The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has yet to announce the name of its new National President, and the matter is taking longer than expected. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has clarified that they will offer their opinion when asked, but for now, they are not involved in the selection process of the new BJP President. After this statement, it is speculated that the BJP may finalize the new president’s name during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nagpur at the end of March. Modi is scheduled to visit Nagpur on March 30, where he is expected to meet RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

 

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Several names have been discussed for the post of National President. One prominent name that emerged earlier was that of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. She is seen as a strong contender due to her leadership as the finance minister, a position she has held for years. Sitharaman has also made history by presenting the Union Budget for eight consecutive years. Being from the South, she could potentially unite the northern and southern regions of India. If she becomes the president, she would make history as the first woman to hold the position in BJP. As a member of the BJP, her profile aligns well with the current political climate.

 

However, there is now growing speculation that Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav is leading the race for the post. If Yadav were to become president, it would send a strong message to crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which are important for the BJP. Both Yadav and Sitharaman are considered capable leaders who suit the party’s current needs.

 

In addition to these two, other BJP leaders are also in the mix, including Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Prahlad Joshi, G Kishan Reddy, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Despite these speculations, it is widely believed that the final decision will be made with the consent of Prime Minister Modi and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat.

 

Prime Minister Modi is set to meet Bhagwat after a long gap, and it is anticipated that their meeting will play a key role in finalizing the new BJP president. The BJP’s poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections has given the RSS more influence, especially in states like Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi, where the RSS has been active in ensuring the party’s success. The growing role of the RSS in the BJP’s decision-making process makes it likely that they will have a significant say in selecting the new president.

 

Even though RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosbol had previously stated that the party was not involved in the president selection process, it is clear that the RSS will still play an important role in the final decision.

 

The BJP has a deadline for electing its new National President. The election process must be completed before the party’s National Council meeting on April 18, where the new president will be formally appointed. This delay in finalizing the president’s name has also been accompanied by delays in electing state-level party presidents. In crucial states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, the new state presidents have yet to be announced, and the party has not disclosed the number of states where elections have been completed. However, it is believed that in more than half of the states, new presidents have already been elected.

 

The delay in completing the organizational elections has caused some trouble for the BJP. JP Nadda’s tenure as National President was extended by a year due to the general elections and subsequent assembly elections. Nadda, who currently serves as the Union Health Minister, had his term extended last year, although the party was supposed to hold elections for a new president earlier in 2024. This process has been postponed multiple times, primarily due to the delays in state elections.

 

Now, with the National Council meeting on April 18 looming, the BJP will likely announce the election schedule for the new National President soon. The announcement of the new president is expected to be a significant event for the party, as it sets the tone for the upcoming years, especially in terms of electoral strategies and leadership dynamics. The BJP’s leadership transition could also impact its performance in upcoming state elections and the 2024 general elections, making the decision all the more critical for the party’s future.

 

In conclusion, while the BJP has not yet made a definitive announcement about its new National President, the final decision is expected to come soon. With multiple candidates in the mix, the party, in consultation with the RSS, is likely to finalize a leader who can address the current political challenges and lead the party into the next phase of elections.