While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has already released candidate lists for Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in the lead-up to the 2023 elections, it has chosen a more meticulous approach for Rajasthan. The party, determined to regain power from the Congress, has refrained from announcing any candidate lists for the desert state. This cautious approach underscores the party’s commitment to selecting the right candidates strategically, considering the significance of ticket distribution in shaping the electoral outcome.
BJP’s Cautious Candidate Selection for Rajasthan Election 2023
Recognizing the pivotal role of candidate selection, the BJP has developed a method that involves ignoring recommendations and instead opting for candidates based on merit. The party firmly believes that any misstep in ticket distribution could undermine all other election strategies.
Reports suggest that the BJP has already prepared an initial list of approximately 48 candidates for Rajasthan, although these names will undergo internal discussions before official announcements are made.
How BJP Plans to Strategize its Rajasthan Candidate Selection
In Rajasthan, the BJP’s primary focus is on constituencies it has consistently lost over the last three elections. The party, after its Parivartan Yatras, plans to conduct opinion polls for selecting candidates. Key leaders may be assigned to different divisions for conducting these polls. The BJP remains confident that the Parivartan Yatras have effectively set the stage for the upcoming election.
However, the BJP is wary of rushing candidate announcements. With the elections still approximately two months away, the party aims to maintain the momentum generated by the yatras. Consequently, it plans to avoid premature candidate declarations.
