2 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh BJP Gains Clout in Centre, National Team

Madhya Pradesh has received several important positions in the BJP and the central government.

Eight leaders connected with the state are part of the BJP’s new national team.

This is more than the three leaders from the state in the previous team.

Six MPs from Madhya Pradesh are also ministers in the Union cabinet.

The ministers include Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jyotiraditya Scindia.

BJP leaders describe Madhya Pradesh as an important testing ground for the party.

The party says its organisation is especially strong in the state.

More changes could happen when the BJP announces its state officials and Parliament Board members.

Key facts

National team leaders: Eight leaders linked to Madhya Pradesh are in the BJP’s new national team.
Previous representation: Three leaders from the state were in the previous team associated with J. P. Nadda.
Union ministers: Six MPs from Madhya Pradesh are members of Narendra Modi’s Union cabinet.
State-linked ministers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Veerendra Kumar, Savitri Thakur, D. D. Uike and L. Murugan.
National team composition: Seven of the eight leaders belong to Madhya Pradesh; Tarun Chug won a Rajya Sabha election from the state.
Pending announcements: The BJP has yet to announce state in-charges and Parliament Board members.
Existing representation: Former Union minister Satyanarayan Jatia remains a member of the BJP’s Parliament Board.

freepressjournal.in · 2 weeks ago