The BJP has faced its second consecutive Assembly election defeat in Jharkhand, with this year's outcome proving even worse than in 2019. The party managed to secure only 21 seats, compared to the 25 seats it won in the 2019 elections out of the 81 Assembly constituencies in the state. The results present a mix of challenges and opportunities, signalling the need for the party's high command to step in and undertake a comprehensive overhaul of the state unit. Additionally, the BJP must focus on identifying and grooming new tribal leaders, as the existing leadership has lost its footing in Jharkhand.
The party's poor performance in the elections is due to a combination of campaign mismanagement and internal rifts within the state unit.
These factors significantly undermined the BJP's ability to present a united and cohesive front to the electorate. A senior Jharkhand BJP leader, speaking to The Sunday Guardian, on the condition of anonymity, emphasised the urgent need for the party to identify and groom new, popular tribal leaders to regain momentum in the state.
The leader acknowledged that the party has lost its footing among tribal voters due to the ineffectiveness of its older leadership. He noted that the once-reliable tribal leaders have lost their connection with the grassroots, resulting in dwindling trust from tribal voters. This disconnect has been a key factor in the BJP's struggles, as evidenced by its poor performance in tribal-reserved constituencies during the recent elections.
This story is from the December 01, 2024 edition of The Sunday Guardian.
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