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State’s BJP Stature Rises As 6 Ministers, 8 Leaders Find Place In Centre, National Team

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has become more powerful in the central government and in the party organisation after the announcement of the BJP's national team. Only three leaders from the state found a place in the team of the BJP's former president and present union minister JP Nadda. None of them remained the national vice president or the general secretary in that team. Now, Nitin…

State’s BJP Stature Rises As 6 Ministers, 8 Leaders Find Place In Centre, National Team

Madhya Pradesh has significantly increased its influence in both the central government and the BJP's organizational structure following the unveiling of the national team. Former party president and current Union Minister JP Nadda's team initially contained only three state representatives, with none holding key positions like national vice president or general secretary.

However, Nitin Nabin's team now boasts eight state leaders. Seven of these leaders belong to Madhya Pradesh, with Tarun Chug, the party's office bearer, securing a win in the Rajya Sabha (RS) election from the state. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet includes six MPs from Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Veerendra Kumar, Savitri Thakur, DD Uike, and L Murugan.

This strategic placement has bolstered the state's stature within the government and the party. BJP leaders view Madhya Pradesh as their political laboratory, where the party's organizational framework remains stronger compared to other states. The party has yet to reveal the state in-charge and members of the parliament board. Former central minister Satyanarayan Jatia from Madhya Pradesh remains a member of the parliamentary board.

The announcement of the new national team may also lead to changes in the state's representation within the parliamentary board.

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