The upcoming election in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, takes on new dimensions as BJP stalwart Santosh Singh Gangwar is denied a ticket after eight terms, making it a battleground for the Opposition INDIA bloc. Former Union minister Gangwar's replacement, Chhatrapal Singh Gangwar, faces off against Congress-turned-SP candidate Praveen Singh Aron. While BJP remains confident in Chhatrapal's candidacy, Aron's campaign is bolstered by the support of SP's Bhagwat Saran Gangwar and discontent over Santosh's exclusion. The election is poised to test BJP's stronghold in the region amidst shifting loyalties and a charged political atmosphere.