Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Khattar's Response to Top BJP Roles: 'I Take What I'm Given'
ML Khattar, a member of the BJP, was asked if he'd rather be Vice President or the head of the BJP.
He said he'd take on any job given to him, recalling his early days as a worker.
The current Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, recently stepped down, possibly due to disagreements with the BJP.
Dhankhar accepted an opposition's plan related to an impeachment, which the government didn't agree with.
Now, the BJP needs a new leader as the current one joined the government.
ML Khattar responded diplomatically when asked about becoming Vice President or BJP chief.
Khattar recounted his past experience as a RSS pracharak, emphasizing his willingness to accept any responsibility.
The current Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, reportedly due to disagreements with the BJP.
Dhankhar's resignation followed his acceptance of an opposition motion regarding the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma.
The BJP is seeking a new party president after Jagat Prakash Nadda's induction into the government.
- Who
- ML Khattar, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Jagat Prakash Nadda, and various BJP members.
- What
- ML Khattar's response to questions about becoming Vice President or BJP chief and related political developments.
- When
- The interview occurred Thursday evening; current events regarding leadership changes.
- Where
- At a real estate summit organised by NDTV; references to Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
- Why
- To gauge ML Khattar's interest in high-level positions and to understand the implications of recent leadership changes within the BJP.
Government's Perspective
Opposition's Perspective
Dhankhar's actions
Government's Perspective
Dhankhar's actions went against the government's strategy.
Opposition's Perspective
Dhankhar's perspective on the matter.
- ML Khattar's Current Role
- Housing and Urban Affairs Minister
- Jagdeep Dhankhar's Previous Role
- Vice President
- Jagat Prakash Nadda's Previous Role
- BJP President
- Nadda's Current Role
- Union Health Minister
- Dhankhar's reason for resigning
- Ill health/political strategy.