Rajnath Singh, Manohar Lal Khattar among observers appointed by BJP to pick CMs for 3 states
While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with party general secretaries Saroj Pandey and Vinod Tawde will go to Rajasthan, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, OBC morcha chief K Laxman and National Secretary Asha Lakra have been appointed to oversee the selection in Madhya Pradesh
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The appointment of Rajnath Singh, a senior leader who enjoys warm ties with former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, one of the contenders for the post, indicates that the central leadership is keen to evolve a consensus for the choice of the top post. (PTI)Taking a step towards electing chief ministers for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the BJP on Friday appointed observers to oversee the selection of leaders of its legislative parties.
While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with party general secretaries Saroj Pandey and Vinod Tawde will go to Rajasthan, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, OBC Morcha chief K Laxman and BJP national secretary Asha Lakra will oversee the selection in Madhya Pradesh. Union ministers Arjun Munda, Sarbananda Sonowal and general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam will oversee the proceedings in Chhattisgarh.
Observer – Rajasthan, MP, Chhatisgarh (1) by Rahel Philipose on Scribd
The appointment of Rajnath Singh, a senior leader who enjoys warm ties with former chief minister Vasundhara Raje — one of the contenders for the chief minister post in Rajasthan — indicates that the central leadership is keen to evolve a consensus for the choice.
Party sources pointed out that the selection of observers itself could be an indication that the BJP would keep the caste balance in mind while picking faces to lead its governments.
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