Navratri—the festival of good triumphing over evil—now dragged into the theatre of power politics! The BJP’s next national president, they say, may be unveiled in this festive glow. But here’s the hard truth: the lotus is quiet, the corridors are noisy, and the only thing official is the silence from 11 Ashoka Road.
Nadda’s Never-Ending Term
Remember the rule book? Three years, two terms max.
- J.P. Nadda took the throne in January 2020.
- By logic, he should have vacated the chair long ago.
But reality? His term has stretched like India’s monsoons — always expected to end, but always extended.
The BJP claims 14 crore members, but can’t decide who will lead them!
Navratri as Political Stagecraft
The rumour mill insists: BJP loves symbolism, festivals are its stage, Navratri is tailor-made.
- “Good over Evil” makes for perfect sloganeering.
But when we cut through the saffron smoke, there’s no shred of proof:
- No press release
- No official whisper
Just social media astrologers, political analysts, and party loyalists spinning stories to fill the vacuum.
The Names in the Hat
- Bhupendra Yadav: Master strategist, OBC face, BJP’s quiet powerhouse. Bridges the PM and RSS, blends caste arithmetic with organisational skill. A frontrunner who could lead expansion and consolidate strongholds.
- Sunil Bansal: Silent storm-trooper from ABVP trenches, battle-tested in Uttar Pradesh. Builds machines booth by booth, cadre by cadre. Trusted by Nagpur, handling BJP’s eastern expansion.
- Sanjay Joshi: Former pracharak, organisational expert, carries weight of old Modi–Joshi rivalry. A potential lightning rod signaling RSS’s intent to assert control over party’s future.
- Sarbananda Sonowal: Stalwart from the Northeast with a clean image and strong record. Bridges Assam’s aspirations with national politics, reinforcing BJP’s regional inclusivity.
- Sudhanshu Trivedi: Sharp-tongued spokesperson, loyal RSS follower. Represents continuity, intellectual face of Hindutva, and organisational stability.
Others like Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Dharmendra Pradhan? Already faded from the script.
Cabinet to Party Shuffle Before the Crown?
Before the saffron throne gets a new occupant, a major reshuffle in the Central Cabinet could precede it:
- Dharmendra Pradhan: Might be shifted to the party war room
- Piyush Goyal: Potential organisational face
- Sanjay Bandi: Could take on more party responsibility
- Ashwini Vaishnaw: Whispered as future general secretary material
The message is clear: before the BJP crowns its next national president, loyalists may be moved from Raisina Hill to Ashoka Road.
The Real Battle: RSS vs BJP
Let’s not fool ourselves — the fight isn’t about dates or festivals.
- It’s about Delhi vs Nagpur
- Modi vs Mohan Bhagwat
A birthday greeting here, a symbolic nod there — but the tug-of-war over who controls the BJP continues.
That’s the shadow looming over Delhi’s throne while Navratri rumours play the drum.
The Verdict — As of Now
- Navratri prediction: Corridor gossip dressed as prophecy
- Hard fact: Decision is delayed, suspense prolonged, RSS-BJP duel unresolved
The BJP president’s chair is not a throne of rituals. It is a seat of raw power. And right now, that seat is occupied by silence.
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