BJP Readies Rajya Sabha MPs for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by preparing to field a significant number of their Rajya Sabha MPs, including high-profile ministers.
Jamie Bailey
- 2023-12-27
- Updated 11:39 AM ET
(NewsNibs) - Prominent Leaders to Contest
High-profile names being considered for the shift include key members of the government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, among others. These leaders are seen as valuable assets to the party's campaign, likely to resonate well with the electorate across various constituencies. Additionally, the party has charted potential candidatures for diverse seats across the country, singling out strategic strongholds and regions where the party seeks to bolster its influence.
Potential Candidate Constituencies
The list for potential candidates from BJP outlines strategic constituencies for each of the probable Rajya Sabha MPs. Noteworthy entries include Dharmendra Pradhan from Sambalpur in Odisha, Piyush Goyal from Mumbai South, and Nirmala Sitharaman from Chennai. Others mentioned are candidates with strong local or regional footholds, like Jyotiraditya Scindia, who may contest from Guna or Gwalior, and V Muraleedharan from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. These are tactical decisions, reflecting the party's analysis of regions where these leaders can sway the public opinion most effectively. The full list showcases the BJP’s robust plans for securing a strong foothold in varied electoral demographics.
Wrapping Up Pre-Election Strategies
While the BJP fine-tunes its roster of candidates, other developments include Pravin Togadia and several dignitaries not being invited to the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav. Additionally, amidst the political strategizing, there has been advice disseminated regarding the new coronavirus variant JN.1, emphasizing the importance of strengthening immunity. As the BJP aligns its pieces on the political chessboard, public health advisories continue to be crucial amid persisting global health concerns.