The Uttar Pradesh MLC election results have reignited debate over the BJP's electoral strategy ahead of the Assembly polls. Critics argue that poor candidate selection cost the party key contests, while growing anti-incumbency at the local, state and central levels poses an added challenge. The discussion also focuses on whether Akhilesh Yadav's caste-based mobilisation has dented the BJP's support among non-Yadav OBCs and non-Jatav Dalits, and whether concerns over erosion within sections.