RANCHI: Amid damage control measures by the BJP to prevent the migration of its leaders in Jharkhand, the party expelled 30 rebel leaders on Tuesday for going against the party line and filing their nominations against the officially nominated candidates in the Assembly elections.
Acting on the direction of state BJP chief Babulal Marandi, party general secretary and MP Pradeep Verma expelled the rebel leaders from the party for six years.
More than 35 candidates declared by the BJP in Jharkhand are turncoats, leading to disappointment among the cadres. “Their credibility is being doubted within the party, forcing many of them to exit and join JMM or Congress,” said a party leader.
Given the seriousness of the issue, BJP’s general secretary BL Santosh was sent to Ranchi for crisis management. He directed party officials to engage with disgruntled leaders to reconnect with as many members as possible and foster a positive atmosphere. Santosh also emphasized preventing further resignations after the announcement of candidates. Senior leaders such as Shivraj Singh Chouhan also visited the disgruntled leaders.
Looking for Tribal Edge
The ruling INDIA alliance has announced seven guarantees, calling them “one vote, seven guarantees.” It has promised a separate Backward Class welfare ministry for the community. The alliance is focusing on wooing tribals with a Khatian-based domicile policy.
Turncoats in the Fray
More than 35 candidates declared by the BJP in Jharkhand are turncoats, leading to disappointment among the cadres. The BJP sent senior leader BL Santosh to Ranchi for crisis management.
He directed officials to engage with disgruntled leaders to reconnect once again.
