# Brij Bhushan acquittal fuels BJP’s UP poll strategy speculation 2026-08-07T12:38:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A Delhi court acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges, triggering fresh political debate over his role in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. He received a hero's welcome in Ayodhya and Gonda, with thousands of supporters greeting him. The BJP had denied him a ticket for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls after the allegations but fielded his son Karan Bhushan Singh from Kaiserganj. Political observers, cited by New Indian Express, say the acquittal gives the party flexibility to use his influence in about 25 assembly seats in eastern UP. Meanwhile, wrestlers who protested, including Vinesh Phogat, said they would appeal to a higher court. Congress and Samajwadi Party reiterated support for the women. National Herald reports that Brij Bhushan told a gathering the allegations were politically motivated and reduced the issue to "good touch, bad touch". The outlet also links this to a separate complaint by former hockey captain Asunta Lakra against Hockey India officials, raising questions about safety for women in Indian sport. ## Coverage - newindianexpress.com - nationalheraldindia.com Tags: acquittal, BJP, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, political strategy, Uttar Pradesh elections, wrestlers case Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/brij-bhushan-acquittal-revives-bjps-2027-up-election-strategy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/brij-bhushan-acquittal-revives-bjps-2027-up-election-strategy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.