party, led by retired IPS officer and former interim CBI Director M. Nageshwar Rao, has launched the first phase of its candidate-selection process for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, inviting preliminary applications from eligible aspirants across all 403 constituencies.
The Sarvajan Sanatan Party, headed by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and interim Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director M. Nageshwar Rao, has begun preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections by inviting applications from prospective candidates for all 403 constituencies in the state.
Rao, who serves as the party’s National President, announced the launch of the first phase of the candidate-selection exercise. The initiative seeks preliminary applications from individuals interested in contesting the upcoming Assembly elections on the party’s ticket.The move signals the party’s intention to expand its political presence in Uttar Pradesh and participate in the electoral contest across the state.
Candidate Selection to Be Conducted in Two Phases
According to Rao, the ongoing application exercise is intended primarily for preliminary screening. Candidates who meet the initial requirements will be invited to participate in the second phase, during which they will have to submit detailed personal information and supporting documents.
Clarifying the purpose of the exercise, Rao said:
“This application is solely for preliminary screening in the first phase. Applicants found preliminarily suitable will be asked to provide detailed information and the required documents in the second phase.”
He also emphasised that submitting an application would not automatically entitle an aspirant to a party ticket. The final decision on candidate selection will rest with the party’s authorised leadership.
Eligibility Criteria for Prospective Candidates
The party has outlined the following basic eligibility conditions for individuals seeking consideration:
* Indian Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of India.
* Uttar Pradesh Voter Registration: Their names must appear on the electoral roll of an Assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
* Minimum Age: Applicants must have attained 25 years of age by the date of scrutiny of nomination papers.
* Ideological Commitment: Aspirants must subscribe to the Sarvajan Sanatan Party’s ideology, objectives and policies and demonstrate their willingness to work in accordance with them.
The party has reiterated that the preliminary application process does not guarantee an election ticket, with the final selection subject to its internal assessment and approval.
M. Nageshwar Rao Advocates Politics Beyond Identity-Based Divisions
Rao’s entry into electoral politics reflects his stated emphasis on India’s civilisational heritage, constitutional democracy and public welfare. He joined the Sarvajan Sanatan Party as its National President at Kashi in Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganga, nearly a month before announcing the candidate-selection exercise for Uttar Pradesh. Outlining his political philosophy, Rao has called for moving beyond divisive and identity-driven politics towards a broader national vision.
He stated:
“The alternative is not another form of identity politics, but a politics rooted in Bharat’s civilisational ethos, constitutional democracy, and the welfare and dignity of every citizen.”
Describing the party’s broader vision, he said it seeks to build a nation that is modern in its outlook, firmly rooted in its civilisational heritage and united by a common purpose.
Elaborating further, Rao said:
“We do not seek to recreate the past. We seek to take the best of what Bharat has inherited, renew it for the present, enrich it through knowledge and innovation, and transmit it strengthened to future generations.”
His statements indicate an attempt to position the party around a combination of cultural heritage, democratic values, national development and citizen welfare.
Who Is M. Nageshwar Rao?
M. Nageshwar Rao is a retired 1986-batch Indian Police Service officer of the Odisha cadre. He came into national prominence during his tenure in the Central Bureau of Investigation, where he served as Additional Director and twice held interim charge as the agency’s Director.His career includes several significant assignments, particularly in the CBI and the Union Government.
