Preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections have gathered momentum as former interim Central Bureau of Investigation director and retired IPS officer M. Nageswara Rao prepares to enter the state’s electoral arena with a newly formed political outfit. His party, the Sarvajan Sanatan Party, plans to contest all 403 assembly constituencies across the state. In line with this objective, the party has initiated its outreach by inviting applications from prospective candidates statewide, marking an ambitious initial step toward establishing a political footprint across Uttar Pradesh.
Invitations open for candidates across all constituencies
Announcing the initial phase of the candidate selection process on social media platform X, Nageswara Rao stated that the party is seeking formal applications for every single constituency in the state. By intending to field nominees across all 403 seats, the Sarvajan Sanatan Party aims to register a comprehensive presence in the upcoming assembly polls. The broad scope of the candidate search underscores the leadership’s electoral ambitions, though the party has yet to disclose specific procedural guidelines, application deadlines, or vetted shortlists.
Transition from premier policing to active politics
Nageswara Rao, a resident of Hyderabad and a retired senior police officer, served as the interim director of the CBI during his tenure in public service. He entered active politics in October 2026, assuming the role of national president of the Sarvajan Sanatan Party during a gathering held in Varanasi. Following his formal appointment in Varanasi, Rao turned his focus toward building a competitive organizational structure within Uttar Pradesh to challenge established political players ahead of the 2027 elections.
Organizational groundwork ahead of the 2027 elections
The party now faces the operational task of establishing grassroots structures and screening viable candidates across several hundred constituencies. While the call for prospective candidates represents the first major administrative measure, the Sarvajan Sanatan Party has yet to release its formal election manifesto, primary ideological agenda, internal party architecture, or stance on potential alliances with existing regional or national parties. Observers note that subsequent announcements regarding its core political agenda and constituency-level infrastructure will determine its ultimate viability in the upcoming electoral contest.
