Keshav Prasad Maurya

Keshav Prasad Maurya is an Indian politician currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. A prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he has played a significant role in the party's expansion among Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state. Maurya previously served as a Member of Parliament for Phulpur and has been deeply involved in right-wing Hindu organizations, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, throughout his career. He is known for his advocacy of cow protectionism and his efforts to consolidate the BJP's support base across various social groups in Uttar Pradesh.