BJP Sets Up 2 Panels For Rajasthan Polls, Leaves Out State Chief, Vasundhara Raje
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Three other key leaders have also not been included.
In a big announcement notable more for its omissions than inclusions, the Rajasthan BJP has set up two committees ahead of the crucial assembly elections in the state. The list of names for the sankalp (manifesto) committee and the election management committee not only leaves out former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, but also the state BJP president CP Joshi and Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore.
The two other key leaders who are not on the committee are Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and former state BJP president Satish Poonia. Earlier this month, party sources had hinted at these five stalwarts collectively leading the campaign for the state elections, which are expected to be held in less than three months.
The party announced that the state election management committee will have 21 members and will be headed by former MP Narayan Lal Panchariya. The panel tasked with preparing the election manifesto will be headed by Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and have 25 members.
