Patna. After Pankaj Chaudhary becoming the BJP President in Uttar Pradesh, now the discussion about the name of the new state president has started in Bihar BJP. It is believed that amid the discussion about the election of the national president of Bharatiya Janata Party, changes can be made at the organizational level in Bihar BJP. This is also possible because after the formation of the new government in Bihar, state president Dilip Jaiswal has become a minister, hence the news is that Kitty is busy searching for a new state president. It is believed that now that after multiplying all the caste equations, Pankaj Choudhary has been elected president in UP, then in Bihar, a new face will be selected considering caste equation, organizational experience and political stature as the criteria.
Speculations of change in Bihar BJP
Discussion of his name with Brahmin caste
Pankaj Choudhary’s selection in UP is being seen as a signal within the party that there is caste balance in the organisation, regional representation and variation in government-organisation, and the same model could be applicable in Bihar. In such a situation, speculations have started on possible names. The first name in these discussions is that of Nitish Mishra, son of former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra and five-time MLA from Jhanjharpur. After not getting a place in the cabinet this time, it is believed that the party has thought of a bigger role for him in the organization. NDA’s strong hold in Mithila region and the need for a Brahmin face strengthens their name.
This special name is coming from Dalit caste
The name of former minister Janak Ram is also in discussion as a Dalit face. Despite being out of the cabinet, there is speculation about bringing him into the organization because although there is Dalit representation in the NDA government, the BJP’s share seems limited. On the lines of striking a balance in UP, it is considered possible to use a Dalit state president in Bihar. If Nitish has not been able to reach the cabinet, Janak Ram is also in the race.
Name with Jan Sangh background from OBC
Sanjeev Chaurasia’s name is also coming out from OBC category. Sanjeev Chaurasia, who became MLA from Digha for the third consecutive time, has a long association with the Sangh and the party. After not being made a minister, there is talk that he can be used in the organization. Sanjeev Chaurasia’s family has been associated with the Sangh and his father Ganga Prasad has been with the BJP since the Jan Sangh era. There was talk of making Sanjeev a minister but now the direction has changed.
Discussion of ‘Thakur Saheb’ from Bhumihar caste
Still, why are new names being floated?
Although party sources clearly say that the appointment of the president in UP is part of the organizational process, the decision in Bihar will be taken only after the election of the national president. But the coronation of Pankaj Chaudhary has made it clear that organizational change in Bihar BJP is no longer a distant thing. Although party sources say that after the appointment of the state president in UP, the discussion regarding Bihar has intensified, but the real decision will be taken only after the election of the national president.
