Delhi Confidential: BJP’s UP chaupal push; Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan’s quiet role in Vande Mataram event

Delhi Confidential delves into the latest power moves within the BJP. Nitin Nabin, the BJP President, has called upon senior leaders and members of parliament to participate in Janata Chaupals, or pocket meetings, ahead of the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. These meetings aim to enroll more beneficiaries for government welfare schemes by engaging with community members on a personal level.

The strategy proved effective in West Bengal, where these meetings bolstered the BJP's social media campaign during the Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, the quiet yet crucial role played by Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan during the 150th anniversary celebrations of the National Song, Vande Mataram, has garnered attention in a new book. Titled "Vande Mataram ke 150 Adhyay," the book was authored by bureaucrat duo Akhilesh Jha and Rashmita Jha and recently released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

The book traces the historical and cultural significance of Vande Mataram over the past 150 years. Notably, Somanathan is praised in the book as "Kachchhapprishth," an epithet that describes him as an unsung hero who quietly facilitates progress without seeking recognition.