BJP Announces New State Presidents in 9 States Including MP, Maharashtra, Andhra, and Telangana. National President Election May Be Delayed; Party Focuses on Upcoming Assembly Elections.
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recently appointed new state presidents in 9 states. The party's objective is to strengthen the organization and prepare for the upcoming elections. However, there are indications of a delay in the election of the national president as the party's attention is currently focused on assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Delhi, and Haryana.
Madhya Pradesh: Hemant Khandelwal Given Command
In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP has appointed Hemant Kumar Khandelwal as the new state president. He has been a two-time MLA and MP from Betul. He is considered close to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. He also has a good hold in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Through this appointment, the party is signaling its intention to woo the Vaishya community.
Maharashtra: Ravindra Chavan Given Responsibility
In Maharashtra, Ravindra Chavan, a four-time MLA from Dombivli, has been made the state president. He has held ministerial portfolios in the state government, including Public Works, Food and Civil Supplies. Chavan is considered a trusted aide of Devendra Fadnavis. His appointment aims to improve coordination between the party organization and the government.
Uttarakhand: Mahendra Bhatt's Return
In Uttarakhand, the BJP has once again appointed Mahendra Bhatt as the state president. He was also in this position in 2022. Bhatt has been a two-time MLA and started his political career with ABVP. By forming a pair of a Thakur Chief Minister and a Brahmin president in the state, the party has tried to strike a caste balance.
Himachal Pradesh: Rajiv Bindal as President for the Third Time
In Himachal Pradesh, Rajiv Bindal has been appointed as the state president for the third consecutive time. Bindal has been a five-time MLA and was once the state's health minister. He is considered close to the party's national president JP Nadda. Bindal's appointment clearly shows the strategy of maintaining stability in the organization.
Andhra Pradesh: Representation for Backward Classes
In Andhra Pradesh, the BJP has appointed PVN Madhav as the state president. He is an old BJP leader and a b face of the party in Andhra. His father was also the BJP president in undivided Andhra. PVN Madhav has been associated with the party's youth wing and the RSS. He represents the backward classes, through which the party is trying to connect with this section.
Telangana: Ramchander Rao Gets the Opportunity
In Telangana, N Ramchander Rao has been appointed as the state president. This decision was taken despite the sidelining of several senior leaders, which also caused a stir within the party. Especially Raja Singh resigned from the party in protest against this decision. Despite this, the party has reposed faith in Ramchander Rao.
Other States: Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Lakshadweep
The BJP has also made organizational appointments in some other states and union territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Lakshadweep. However, the names of the presidents in these states had already been announced.
National President Election Postponed for Now
According to party sources, the appointment of presidents in at least 19 states is necessary for the election of the national president. The BJP has so far made appointments in 28 states and union territories, but the party is not in a hurry regarding the national president election for now. One big reason for this is that assembly elections are to be held in several important states in the coming months, where the party's entire focus is concentrated.
