India TV’s popular program “Coffee on Kurukshetra” on Thursday discussed in detail the new organizational team of Uttar Pradesh BJP and preparations for the upcoming assembly elections. Senior journalists Alok Mehta and Rajkumar Singh were present as guests in the program along with the show’s anchor Pinaz Tyagi and India TV’s political editor Devendra Parashar.
Special focus on social balance
During the discussion, it was told that an effort has been made to give representation to different social classes in the new team of UP BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary. Non-Yadav OBC community has got the maximum place in the organization, while Brahmin community, women and non-Jatav Dalit class have also been given prominence. Experts believe that this step has been taken keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elections.
Attempt to ‘course correction’ after Lok Sabha elections
Analysts present at the program said that after the setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP is trying to strengthen its strategy at the social and political level. The formation of the new team is being considered an important step in that direction. It was also said in the discussion that through changes in the organization, the party has tried to convey a positive message to those sections where it had to face some challenges earlier.
Emphasis on giving responsibility to the new generation
Analysts also discussed that BJP is continuously working on the strategy of promoting new generation leaders. Many new faces have been given responsibilities in the new list, while many old officials have been kept out. This is being seen as a change of leadership within the organization and preparation for the future.
Questions raised on familyism also
In the program, nepotism was also discussed regarding some names included in the new list of the organization. Experts said that the opposition may get an opportunity to corner BJP on this issue. However, it was also argued that many of the leaders who have found a place in the organization have played an active role in the party and the organization for a long time.
Role of leadership is more important than organization in elections
During the discussion, the opinion also emerged that organizational changes are definitely important, but the biggest role in the upcoming elections will be played by the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to experts, the influence of the top leadership will be decisive in creating the election environment and influencing the voters, while the organization will work to strengthen the party at the booth level.
Signs of challenging contest for the opposition
It was also said in the program that BJP has started the election preparations in time, while the opposition parties are still busy finalizing their strategy at the organizational level. In such a situation, the politics of Uttar Pradesh is likely to become more interesting in the coming months, where both social equations and leadership will play important roles.
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(Disclaimer: This article is based on the discussion at the event and the views expressed during the program are the personal views of the guests.)
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