As part of its ongoing organisational revamp, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed senior leaders to oversee state president elections in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, a crucial step ahead of selecting a new national party president. The appointments were announced on June 27, signaling the party’s intent to expedite internal polls across key states.
🗳️ Who’s in Charge?
- Maharashtra: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
- Uttarakhand: Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra
- West Bengal: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad
These leaders will serve as state election officers, supervising the election of state presidents and national council members in their respective states.
🧭 Road to National President Election
- The BJP constitution mandates that at least 19 of its 37 organisational states must complete state-level elections before the national president can be elected
- So far, 14 states have completed the process
- The current national president, JP Nadda, whose term began in January 2020, continues in office following an extension due to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
🔄 What’s Next?
- The party is expected to announce state presidents for over six states in the coming weeks, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Gujarat
- Sources suggest the new national president could be named by mid-July, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning July 21
📌 Why It Matters
- Marks a critical phase in BJP’s internal restructuring post-general elections
- Sets the stage for strategic leadership changes ahead of key state polls
- Reflects the party’s focus on grassroots consolidation and organisational discipline
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