A July Reset for BJP, With New National Chief, Cabinet and Organisational Changes

With the appointment of a new BJP national president by 15 July or even before, the party is likely to see a major reshuffle in its central organization with Assembly elections in Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam on the horizon.

- ABHINANDAN MISHRA

At the party level, according to insiders, the changes are likely to be significant rather than cosmetic. Of the six national general secretaries, at least two are likely to be replaced, and several among the 11 national secretaries may also be moved out or reassigned. This is being done to address stagnation within the system, create space for new faces, and course-correct ahead of high-stakes polls.

Among those who are likely to be impacted by this are leaders who were in running for state president in their respective states and also whose names were being highlighted in the media as a possible replacement for the incumbent national president Jagat Prakash Nadda.

Simultaneously, a Union Cabinet reshuffle is also on the table, based on internal assessments of ministerial performance. Over the last several months, the core of governance has largely rested with Prime Minister Modi, the PMO, and a handful of key ministries. Several others have fallen short—especially in terms of work execution. Their positions, sources said, have been reviewed, and found wanting.

While a few of the dropped ministers would be moved to organizational roles, a few—particularly from Bihar—may be asked to contest the upcoming Assembly elections, as was done in Madhya Pradesh.