Sangh Parivar’s Strategic Move: Top Leaders Set to Finalize Candidate Panels in Jammu for Upcoming Assembly Polls.
Sangh Parivar Leaders set to Arrive in Jammu on August 22 to Seal BJP’s Candidate Panels.
||Black and White Digital News||
||August ||20 ,2024 ||
Jammu : In a strategic move that underscores the significance of the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, top leaders of the Sangh Parivar are slated to visit Jammu on August 22. The visit is poised to be a decisive moment in the selection process of candidates, as the BJP gears up to put forward its strongest contenders for the highly anticipated polls.
According to highly placed sources, the national general secretary (organization) of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with the senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Arun Kumar, will arrive in Jammu on Thursday. The purpose of their visit is clear: to finalize the panels of potential candidates who will be placed before the party’s Parliamentary Board for approval.
During their stay in Jammu, the Sangh Parivar leaders will engage in intensive discussions aimed at shortlisting the names of probable candidates. These names have been meticulously incorporated into lists of contenders who have shown promise in the lead-up to the Assembly elections. The ultimate goal is to create a panel of three candidates per Assembly segment, with each panel reflecting a careful evaluation of factors that could determine electoral success.
Reports indicate that the BJP has already made significant progress in finalizing panels of potential candidates for all constituencies. In districts such as Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, and Rajouri, an average of three to four candidates are vying for each Assembly seat, making the task of candidate selection particularly challenging. The leadership’s focus is on ensuring that the selected candidates have the best chance of securing a win in their respective constituencies.
The selection process is not without its complexities. On Sunday, J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina hinted at a possible strategic move, suggesting that the party might leave eight to ten Assembly seats for independents or like-minded individuals. This decision is expected to be part of a broader strategy aimed at maximizing the party’s chances across the region by forming alliances and accommodating strong independent candidates.
The process of finalizing the candidate panels is being closely monitored, with reports suggesting that feedback from two private agencies hired by the BJP will also play a crucial role in the final selection. These agencies have been tasked with conducting in-depth assessments of the candidates, evaluating their potential to resonate with voters and their likelihood of securing victory.
Once the panels are finalized, they will be forwarded to the BJP high command for further scrutiny. The party’s Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body, will then deliberate on the proposed names, with the final list of candidates expected to be released in phases. This phased release will ensure that the party maintains flexibility in its electoral strategy, allowing for adjustments based on the evolving political landscape.
As the clock ticks down to the Assembly elections, the visit of the Sangh Parivar leaders to Jammu signals the BJP’s commitment to leaving no stone unturned in its quest for electoral success. With the stakes higher than ever, the party is pulling out all the stops to ensure that its candidate selection process is robust, strategic, and ultimately, successful.
The political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness significant developments in the coming days, as the BJP positions itself for what promises to be a fiercely contested election. All eyes will be on the Sangh Parivar leaders as they make their critical decisions, shaping the future of the party and the region.
