Rajasthan BJP weighs options for cabinet expansion

December 22, 2023

After Bhajan Lal Sharma became the Chief Minister, the search for a new state president started in the BJP. The party has indicated, by assigning the responsibility of the new state president for Chhattisgarh to MLA Kiran Singh Deo, that a new face could also be given the responsibility in...

Kharge faces uphill task of managing own party workers, opponents

December 21, 2023

The Congress Working ommittee (CWC) meeting to be held here in New Delhi on Thursday has become important in many ways. First of all, it is a big challenge for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to make a strategy to strike a balance between own people and other adversaries. The CWC...

OPS, Chiranjeevi Yojana await verdict in Rajasthan

December 19, 2023

After the formation of the Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan, the biggest question now is what will happen to the decisions and public welfare schemes of the previous Ashok Gehlot government. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said during the election campaign that the schemes of the Congress government...

Congress values Gehlot’s experience for Lok Sabha polls

December 18, 2023

The era of BJP leader Vasundhara Raje in Rajasthan may have concluded, but for Congress, former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot remains significant in the state’s political landscape. While the party high command may not assign him a state post, Gehlot could play a crucial role at the central level. Anticipating...

Rajasthan BJP aims for diversity in leadership

December 18, 2023

The prospect of ministers serving multiple terms being included in Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s cabinet this time seems low. Sources suggest that there are indications from Prime Minister Narendra Modi that similar instructions will be conveyed to Chief Ministers in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, all of whom are...

PM Modi’s evolution from CM to guardian at Rajasthan oath

December 16, 2023

A decade has brought about significant changes. Yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony at Albert Hall bore witness to this transformation. While the public and party workers displayed evident enthusiasm and excitement, on stage, a sense of discipline prevailed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi adhered to the schedule, participating in the swearing-in ceremony. As...

Bureaucratic panic ahead of Rajasthan CM oath ceremony

December 15, 2023

Visible panic has set in among bureaucrats and officers in Rajasthan since Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Bhajan Lal Sharma as the chief minister. Some are eager to safeguard their prized postings, while others seek prominent positions, with many camping in Delhi, lobbying with their political patrons. PM Modi had...

BJP surprises with fresh face appointed as Rajasthan CM

December 13, 2023

In a surprising move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Bhajan Lal Sharma as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, signalling a shift in the state’s political landscape. The appointment reflects a new era for the BJP, emphasizing opportunities for every party worker to reach top positions. This development marks the...

Rajasthan CM race still on as observers ignite speculations

December 12, 2023

The recent appointment of Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister in Madhya Pradesh has sparked heightened speculation and anticipation among the prominent figures under discussion for a similar role in Rajasthan. This strategic move by the BJP has set the stage for a potential surprise candidate to emerge in Rajasthan....

Suspense continues over Rajasthan’s next CM

December 12, 2023

The recent appointment of Mohan Yadav as the Chief Minister in Madhya Pradesh has sparked heightened speculation and anticipation among the prominent figures under discussion for a similar role in Rajasthan. This strategic move by the BJP has set the stage for a potential surprise candidate to emerge in Rajasthan....