BJP’s South India Mission: BJP’s organizational election activities are in the final stages. BJP’s current national president J.P. Nadda’s term is about to end. Now there is a debate on who will be the next BJP president. In this race, the names of three prominent leaders of South India are said to be at the forefront. This decision will be special for the party because after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP is now eyeing strengthening its hold in South India. The party leadership can hand over the post of president to any leader who can face this challenge effectively. It remains to be seen how much the BJP is able to surprise people with this decision. Let’s discuss the three names who are leading the race for the post of BJP’s National President…
These three names are in the race for the post of National President of BJP.
Three names are prominently in the race for the post of BJP President. The first name is G Kishan Reddy. Currently Union Coal Minister Reddy is considered an influential leader in Telangana. He has also been a Telangana BJP president in the past and has been active in the organization’s functions. He comes from the OBC community and his strong hold on the organization makes him a strong candidate in this race. The BJP made its presence in recent elections in Telangana, in which it played a strategic role.
Another big name is that of captive Sanjay Kumar, who is currently Union Minister of State for Home Affairs. The captive Sanjay is an MP from Karmanagar in Telangana and is known to strengthen Hindutva politics in the state. As a regional president, he launched several aggressive movements. Which gave the BJP a new identity in Telangana. His organizational skills and popularity among activists at the grassroots level put him ahead in the race.
The third chief contender is Prahlad Joshi, who is currently the Minister of Union Consumer Affairs. Joshi, a native of Karnataka, belongs to the Brahmin community and is considered a senior leader in the party. After the BJP was out of power in Karnataka, the party is now making a strategy to return to power in the state. Joshi’s experience and his good coordination with the government makes him a strong candidate.
Still challenge for BJP in South India
The BJP has strengthened its position in North and West India, but South India still remains a challenge. The party needs further expansion in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. BJP’s vote share in South Indian states is still behind the Congress and regional parties. In such a situation, the party leadership wants to strengthen its hold in the region by handing over the command to a South Indian leader. This will send a positive message to local voters and increase the possibilities of the party’s expansion.
