The meeting was conducted to formulate the party's strategies for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections next year. In 2019, the Trinamool Congress won 22 seats but faced stiff competition from the BJP, which won 18 seats.
According to BJP sources, an election management committee for Bengal is likely to be formed soon, comprising both old guards and new entrants, including central observers.
Hazra's removal comes after he was critical of the party's functioning in the state for some time. The decision is being seen as a message to dissidents within the party to stick to organisational discipline ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda arrived in Kolkata on December 26. They received a warm welcome from party workers. Amit Shah and JP Nadda will conduct a meeting with BJP leaders in Kolkata on December 26. Notably, they are on a two-day visit in the city.
Amit Shah and JP Nadda will arrive in West Bengal tonight and hold a series of key organisational meetings with the BJP leaders. This visit is crucial keeping in view the 2024 fight in which the Opposition parties in the state, and at the national level, have come together to take on the BJP.
BJP office bearers meet: BJP president JP Nadda chaired the meeting in which the party's various 'morcha' (wings) and state units shared details of their ongoing organisational exercises and would be given directions by senior leaders with an eye on the polls.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who earlier said he would not go to Delhi to demand something for himself, may get a big role in the party or Modi Cabinet keeping in mind the next Lok Sabha election 2024.
The BJP high command criticised its state leadership for not raising the issue during the session and for not holding the Congress government accountable for the failure in law and order system and protection of women.
Rajasthan CM Swearing-in ceremony: Governor Kalraj Mishra administered the oath to Bhajan Lal Sharma, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah among various other senior leaders.
Vishnu Deo expressed a commitment to fulfilling all guarantees and poll promises of PM Modi over the next five years. The BJP govt aims to address key issues, leveraging momentum gained from the swearing-in ceremony and aligning its policies with the party's manifesto for betterment of Chhattisgarh.
Election for 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan was held on November 25 and result was declared on December 3. Election on Karanpur seat of Sriganganagar could not be held due to death of Congress candidate. The BJP got 115 seats while the Congress secured 69 seats.
Aaj Ki Baat: Vasundhara Raje, son Dushyant Singh meet JP Nadda in Delhi
Rajasthan CM name race: Vasundhara Raje, a two-time chief minister, is among the frontrunners for the post of chief minister. In the Assembly election results 2023 declared on Sunday (December 3), the BJP got 115 seats while the Congress secured 69 seats.
If the BJP decides on a woman's face, Renuka Singh is another strong contender for the Chief Ministerial post.
The BJP won Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in the recently-concluded Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed the win to the BJP workers and urged the leaders not to call it his personal victory.
The timing of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje's Delhi visit is crucial as the BJP is still brainstorming over the name of the next CM in the state. Raje is one of the front-runners for the CM post in the party.
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In a direct challenge to the government, Nadda questioned whether BRS MLAs had indeed taken a 30 per cent commission in the 'Dalit Bandhu' scheme, referencing purported statements made by Rao himself. Urging voters to bring in a BJP government on November 30, Nadda emphasised the need for a change.
The 200-member Rajasthan Assembly is scheduled for elections on November 25, and the counting of votes will be on December 3.
Home Minister Amit Shah said that people have two options -- Congress which is involved in dynastic politics for their sons and daughters, vested-interests and corruption, and the BJP which ensures the country's security and enhances its prosperity and prestige.
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