Factional struggles shake BJP in Himachal

The roar of BJP's opposition leader, Jairam Thakur, in Himachal Pradesh is not without reason. It is both a statement and a warning to the party organization.

- DR RACHNA GUPTA ASSOCIATE EDITOR

By reminding people of BJP's contributions in Mandi, he has firmly responded to those questioning the party's dominance. The party's new organisational structure is now fully ready, giving space to leaders of all levels—senior, junior, insiders, and outsiders. While the party claims to follow a “unity formula,” the question remains: who is actually adhering to it?

After the organizational reshuffle, ambitions within the party have grown stronger, and attempts are being made to chart the state's political future. Leaders are carving out separate paths, leading to a competitive struggle within the party at every level. These rivalries are now openly visible in public forums.