BJP Membership Drive 2024: A New Chapter Begins on 2nd September
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recognized as one of the world's largest political parties, is set to launch its much-anticipated membership drive on 2nd September 2024. This initiative aims to galvanize party workers at the grassroots level, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with the masses. The campaign seeks to motivate individuals to become members of the BJP, the largest political organization globally.
Rajat Kumar
Sep 1, 2024 02:26
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), recognized as one of the world's largest political parties, is set to launch its much-anticipated membership drive on 2nd September 2024. This initiative aims to galvanize party workers at the grassroots level, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to connect directly with the masses. The campaign seeks to motivate individuals to become members of the BJP, the largest political organization globally.
Senior BJP leaders hold high expectations from this membership drive, viewing it as a strategic moment to engage and recruit the youth into the party's ranks. The BJP has established a precedent that leaders who have crossed the age of 75 are generally not considered for party tickets to contest in parliamentary or assembly elections. However, there are rare exceptions based on a candidate's popularity and winnability.
This drive comes at a crucial time as the BJP prepares to elect a new National President. With JP Nadda now serving in the Rajya Sabha and having been appointed to the Union Cabinet, the party is poised for a leadership transition.
Reflecting on past electoral performances, the BJP has seen significant success, particularly in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. However, the party's tally in the 2023 parliamentary elections dropped to 240 seats, a stark contrast to their expectations of surpassing 400 seats in 2024. This outcome suggests a shift in voter preference, with Indian voters seemingly leaning towards coalition governments rather than single-party dominance.
As the BJP embarks on its membership drive and prepares for upcoming assembly elections, the question remains: Will Indian voters continue to favour coalition governments at the state level, or will they shift back to supporting single-party rule? While the future is uncertain, one thing is clear—the Indian electorate is astute and exercises its franchise with strategic intent, often delivering unexpected outcomes.
Authored by:
Rajat Kumar Mohindru
Journalist,
Jalandhar City.
