Following the formation of the new government in Maharashtra on Thursday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command is now poised to implement key decisions in Rajasthan. State President Madan Rathore is expected to form a new team, with new district and division presidents likely to be appointed by the end of the month during the organisational elections. Additionally, significant changes could take place within the state government. With Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma’s one-year tenure approaching, a cabinet reshuffle is anticipated soon. Sources suggest that Sharma may soon travel to Delhi for discussions, as the high command is reportedly dissatisfied with the performance of some ministers. Furthermore, there are rumours of potential surprising appointments at the top levels of the bureaucracy, amidst growing reports of tensions within the administrative ranks in Delhi.
Since the formation of the Bhajan Lal government, there has been ongoing discussion about the influence of bureaucracy. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed that the bureaucracy is effectively running the government. Many believe that this dominance played a significant role in the disappointing results of the Lok Sabha elections, leading to frustration among workers and leaders. However, there has been some improvement recently, with ministers and MLAs starting to be heard. Despite this, reports of tensions within the bureaucracy are still affecting the government’s operations.
Sharma is working hard to ensure that these internal issues don’t disrupt the functioning of the government.
He has managed to bring the situation under control by directly communicating with ministers and MLAs. However, there is still a concern that ministers are not working at the desired pace. The high command is receiving detailed reports on this matter. Sharma, known to be a trusted ally of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, receives these reports directly, allowing him to stay well-informed.
The first year of Sharma’s tenure is considered to have been satisfactory, especially given that his opponents did not offer the level of cooperation he had hoped for. The upcoming cabinet reshuffle is expected to strengthen his position, as it will be carried out based on his recommendations. Additionally, the central high command may bring in new faces in the bureaucracy to create a fresh perception of the Rajasthan government among the public.
Currently, the central leadership and state government are focusing on the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit and the foundation stone laying of ERCP, both scheduled for this month. The Prime Minister is expected to attend both events. As a result, the government’s attention is primarily on these two programs. However, after December 17, significant decisions are expected to be made in the state.
