Discussions are abuzz in political circles regarding the renewed political activism of Vasundhara Raje, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and a senior leader of the BJP. Her meeting with RSS Chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat in Jodhpur on Wednesday has sparked considerable interest among political observers and BJP workers.
Jaipur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat is currently on a nine-day visit to Jodhpur. During his stay, he will participate in the RSS's All India Coordination Committee meeting. It was during this visit that former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje met with the Sangh chief, engaging in a conversation for approximately 20 minutes.
Raje has been politically sidelined for the past year and a half, but her meeting with the Sangh chief has become a topic of discussion in political corridors. Given Vasundhara Raje's long-standing association with the RSS and her close ties with senior leaders of the organization, this meeting is being interpreted in various political contexts. It is believed that Raje may be given an important responsibility within the party in the coming days.
Meeting between Vasundhara Raje and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Dr. Mohan Bhagwat is currently visiting Jodhpur and will be here for 9 days to attend the coordination committee meeting of the Sangh. During this period, former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje held a conversation with the Sangh chief for about 20 minutes. Raje had been relatively on the political sidelines for the past year and a half. This meeting has fueled speculation about her political standing and upcoming responsibilities.
Raje has a long association with the Sangh and maintains close relationships with many of its senior leaders. Political analysts believe that following this meeting, the possibility of Raje being assigned a significant national role in the party has increased.
Market of Political Speculation
Political analysts and senior BJP leaders are interpreting this meeting in several different ways. Primarily, three major political speculations are being discussed:
1. National President Post in BJP
A section within the BJP believes that Vasundhara Raje could be given a significant responsibility such as the National President. She has b popular support and is considered to have a firm grip over party leaders and workers. The process for electing a new National President in the BJP is expected to commence soon. Since the party's National President is usually chosen from among senior leaders associated with the Sangh, Raje is being considered for this role. Political experts suggest that the purpose of Raje's meeting with the Sangh chief might also be to communicate and share her thoughts with the party leadership.
2. Raje's Preference May Get Opportunity
If Vasundhara Raje is not given the post of National President, then a leader of her preference might be given this responsibility. Raje's meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah in the recent past also indicate that the party leadership values her opinion. Political observers state that Raje's influence and the importance of her political decisions could play a crucial role in future party strategies and leadership changes.
3. Renewed Active Role in the Party
Raje showed relatively less activism in the party during the 2023 assembly elections and the Lok Sabha elections. She participated in a limited number of rallies during the assembly elections and was active only in the Jhalawar Lok Sabha constituency during the Lok Sabha elections, where her son Dushyant Singh was in the electoral fray. According to political experts, Raje was dissatisfied with PM Modi and Amit Shah due to not being given more responsibilities during the election period. Discussions are ongoing about her relationship with the party leadership strengthening after her meeting with Mohan Bhagwat.
