Prominent allies on Friday proposed the name of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Narendra Modi as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary party, paving the way for him to become the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term. With Narendra Modi taking oath as Prime Minister for the third time, now there are ongoing speculations about the new president of BJP.
The speech delivered by Acting Prime Minister Modi in the Central Hall today suggests a keen focus on strategizing for the future, particularly in terms of securing victory in the 2029 elections. This responsibility is expected to be shouldered by his party organization, which also needs to make decisions regarding the appointment of a new National President. With the current President, JP Nadda’s tenure set to expire in June, this decision becomes imminent.
Looking at Modi’s stance, it is being strengthened that Amit Shah can once again return to the post of National President. Along with him, many ministers of Modi 2 will also return to the organization. However, the names of former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chauhan, former CM of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar and Devendra Fadnavis are also being discussed for the post of President. There are indications that by Saturday it will be clear who all are being made ministers in Modi 3 government. According to sources, if Shivraj Singh Chouhan is appointed as a minister and Amit Shah is not included in Modi’s new team, there’s a possibility that Chouhan could be assigned the Home Ministry. In such a scenario, Amit Shah might focus on organizational matters. The Prime Minister is reportedly displeased with the party’s failure to secure a majority independently in the recent elections. Reports from states where the party faced defeat indicate shortcomings in the effectiveness of state-level organizations. Booth management issues were particularly prominent in states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Reports from various states have highlighted a lack of enthusiasm among BJP workers during the recent elections. Instances have been cited where voting slips were not distributed to voters, even in the Prime Minister’s parliamentary constituency, indicating a concerning level of indifference. Similar reports of apathy have emerged from states like Rajasthan and Haryana.
As elections are set to continue until 2025, with upcoming polls in states such as Haryana and Maharashtra just four months away, the BJP faces significant challenges. The party’s performance in these states has been lackluster, prompting a renewed focus on revitalizing its presence. With this in mind, there is growing recognition of the need for a leader of Amit Shah’s caliber.
Often regarded as the “Chanakya” of the BJP, Amit Shah’s track record of leading the party to victory both at the state and national levels is well-known. During his tenure as party president in 2019, the BJP secured a remarkable 303 seats in the Lok Sabha. Given the current circumstances, there is speculation that Shah may be called upon to lead the organization once again.
The party is in need of a leader capable of restructuring and reinvigorating its grassroots presence nationwide. As the BJP navigates the challenges ahead, a strong and decisive leadership, reminiscent of Amit Shah’s, is deemed essential for its future success.