BJP’s central leadership shows concern over infighting within the Bengal BJP unit. With BJP gaining 18 seats in the last Lok Sabha poll, the stakes are high. Following the recent reorganization, Bengal Vice President Dilip Ghosh was removed from his post, leading to unrest. Amit Shah has called Ghosh for a private meeting in Delhi to address the situation, excluding other Bengal leaders.
Nitish Kumar’s unexpected tribute sparks speculation
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s unforeseen presence at former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee’s memorial in Rajghat stirred conversations. With BJP top brass and PM Modi present, many speculate Kumar’s political intentions, especially after meeting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and bypassing other Indian leaders. With the upcoming meeting in Mumbai and BJP’s past success in Maharashtra and Bihar, the focus is on BJP’s strategy to weaken opposition alliances.
PM’s anti-corruption pledge alarms opposition
PM Modi’s Independence Day announcement showcased zero tolerance for corruption. Following this, the Enforcement Directorate summoned Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren over a coal mining case and sought to reverse Robert Vadhera’s DLF scam acquittal. Opposition leaders sense a major anti-corruption drive aiming to sow doubt regarding the INDIA alliance.