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Here's How BJP Managed Dissent In Three States—For Now

Swarajya Staff

Feb 20, 2025, 12:41 PM | Updated 12:42 PM IST


A mix of strategies.

L to R: Eknath Shinde, Anil Vij, Kirodi Lal Meena
L to R: Eknath Shinde, Anil Vij, Kirodi Lal Meena

Dear Reader,

Dissent within the BJP-led government in three states—Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Haryana—came out in the open recently.

Eknath Shinde tried to run a 'parallel government' in Maharashtra, Anil Vij lashed out at his own party in Haryana, and Kirodi Lal Meena is stirring trouble in Rajasthan.

But here’s the catch: BJP isn’t ignoring these dissenting voices this time. Instead, it’s using a suitable mix of strategies to deal with them — including accommodation and disciplinary action.

Read my latest to find out how the BJP is handling dissent—for now.


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