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Praveen Kumar Nishad, a prominent leader from the NISHAD Party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), continues to be a significant figure in Uttar Pradesh politics. He first entered national politics by winning the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat in the 2018 by-election as a Samajwadi Party candidate backed by a broad alliance, delivering a historic defeat to the BJP in what was long considered a party stronghold. After his initial victory, Praveen Nishad later joined the BJP along with other leaders, a move that reshaped local political alignments and reflected his growing influence in the region. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Praveen Kumar Nishad contested from the Sant Kabir Nagar constituency on a BJP ticket. Although he delivered a strong performance, he finished as first runner-up, showcasing continued electoral relevance and maintaining support across the region. Nishad has also stayed active on social media and in community engagement, highlighting infrastructure improvements and connectivity projects in his constituency, including bridges and local development initiatives that aim to strengthen service delivery and local infrastructure. As a leader closely associated with the NISHAD Party’s base and BJP’s broader strategy in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Praveen Kumar Nishad remains central to discussions about rural outreach, caste coalition politics, and electoral strategies ahead of future state and national polls.

Ravi Kishan, the Member of Parliament representing Gorakhpur in the Lok Sabha, remains actively involved in ongoing political developments both locally and nationally. He has been fielded again as the BJP candidate from Gorakhpur in recent elections, continuing his strong presence in the constituency which is considered a key BJP stronghold. In recent political activity, Ravi Kishan has taken on the role of a star campaigner in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, engaging in rallies and public statements that have sparked lively discussions — including spirited exchanges with fellow Bhojpuri personalities turned politicians over campaign strategies and ideological differences. A notable moment capturing political attention was his meeting with Tej Pratap Yadav at Patna Airport, which generated speculation about emerging political equations in the region, even as the leaders reiterated their focus on public welfare and election goals. As an MP, Ravi Kishan continues to voice his perspectives on national and state politics, criticize opposition strategies, and support his party’s development agenda — all while balancing his roles as both a public representative and a cultural figure.