BJP in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh Election Formula- This year, assembly elections are to be held in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Even though BJP’s hold in Hindi speaking states is strong, the party does not want to leave any stone unturned for the upcoming state assembly elections. Sources say that similar to its Madhya Pradesh strategy of fielding MPs and Union ministers, BJP is trying to replicate this model in Rajasthan also. It can field many MPs here in constituencies where their caste is dominant.
BJP is in the process of finalizing names for the first list of candidates for the Rajasthan elections. Continuing its latest strategy of announcing candidates for the upcoming assembly elections much before the election schedule is announced, BJP’s Central Election Committee (CEC) on Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief JP Nadda. Possible candidates from Chhattisgarh were also discussed in the meeting. The party may field several MPs in Chhattisgarh, including its state unit chief Arun Sao.
Ahead of the CEC meeting late on Sunday evening, several meetings have been held in Delhi with BJP leaders from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in the last two days. Leaders of the two states had met at Nadda’s residence, which was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Announcement of candidates possible in Navratri
The BJP is likely to announce its first list of candidates for Rajasthan during Navratri which may include over 30 names including former chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, leader of opposition Rajendra Rathore, former state unit chief Satish Poonia and many others. The party may field several MPs including Kirori Lal Meena, Sukhbir Singh Jaunpuriya, Diya Kumari and Baba Balak Nath. There is also a possibility that some Union Ministers may be made candidates in the Assembly elections to send a message on collective leadership.
BJP’s formula in Chhattisgarh
The party may also announce candidates for Chhattisgarh around this time. She has already announced 21 candidates. In both the states, BJP has made it clear that the candidates will be selected on the basis of ground reports and surveys. Only one ticket will be given for a family.