New Delhi: Speculations are rife over an organisational reshuffle in BJP, besides a possible expansion of the cabinet ministers in the Modi government. Attention has turned to leaders from poll-bound states and those holding key organisational responsibilities, reported HT.
There has been no expansion or reshuffle since the government was sworn in for a third consecutive term in June, 2024. A meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and scheduled for May 21, has triggered such speculations around possible changes
According to the report, people aware of the developments said changes in both the party organisation and the Union cabinet are likely after newly appointed BJP president Nitin Nabin announces his new team.
The reshuffle is being seen as part of the party’s preparations for upcoming assembly elections and its broader political strategy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the new BJP leadership are expected to play a central role in the exercise, the report claims.
“The council of ministers meets at regular intervals. At the moment the country is dealing with a set of challenges that are a result of external factors (the Iran war) and therefore, such a meeting is not unusual,” a source in the government told HT.
“There is a possibility that some senior leaders who are Union ministers or have been in key positions such as state presidents or ministers could be given important organisational positions to strengthen the party ahead of the crucial election in 2029. Next year, we have polls in states such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, which also require strong leadership and astute planning,” a senior party leader was quoted as saying in the report.
